Sunday, October 30, 2005
The Nurse
Howlin' Pelle Almqvist insists the band cannot perform properly without their trademark smart suits. Almqvist insists that his band will never play in anything but their favoured retro-fit suits, since seeing Norwegian band Turbonegro perform badly in casual clothes. He said, "I think it would affect the way we played. We played a show with Turbonegro during the summer and all their luggage had been lost at the airport. They played in their normal clothes and I believe the power of their performance was greatly diminished." In a way, he is right. For their type of music, special outfits need to be worn. Don't think it's a diabolic scheme. Just pure 'veni, vidi, vicious' fun punk avec Kaboom!
Another good Arctic Monkeys concert review:
"They follow it with the lead track from their debut single, the razor-sharp "Fake Tales Of San Francisco", an arch tirade against Strokes-inspired rock 'n' roll wannabes. The crowd bellows to both at a volume that wouldn't shame Anfield." Rotherham, yes?
"Alex Turner = a young Jake Gyllenhaal? They are plotting a course somewhere between The Jam, The Libertines and Blur. Spiky guitar parts are mixed with a funky, dance element and songs never sounding the same for longer than 30 seconds." Jake O.C.? Nah.
The End Has No End spoof video! Very creative work. Pity about the box though.
The White Stripes - Walking With A Ghost song is really suited for Jack's voice. I've heard this song before, probably from the NPR site; and the original version is from a band called Tegan and Sara.
Girls Aloud latest single 'Biology' looks to be a mixture of different types of sounds all moulded into one incredible package. The video could be better though. They've surely grown up since being in the underground.
Hilary Duff admires actress Natalie Portman for doing what few celebrities succeed at - keeping her personal life out of the spotlight. The singer, who hit the headlines when she began dating Good Charlotte rocker Joel Madden(huh?? G.C.?? BAD choice) when she was just 16, hopes to follow in Portman's footsteps and focus on her career, without the complications that fame and fortune can bring. Duff said : "I hate the way everything you do ends up in the gossip columns. Natalie's unusual because she manages to keep her private life to herself. She's so talented and for her it's just about the work." Laugh it off let it go and..when you wake up it will seem..
so-oh yesterday, so-oh yesterday..
Samantha Mumba had everyone fooled at a Presidential reception when she turned up disguised as a nun. The singer posed as the nun at a party hosted by President Mary McAleese at Aras An Uachtarain for more than 150 Irish entertainers. The stunt was part of a television show Mumba is filming. TV presenter Hector O'hEochagain was among the celebrities fooled by her disguise at the star-studded party, which was also attended by Snow Patrol's lead singer Gary Lightbody and comedian Jason Byrne. A spokeswoman for the President confirmed that Mrs McAleese knew about the prank. Nice work there. Hmmm...television show? When?? I want a car, I want a car..
Kate Moss is ready to quit Britain for America - and a fresh start after her drug problems. The supermodel, who left rehab in Arizona this week, has drawn up plans for a permanent move. She has consulted experts about the tax implications - and looked at apartments in New York. A source revealed: "Kate has been badly shaken by events of the last couple of months. She will miss her family but she thinks it might be better to live away from Britain for a while." Kate is staying with friends in America after 30 days in drug therapy. She has a number of modelling assignments lined up in Los Angeles, New York and Paris over the next six weeks. Her family also understood to be keen to keep her away from Pete Doherty. The insider added: "The best way for her to avoid temptation is simply not to see him any more." The model will keep on her homes in North London and Gloucestershire. Her daughter Lila, three, is expected to move to America with her. Kate will return to the UK for Christmas. Too bad, Pete. At least he can spend more time with his 'gang of gin', for now.
Some cool Oasis videos in Frankfurt on 27th Oct 2005
Heart In A Cage video from Brasil. The guitar riffs sound like it's from the Nintendo Castlevania games of the 80s! Love it.
Has Liam ended his decade-long feud with Robbie?? Apparently, Liam admitted he likes this new single 'Tripping'. These two ex-buddies have famously criticised each other in the press since the mid 90s, but the rock n roll star has now had a change of heart when it comes to Williams' new song. He told MTV, "I think it's fookin amazing, actually. Really entertaining. I think it's the best one he's ever fookin done. It's top, man. Top tune." Any chance for a casual 'cigarettes & alcohol' catch up session soon?
Big brother Noel G has no intention of living a detached superstar existence like Elton John or George Michael *goosebumps*, despite his enduring fame. He is determined to live a normal life in London and refuses to allow starstruck fans to alter the way he conducts himself everyday. He said: "It's a bit weird going to the supermarket (sometimes) you kind of freak people out when you've got four bags of shopping. But you've got to have a real life because if you don't, you end up like Elton John or George Michael. Can you imagine George Michael buying toothpaste and a toothbrush and a newspaper or some lemons? Ordinary people are determined to make you feel bad, though. You'll be in the queue at the supermarket with a pint of milk, some bread and a newspaper and someone will say: 'What you doing here?'"
"I turn around and say: 'Fook off, I'm doing my fookin shopping like you are.'" Although he is born on a different cloud, it doesn't mean he can't pick up shopping mall items with his mucky fingers, eh?
50 Cent wants to buy Interscope Records because he claims he generates most of the labels income. The rapper has branched out into a range of business interests since achieving musical success, and he now dreams of owning the company which distributes his work. He said, "I'd really like to be able to afford Interscope Records. I'm making 70 per cent of the black music at Interscope, and I'm growing. If I keep the pace I'm at now for the next three years, eventually I'll own it. Once you make the right offer, everything is for sale." Sooo, Fiddy has been 'patiently waiting' for the right moment to arrive it seems. Time to forget about Dre?
Finnish people are sure to be up in arms over this controversial new copyright legislation based on European Union's Copyright Direction (EUCD).
"Previously, copying for own personal use (whether you owned the CD/DVD/book/whatever) was perfectly legal and the authors were compensated by blank media levy. Now, the blank media levy will remain in place, but at least the following things will change: ...."
"So, basically - buy a portable MP3 player and a copy-protected CD. And you can't copy the music from the CD to your MP3 player legally any more, as you'd break law if you circumvent the copy protection mechanism found on CD." (!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!) Pure bollocks.
Very interesting articles on Metro Asian Men from TIME magazine : 1 2
Nothing wrong with men taking care of their looks of course...
Another good Arctic Monkeys concert review:
"They follow it with the lead track from their debut single, the razor-sharp "Fake Tales Of San Francisco", an arch tirade against Strokes-inspired rock 'n' roll wannabes. The crowd bellows to both at a volume that wouldn't shame Anfield." Rotherham, yes?
"Alex Turner = a young Jake Gyllenhaal? They are plotting a course somewhere between The Jam, The Libertines and Blur. Spiky guitar parts are mixed with a funky, dance element and songs never sounding the same for longer than 30 seconds." Jake O.C.? Nah.
The End Has No End spoof video! Very creative work. Pity about the box though.
The White Stripes - Walking With A Ghost song is really suited for Jack's voice. I've heard this song before, probably from the NPR site; and the original version is from a band called Tegan and Sara.
Girls Aloud latest single 'Biology' looks to be a mixture of different types of sounds all moulded into one incredible package. The video could be better though. They've surely grown up since being in the underground.
Hilary Duff admires actress Natalie Portman for doing what few celebrities succeed at - keeping her personal life out of the spotlight. The singer, who hit the headlines when she began dating Good Charlotte rocker Joel Madden(huh?? G.C.?? BAD choice) when she was just 16, hopes to follow in Portman's footsteps and focus on her career, without the complications that fame and fortune can bring. Duff said : "I hate the way everything you do ends up in the gossip columns. Natalie's unusual because she manages to keep her private life to herself. She's so talented and for her it's just about the work." Laugh it off let it go and..when you wake up it will seem..
so-oh yesterday, so-oh yesterday..
Samantha Mumba had everyone fooled at a Presidential reception when she turned up disguised as a nun. The singer posed as the nun at a party hosted by President Mary McAleese at Aras An Uachtarain for more than 150 Irish entertainers. The stunt was part of a television show Mumba is filming. TV presenter Hector O'hEochagain was among the celebrities fooled by her disguise at the star-studded party, which was also attended by Snow Patrol's lead singer Gary Lightbody and comedian Jason Byrne. A spokeswoman for the President confirmed that Mrs McAleese knew about the prank. Nice work there. Hmmm...television show? When?? I want a car, I want a car..
Kate Moss is ready to quit Britain for America - and a fresh start after her drug problems. The supermodel, who left rehab in Arizona this week, has drawn up plans for a permanent move. She has consulted experts about the tax implications - and looked at apartments in New York. A source revealed: "Kate has been badly shaken by events of the last couple of months. She will miss her family but she thinks it might be better to live away from Britain for a while." Kate is staying with friends in America after 30 days in drug therapy. She has a number of modelling assignments lined up in Los Angeles, New York and Paris over the next six weeks. Her family also understood to be keen to keep her away from Pete Doherty. The insider added: "The best way for her to avoid temptation is simply not to see him any more." The model will keep on her homes in North London and Gloucestershire. Her daughter Lila, three, is expected to move to America with her. Kate will return to the UK for Christmas. Too bad, Pete. At least he can spend more time with his 'gang of gin', for now.
Some cool Oasis videos in Frankfurt on 27th Oct 2005
Heart In A Cage video from Brasil. The guitar riffs sound like it's from the Nintendo Castlevania games of the 80s! Love it.
Has Liam ended his decade-long feud with Robbie?? Apparently, Liam admitted he likes this new single 'Tripping'. These two ex-buddies have famously criticised each other in the press since the mid 90s, but the rock n roll star has now had a change of heart when it comes to Williams' new song. He told MTV, "I think it's fookin amazing, actually. Really entertaining. I think it's the best one he's ever fookin done. It's top, man. Top tune." Any chance for a casual 'cigarettes & alcohol' catch up session soon?
Big brother Noel G has no intention of living a detached superstar existence like Elton John or George Michael *goosebumps*, despite his enduring fame. He is determined to live a normal life in London and refuses to allow starstruck fans to alter the way he conducts himself everyday. He said: "It's a bit weird going to the supermarket (sometimes) you kind of freak people out when you've got four bags of shopping. But you've got to have a real life because if you don't, you end up like Elton John or George Michael. Can you imagine George Michael buying toothpaste and a toothbrush and a newspaper or some lemons? Ordinary people are determined to make you feel bad, though. You'll be in the queue at the supermarket with a pint of milk, some bread and a newspaper and someone will say: 'What you doing here?'"
"I turn around and say: 'Fook off, I'm doing my fookin shopping like you are.'" Although he is born on a different cloud, it doesn't mean he can't pick up shopping mall items with his mucky fingers, eh?
50 Cent wants to buy Interscope Records because he claims he generates most of the labels income. The rapper has branched out into a range of business interests since achieving musical success, and he now dreams of owning the company which distributes his work. He said, "I'd really like to be able to afford Interscope Records. I'm making 70 per cent of the black music at Interscope, and I'm growing. If I keep the pace I'm at now for the next three years, eventually I'll own it. Once you make the right offer, everything is for sale." Sooo, Fiddy has been 'patiently waiting' for the right moment to arrive it seems. Time to forget about Dre?
Finnish people are sure to be up in arms over this controversial new copyright legislation based on European Union's Copyright Direction (EUCD).
"Previously, copying for own personal use (whether you owned the CD/DVD/book/whatever) was perfectly legal and the authors were compensated by blank media levy. Now, the blank media levy will remain in place, but at least the following things will change: ...."
"So, basically - buy a portable MP3 player and a copy-protected CD. And you can't copy the music from the CD to your MP3 player legally any more, as you'd break law if you circumvent the copy protection mechanism found on CD." (!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!) Pure bollocks.
Very interesting articles on Metro Asian Men from TIME magazine : 1 2
Nothing wrong with men taking care of their looks of course...
Friday, October 28, 2005
Hooligans On E
Billboards advertising 50 Cent's new film are set to be removed in L.A. communities, following complaints that they glorify gun violence. County Supervisor Michael Antonovich sent a letter to distributor Paramount Pictures urging that the billboards be removed, starting with one outside an Altadena school, which had recently campaigned to curb gang activity in the neighbourhood. Activists in the southern neighbourhood of Hyde Park staged a rally calling on Paramount regarding the matter. The movie, which opens on Nov 9, follows 50 Cent playing a drug dealer who abandons his criminal lifestyle to pursue a music career. Ok, so now the situation is no more 'outta control'.
Charlotte Church has been hotly-tipped to star in a new TV series as a raunchy devil-worshipper. She is currently in talks to play a vampish teenager in 'Torchwood', a 'Dr Who' spin-off for adults. An insider said, "Charlotte is a big fan of Dr Who and she was thrilled when we approached her with the part. The role is ideally suited to her - she is beautiful but can be very vampish when she wants". Another source claimed : "We couldn't think of anyone better than Charlotte to play a teenage devil worshipper". Hmmm. From the 'voice of an angel' days to being a devilish character on TV. Still 'finding her own way' to becoming the most talked about/controversial Welsh soprano?
Kylie Minogue can't wait to be the "best auntie" she can. Currently being treated for breast cancer, she is overjoyed for her brother Brendan who is to become a father. However, Kylie's joy is said to be "tinged with sadness" after doctors told her she would probably never have children because of the effects chemotherapy treatment has on fertility. A friend said: "Kylie is thrilled for Brendan - but the news was tinged with a little sadness. She is determined not to feel sorry for herself and will concentrate on being the best auntie she can be. She can't wait to hold the baby in May." Kylie could still have a slim chance of conceiving if she fully recovers from the cancer, but may have to undergo fertility treatment. She's got to be certain about this situation if she seriously wants a baby. Good luck.
Is Ace Of Base coming back?? They've been performing at the "Night Of The Proms" in Belgium lately. Has anyone saw the sign?
Take That - Never Forget album is out on 14th Nov! Time to get into the 'cheesy' vintage boyband mode soon..And to Bernard - still harbouring thoughts of forming our own boy band?
Here's Girls Aloud presenting the world with their 'Aloud Barbies'. The dolls will be in major toy stores in time for Christmas. I've posted about this before.
Girls Aloud - Chemistry album! Out on Dec 5th!!
This new Ashlee Simpson B-side track is quite fantastic i must say. Has a nice beat to it.
Robbie Williams has turned to voyeurism (what the..), and enjoys watching his London neighbours take drugs and walk around with no clothes on. He owns a 15th floor penthouse apartment overlooking the British capital's upmarket Chelsea Harbour and likes to spend his time monitoring the personal habits of the wealthy people who live around him. Speaking from his balcony, Williams said, "See that apartment over there? A woman does coke there every night. And see that apartment there? A really fat old ugly bloke walks around naked and never draws his curtains."
"And down there, that's where this black woman - nothing wrong with that - naked - nothing wrong with that - came out dancing on her balcony. She started waving to me. Then she started singing and I thought, 'I'm buggered if I'm waving back now.'"
"I can't believe I left my night vision binoculars in LA." A new passion for Le Robb?
Andrea Corr has just launched the 18th Foyle Film Festival, and will be in Derry for the opening-night screening on November 11 of "The Bridge", in which she is the main star. The movie runs for approximately 17 mins and was filmed at Shepperton Film Studios during Mar 05. The film tells the story of a young woman, Mary, who was recently dismissed from her job as a hospital psychologist, following a patient's suicide. Mary then meets an old man who has given up on his life after the death of his wife. She feels connected to this man and through her own fears and failures, reaches him in time and saves his life. .
Kate Moss has checked out of the rehab center. The supermodel left the Meadows Clinic in Arizona earlier this week after undergoing a month of therapy treatment. Her model agency said she was looking forward to getting back to work. Yup. Good for her!
Back home in London, Pete Doherty has written a musical ode to his favourite British soccer team Queens Park Rangers, and hopes to release it if they ever win the prestigious FA Cup. Doherty was inspired after hearing that composer Michael Nyman has been commissioned to write an official anthem for the club, to be played at the start of all their matches. He said, "Fair play to Michael Nyman for composing the song for Queens Park Rangers to come out on to the pitch but I've already written a song for when they win the FA Cup. He could do the B-side. My song is a ska number. (!!!!) I'm quite disappointed that I wasn't asked to write the QPR anthem. I'm doing my best for them. I've got a picture of the missus (Kate Moss, who else?) in the Rangers shirt inside the sleeve of the new Babyshambles album, Down In Albion. Now that is fantasy football." A Katy QPR jersey pic down in albion? Up the morning to that! There's a better chance of Liam G buying the Babyshambles album than QPR winning the FA Cup btw..
Which brings me to this case about Kelly Osbourne planning to 'breath new life' into her ailing pop career by copying Kylie. Osbourne is convinced she shares many similarities(?????*100000) with the petite Kookachoo star, and hopes her recent shift towards Minogue's favoured electro pop, will win her some fans. She said : "I have learned lots about performance by watching old videos of Kylie." And she intends to rival Minogue's status as the most perfect bottom in pop, with raunchy sex-themed videos. She adds: "Sex really does sell, so I'll be doing loads of that." Future teens will get a warning message from their concerned parents, something along the lines of "I want you to stay off the bad stuff, like X-rated mags, internet pornography, drugs...and..yeah, those CDs by that woman, whats her face...oh yeah,..Kelly Osbourne. Please." Maybe Fear Factor can introduce a new stunt - watch three K.Osbourne electro-pop videos without vomiting.
Babyshambles, The Libertines and Dirty Pretty Things live sessions songs galore!!
Gorillaz - Dirty Harry, the new single from two-dimensional superstars Gorillaz, will be released by Parlophone on 21st Nov. B-sides include new tracks Hongkongaton and Murdoc Is God, plus an exclusive live performance of album track All Alone and the Chopper remix of Dirty Harry. This is a very cool video! Those kids remind me of Rugrats.
Arctic Monkeys' MySpace site!
I like to visit this Emerald Wizard Radio site for lyrics and new indie bands. Those who has updated new lyrics from up and coming albums should contribute to them.
Charlotte Church has been hotly-tipped to star in a new TV series as a raunchy devil-worshipper. She is currently in talks to play a vampish teenager in 'Torchwood', a 'Dr Who' spin-off for adults. An insider said, "Charlotte is a big fan of Dr Who and she was thrilled when we approached her with the part. The role is ideally suited to her - she is beautiful but can be very vampish when she wants". Another source claimed : "We couldn't think of anyone better than Charlotte to play a teenage devil worshipper". Hmmm. From the 'voice of an angel' days to being a devilish character on TV. Still 'finding her own way' to becoming the most talked about/controversial Welsh soprano?
Kylie Minogue can't wait to be the "best auntie" she can. Currently being treated for breast cancer, she is overjoyed for her brother Brendan who is to become a father. However, Kylie's joy is said to be "tinged with sadness" after doctors told her she would probably never have children because of the effects chemotherapy treatment has on fertility. A friend said: "Kylie is thrilled for Brendan - but the news was tinged with a little sadness. She is determined not to feel sorry for herself and will concentrate on being the best auntie she can be. She can't wait to hold the baby in May." Kylie could still have a slim chance of conceiving if she fully recovers from the cancer, but may have to undergo fertility treatment. She's got to be certain about this situation if she seriously wants a baby. Good luck.
Is Ace Of Base coming back?? They've been performing at the "Night Of The Proms" in Belgium lately. Has anyone saw the sign?
Take That - Never Forget album is out on 14th Nov! Time to get into the 'cheesy' vintage boyband mode soon..And to Bernard - still harbouring thoughts of forming our own boy band?
Here's Girls Aloud presenting the world with their 'Aloud Barbies'. The dolls will be in major toy stores in time for Christmas. I've posted about this before.
Girls Aloud - Chemistry album! Out on Dec 5th!!
This new Ashlee Simpson B-side track is quite fantastic i must say. Has a nice beat to it.
Robbie Williams has turned to voyeurism (what the..), and enjoys watching his London neighbours take drugs and walk around with no clothes on. He owns a 15th floor penthouse apartment overlooking the British capital's upmarket Chelsea Harbour and likes to spend his time monitoring the personal habits of the wealthy people who live around him. Speaking from his balcony, Williams said, "See that apartment over there? A woman does coke there every night. And see that apartment there? A really fat old ugly bloke walks around naked and never draws his curtains."
"And down there, that's where this black woman - nothing wrong with that - naked - nothing wrong with that - came out dancing on her balcony. She started waving to me. Then she started singing and I thought, 'I'm buggered if I'm waving back now.'"
"I can't believe I left my night vision binoculars in LA." A new passion for Le Robb?
Andrea Corr has just launched the 18th Foyle Film Festival, and will be in Derry for the opening-night screening on November 11 of "The Bridge", in which she is the main star. The movie runs for approximately 17 mins and was filmed at Shepperton Film Studios during Mar 05. The film tells the story of a young woman, Mary, who was recently dismissed from her job as a hospital psychologist, following a patient's suicide. Mary then meets an old man who has given up on his life after the death of his wife. She feels connected to this man and through her own fears and failures, reaches him in time and saves his life. .
Kate Moss has checked out of the rehab center. The supermodel left the Meadows Clinic in Arizona earlier this week after undergoing a month of therapy treatment. Her model agency said she was looking forward to getting back to work. Yup. Good for her!
Back home in London, Pete Doherty has written a musical ode to his favourite British soccer team Queens Park Rangers, and hopes to release it if they ever win the prestigious FA Cup. Doherty was inspired after hearing that composer Michael Nyman has been commissioned to write an official anthem for the club, to be played at the start of all their matches. He said, "Fair play to Michael Nyman for composing the song for Queens Park Rangers to come out on to the pitch but I've already written a song for when they win the FA Cup. He could do the B-side. My song is a ska number. (!!!!) I'm quite disappointed that I wasn't asked to write the QPR anthem. I'm doing my best for them. I've got a picture of the missus (Kate Moss, who else?) in the Rangers shirt inside the sleeve of the new Babyshambles album, Down In Albion. Now that is fantasy football." A Katy QPR jersey pic down in albion? Up the morning to that! There's a better chance of Liam G buying the Babyshambles album than QPR winning the FA Cup btw..
Which brings me to this case about Kelly Osbourne planning to 'breath new life' into her ailing pop career by copying Kylie. Osbourne is convinced she shares many similarities(?????*100000) with the petite Kookachoo star, and hopes her recent shift towards Minogue's favoured electro pop, will win her some fans. She said : "I have learned lots about performance by watching old videos of Kylie." And she intends to rival Minogue's status as the most perfect bottom in pop, with raunchy sex-themed videos. She adds: "Sex really does sell, so I'll be doing loads of that." Future teens will get a warning message from their concerned parents, something along the lines of "I want you to stay off the bad stuff, like X-rated mags, internet pornography, drugs...and..yeah, those CDs by that woman, whats her face...oh yeah,..Kelly Osbourne. Please." Maybe Fear Factor can introduce a new stunt - watch three K.Osbourne electro-pop videos without vomiting.
Babyshambles, The Libertines and Dirty Pretty Things live sessions songs galore!!
Gorillaz - Dirty Harry, the new single from two-dimensional superstars Gorillaz, will be released by Parlophone on 21st Nov. B-sides include new tracks Hongkongaton and Murdoc Is God, plus an exclusive live performance of album track All Alone and the Chopper remix of Dirty Harry. This is a very cool video! Those kids remind me of Rugrats.
Arctic Monkeys' MySpace site!
I like to visit this Emerald Wizard Radio site for lyrics and new indie bands. Those who has updated new lyrics from up and coming albums should contribute to them.
Tuesday, October 25, 2005
Dangerous And Moving
Men across the world may have admired(only gays don't) Jenny Frost's boobs, but the former Atomic Kitten star has revealed she has a major hang up about them. She said : "My tits are heading south a bit. They're fine when they're cold, but when they're warm they go a bit like Tetley tea bags after they've been dunked. Actually, they're more like PG Tips pyramids." (??????) Don't see any probs there.
50 Cent's upcoming movie Get Rich Or Die Tryin' has sparked outrage among Los Angeles community leaders. Billboards, posters and other ads for the movie depict the rapper brandishing two handguns, which is based loosely on the star's real-life rise to musical success. The group is demanding that the ads showing weapons be immediately pulled from the marketplace. Paramount representatives have yet to comment. Very controversial matter. 'Gunz come out' no more?
Kylie Minogue has been joined by her mother Carol in Paris as the singer recovers from breast cancer and considers the possibility of a mastectomy. Minogue is now resident in the French capital with Olivier Martinez and has been undergoing chemotherapy at the Institute Gustave-Roussy. The singer has had a lumpectomy to remove cancerous tissue from a breast, and is also facing the possibility of a mastectomy. Kylie, her boyfriend and mum will return to Australia in Dec for Xmas. "At this time I think any woman in the world would want their mum with them and likewise there is nowhere her mum would rather be - Kylie and her mother are incredibly close," a close friend quoted. "Olivier has been tremendously supportive. He has cancelled every project that he can and is spending so much time with Kylie, keeping her spirits up - but obviously she wants her family around her as well." Ok, there are less worries now.
I've compiled a detailed NME interview with The Strokes regarding their new album - 1 2 3 4 5
Want to make a very early PRE-ORDER of 'First Impressions Of Earth'?
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Oh Mandy... Well, you came and you gave without taking, but I sent you away
Ohhhh no... My feelings are more important than yours
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Only the Soma Community would understand the funny side of those words above.
The Prodigy have revealed they have started recording new material for their fifth studio album. Posting a message on their official site : "We have started writing and recording new material for the fifth prodigy album. We will be recording for most of next year as well as playing live around the globe. Liam, Keith & Maxim." The Prodigy who are currently Number 1 in the album charts with their greatest hits package 'Their Law: The Singles' are set to tour the UK this winter. When they are on their 'firestarter' mode, no one can touch them. Awesome album!! And more to come!
Kate Moss has been writing poetry to help her overcome cocaine abuse. The model has been undergoing rehab at the Meadows clinic in Arizona, and composes poetry during treatment to help her relax. She then recites the lines over the phone to lover Pete Doherty. A friend said : "She's found writing her thoughts down in verse very calming. Her friends and family are pleased she has something to focus on while she recovers." Doing well. So, what would Katy did next?
Speaking of Kate, Liam G has some 'wonderwall' things on his mind about this whole media storm about Pete/Kate. Basically, he has no interest whatsoever. He is nonplussed about Moss's recent cocaine scandal and isn't a fan of Doherty's band Babyshambles either. The vocalist said : "I don't care about her, her drugs or her stupid mates. Same goes for Babyshambles." (Not his cup of Digsy's Tea i guess). Liam has also dismissed Bloc Party; admits that he doesn't like the band who have been billed as the next Oasis, Blur and Radiohead. "People ask me these questions like 'are they the new fucking Oasis, new fucking Blur or the new fucking thing?' I couldn't give a fuck, I don't like them. I don't wish anything bad to happen to them, its just not my kind of thing." Quite true. Don't think Bloc Party will survive in 'two more years' time. They're just alright.
Arctic Monkeys' Alex Turner said that as a frontman he walks "the tightrope between Mike Skinner and Jarvis Cocker." (Jarvis?? That should be more of Kapranos' style). He also vowed to quit the band if they ever aim to be the next Kaiser Chiefs. He said : "Most bands these days probably just write lyrics because they sound good without thinking." Nah. K.C may be nice and all that, but the Monkeys philosophy are way superior. They don't need to venture to the US for greater exposure. Only a Scummy man would fail to see the crystal clear diamond value of the new 'monkeys' on the block. Now get off the bandwagon, and put down the handbook!
Komakino new demos online stream (sounds like the nephew version of 'Placebo')
The Kills video streams
Charlotte Church is so loved-up with her rugby star boyfriend Gavin Henson, she is planning to reveal the secrets of her bedroom bliss in a "Good Sex" guide. Charlotte insists she is lucky when it comes to raunchy action, as most women have to put up with "lazy" lovers. She said : "I never knew what it was like to feel this way. Maybe I'll write a funky retro guide to good sex. There are so many unhappy women and lazy men out there." From what charts or hearsay did she base her findings from?? Maybe it's just from her 'casualty of love' close buddies. But still, 'funky retro guide by crazy chick' should sell like hotcakes. Modern art..makes me...
Robbie Williams' new album - Intensive Care. The seventh solo outing, was co-written by one of the founder members of Duran Duran, Stephen Duffy. Robb said the new tunes are influenced by a nostalgia for the eighties and hopes that in the future the album will trigger some great memories for his fans. He said: "I hope that it will break their hearts to listen to them because of what (the songs) are associated with." On the first spin, it sounds very weird *WTF look* ; maybe it's a grower. Totally different from his previous albums' philosophy.
(This is cool)
Me : "Does it bother you if your boy openly oogles at other women in your presence?"
Female pal : "He can whet his appetite anywhere he wants; as long as he eats his food at home."
Me : "Aaah..Nice one babe!"
Good news!
A new disposable, cone-shaped glass with a sealable top is designed to protect people out drinking from having someone slip a colourless and odourless 'date-rape' drug in their cocktail or beer. French designers Stephane Mathieu and Richard Bille designed the "Billglass," which can be filled through its base and sealed, punctured only by the buyer's straw. Mathieu said the glass would protect customers from drugs like gamma-hydroxybutyerate (GHB), a powerful drug that can render victims incapable of withstanding sexual assault and makes them lose memory. It will be introduced in several clubs across the Alps in Italy from January.
"In nightclubs, GHB is most often used in the short time a person takes to carry a glass from the bar to their intended victim," said Mathieu. "Some venues fit their glasses with lids but they are very easy to lift off. To pour GHB into the Billglass, you would either have to use a syringe or insert the straw yourself, and aim straight into it -- in the dark, in just a few seconds." The inventors said they would use proceeds from sales of the Billglass to fund awareness campaigns in France about the use of date-rape drugs.
50 Cent's upcoming movie Get Rich Or Die Tryin' has sparked outrage among Los Angeles community leaders. Billboards, posters and other ads for the movie depict the rapper brandishing two handguns, which is based loosely on the star's real-life rise to musical success. The group is demanding that the ads showing weapons be immediately pulled from the marketplace. Paramount representatives have yet to comment. Very controversial matter. 'Gunz come out' no more?
Kylie Minogue has been joined by her mother Carol in Paris as the singer recovers from breast cancer and considers the possibility of a mastectomy. Minogue is now resident in the French capital with Olivier Martinez and has been undergoing chemotherapy at the Institute Gustave-Roussy. The singer has had a lumpectomy to remove cancerous tissue from a breast, and is also facing the possibility of a mastectomy. Kylie, her boyfriend and mum will return to Australia in Dec for Xmas. "At this time I think any woman in the world would want their mum with them and likewise there is nowhere her mum would rather be - Kylie and her mother are incredibly close," a close friend quoted. "Olivier has been tremendously supportive. He has cancelled every project that he can and is spending so much time with Kylie, keeping her spirits up - but obviously she wants her family around her as well." Ok, there are less worries now.
I've compiled a detailed NME interview with The Strokes regarding their new album - 1 2 3 4 5
Want to make a very early PRE-ORDER of 'First Impressions Of Earth'?
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Oh Mandy... Well, you came and you gave without taking, but I sent you away
Ohhhh no... My feelings are more important than yours
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Only the Soma Community would understand the funny side of those words above.
The Prodigy have revealed they have started recording new material for their fifth studio album. Posting a message on their official site : "We have started writing and recording new material for the fifth prodigy album. We will be recording for most of next year as well as playing live around the globe. Liam, Keith & Maxim." The Prodigy who are currently Number 1 in the album charts with their greatest hits package 'Their Law: The Singles' are set to tour the UK this winter. When they are on their 'firestarter' mode, no one can touch them. Awesome album!! And more to come!
Kate Moss has been writing poetry to help her overcome cocaine abuse. The model has been undergoing rehab at the Meadows clinic in Arizona, and composes poetry during treatment to help her relax. She then recites the lines over the phone to lover Pete Doherty. A friend said : "She's found writing her thoughts down in verse very calming. Her friends and family are pleased she has something to focus on while she recovers." Doing well. So, what would Katy did next?
Speaking of Kate, Liam G has some 'wonderwall' things on his mind about this whole media storm about Pete/Kate. Basically, he has no interest whatsoever. He is nonplussed about Moss's recent cocaine scandal and isn't a fan of Doherty's band Babyshambles either. The vocalist said : "I don't care about her, her drugs or her stupid mates. Same goes for Babyshambles." (Not his cup of Digsy's Tea i guess). Liam has also dismissed Bloc Party; admits that he doesn't like the band who have been billed as the next Oasis, Blur and Radiohead. "People ask me these questions like 'are they the new fucking Oasis, new fucking Blur or the new fucking thing?' I couldn't give a fuck, I don't like them. I don't wish anything bad to happen to them, its just not my kind of thing." Quite true. Don't think Bloc Party will survive in 'two more years' time. They're just alright.
Arctic Monkeys' Alex Turner said that as a frontman he walks "the tightrope between Mike Skinner and Jarvis Cocker." (Jarvis?? That should be more of Kapranos' style). He also vowed to quit the band if they ever aim to be the next Kaiser Chiefs. He said : "Most bands these days probably just write lyrics because they sound good without thinking." Nah. K.C may be nice and all that, but the Monkeys philosophy are way superior. They don't need to venture to the US for greater exposure. Only a Scummy man would fail to see the crystal clear diamond value of the new 'monkeys' on the block. Now get off the bandwagon, and put down the handbook!
Komakino new demos online stream (sounds like the nephew version of 'Placebo')
The Kills video streams
Charlotte Church is so loved-up with her rugby star boyfriend Gavin Henson, she is planning to reveal the secrets of her bedroom bliss in a "Good Sex" guide. Charlotte insists she is lucky when it comes to raunchy action, as most women have to put up with "lazy" lovers. She said : "I never knew what it was like to feel this way. Maybe I'll write a funky retro guide to good sex. There are so many unhappy women and lazy men out there." From what charts or hearsay did she base her findings from?? Maybe it's just from her 'casualty of love' close buddies. But still, 'funky retro guide by crazy chick' should sell like hotcakes. Modern art..makes me...
Robbie Williams' new album - Intensive Care. The seventh solo outing, was co-written by one of the founder members of Duran Duran, Stephen Duffy. Robb said the new tunes are influenced by a nostalgia for the eighties and hopes that in the future the album will trigger some great memories for his fans. He said: "I hope that it will break their hearts to listen to them because of what (the songs) are associated with." On the first spin, it sounds very weird *WTF look* ; maybe it's a grower. Totally different from his previous albums' philosophy.
(This is cool)
Me : "Does it bother you if your boy openly oogles at other women in your presence?"
Female pal : "He can whet his appetite anywhere he wants; as long as he eats his food at home."
Me : "Aaah..Nice one babe!"
Good news!
A new disposable, cone-shaped glass with a sealable top is designed to protect people out drinking from having someone slip a colourless and odourless 'date-rape' drug in their cocktail or beer. French designers Stephane Mathieu and Richard Bille designed the "Billglass," which can be filled through its base and sealed, punctured only by the buyer's straw. Mathieu said the glass would protect customers from drugs like gamma-hydroxybutyerate (GHB), a powerful drug that can render victims incapable of withstanding sexual assault and makes them lose memory. It will be introduced in several clubs across the Alps in Italy from January."In nightclubs, GHB is most often used in the short time a person takes to carry a glass from the bar to their intended victim," said Mathieu. "Some venues fit their glasses with lids but they are very easy to lift off. To pour GHB into the Billglass, you would either have to use a syringe or insert the straw yourself, and aim straight into it -- in the dark, in just a few seconds." The inventors said they would use proceeds from sales of the Billglass to fund awareness campaigns in France about the use of date-rape drugs.
Monday, October 24, 2005
Godspell
Nicole Richie has insisted she does not want to patch up her friendship with her ex-best mate and TV co-star Paris Hilton. Nicole claims the pair stopped speaking two years ago - although she still remains tight-lipped on the reasons for their falling out. In a recent interview, Nicole revealed: "We really haven't been friends in probably about two years." When quizzed about a possible reconciliation, the petite star added: "No, not at this point." At least it's not 'never'.
This is a great review of Arctic Monkeys. Believe the hype!
Frequently compared to the Libertines - whose vocalist Pete Doherty makes a less spectacular debut on the chart as guest vocalist of Littl'ans' single Their Way, which enters the chart at number 22 - the Arctic Monkeys are the first British rock group to debut at number one with their introductory hit since Babylon Zoo topped with Spaceman in 1995. (Still remembered this song! "spaceman-spaceman-spaceman" prevented DLBIAnger from getting top spot I think). The Arctic Monkeys' single is the first ever number one for 13 year old indie label Domino, whose previous biggest success was Take Me Out, a number three single in 2004 for Franz Ferdinand, whose new album provided Domino with its first ever number one album just two weeks ago. On a further, slightly whimsical (Babylon) zoo note, The Arctic Monkeys are the fifth number one act this year with an animal name, following Crazy Frog, Gorillaz, Pussycat Dolls and McFly, speaking of whom... Animal Revolution??
Bid on a Drum Kit signed by The Killers Drummer, Ronnie Vannucci!!! Proceeds from this auction go to the American Red Cross relief efforts.
Ahead of its German release on November 18th, Natasha Thomas site has posted promotional pictures from her new music video 'Skin Deep', as well as the single's cover. She's an alright singer. Previous hits include Save Your Kisses For Me and It's Over Now. Was also seen on the tv advert for Lacoste Perfume. Her ambition is to be as successful as Bitchney, but don't think that will happen. Natasha is definitely a million times better looking of course, like almost every women/transvestite out there.
James Bond bosses reportedly rejected 007 contender Ewan McGregor because he's "too short" to play the dashing spy. A leaked email allegedly says the 5ft 10 hunk was thought to be too little to play Bond. The memo also said Hugh Jackman was "too fey", while Irish hellraiser Colin Farrell was deemed to be "too sleazy". I think Ewan and Hugh are not suitable for the role. Colin would be a better choice as he's got the 'Bond' aura.
Daniel Craig is set to have his manhood whacked with a carpet-beater in the next Bond movie. The nasty torture scene sees 007's enemy, Le Chiffre, "tenderise" the dashing spy's private parts with a cane carpet-beater. The episode is one of the most well-known moments in Ian Fleming's spy thriller 'Casino Royale' - and film bosses are determined to stick to the book. Director Martin Campbell admitted filming the scene - which is supposed to see Bond arch in an "involuntary spasm" as the baddie tortures him - would be a challenge. The director added: "I think Casino Royale will definitely be darker. More character, less gadgets. This will be grittier". Ouch! Naturally, men will somehow 'feel' the pain during that scene.
Meanwhile, Craig never wanted to play James Bond - because the role wasn't challenging enough. After meeting producers in May he said: "I really never wanted to do Bond." He added : "However, I want to make as much money as i fucking can!" A friend revealed: "He couldn't refuse. But that doesn't mean he's 100% happy". Smartie pants.
Charlize Theron believes she is the same person she was before winning an Oscar, because she still cleans up after herself. Charlize believes she is the same person she was before winning an Oscar, because she still cleans up after herself. Her current daily existence is exactly as it was before Feb 2004, when she took home the Best Actress Award for her performance in Monster. She said : "The Oscar didn't change my life. I still take the garbage out, I still feed the dogs. That gold statue doesn't clean your house." Going to repeat this again - Stuart Townsend is a lucky bastard.
Rod Stewart is to quit music for a year to be a househusband. The father-of-six claims he missed out on his other children growing up and doesn't want to make the same mistake again when his baby with fiancee Penny Lancaster is born later this year. The old man revealed during Ellen DeGeneres show: "With my other children, I was touring a lot, being a drunk rock and roller and wasn't home. I'd imagine it's difficult growing up in a normal way when you've got a father like me and they're living in a huge mansion. The big difference with this baby is I'm going to be around a lot." There is good reason to believe he has finally listened to the rhythm of his heart.
Green Day are releasing their film Bullet In A Bible in cinemas across America for just one day. The DVD, which is set to be released on Nov 15, will be screened in 68 US movie theatres on Nov 1 only. Bullet In A Bible features live concert footage and interviews with the band. Do ya wanna be an american e-dee-yeart on that day? I only want Dookie's nimrod sounds. The latest one is a big disappointment.
From Homer Simpson to Bob Geldof, 10 famous males have been named the Men of the Decade. The Top 10 was compiled by a panel of experts for magazine Men's Health to celebrate its 10th anniversary. Each man represents a different area of expertise, including sport, music and design. Designer Sir Paul Smith, iPod creator Jonathan Ive and geneticist Craig Venter complete the list. "These are people of real substance and solid achievement rather than temporary fame," said editor Morgan Rees. "The people on our list have used their talents to change the world around them, rather than just to draw attention to themselves. We were particularly pleased to see Homer Simpson on the list. He has taught a whole generation how to take on the challenge of modern fatherhood and win - although not always with honour." Woo Hoo!!
Top 10 Men of the Decade
Philosopher: Homer Simpson
Sportsman: Lance Armstrong
Visionary: Jonathan Ive
Designer: Sir Paul Smith
Manager: Sven Goran Eriksson
Activist: Bob Geldof
Writer: Ian McEwan
Musician: Damon Albarn
Chef: Jamie Oliver
Scientist: Craig Venter
Have a Hawaii Aloha good time with The Strokes because You Only Live Once in Braaazzil !!!
Mourinho was frank about Arsenal and that bizarre penalty pantomime involving Robert Pires and Thierry Henry. He said: "They did that because they have so many of them during the season that they have to do something special!" David Moyes said: "We were up against the team I regard as the best in Europe and to have played so well against them should do a lot for the players' confidence and self-belief."
"We are still bottom of the table but we have set a standard." Everton is back where they are supposed to be (bottom) and not wasting everyone's time competing in a CL competition where only the big dogs are allowed. Funny comment from Jose about the linesman needing "Glasses" for disallowing a legitimate goal from Drogba.
"If the linesman has a doubt, he has to favour the attacking side and so he allows the goal. If he doesn't have a doubt and disallows it, well I don't know...glasses?" Bloody kok-eyed gave an offside for Eidur who was not in play at that time. Cost my fantasy team valuable points.
The new Uniting Nations single Ai No Corrida, featuring Laura More, will be released on Oct 31. The album 'One World' will follow a week later on November 7. This is a great Euro Dance track. Also, check out their cool tracks from their new album.
Kaiser Chiefs - Modern Way video
There's some bloke doing a balancing act with a tennis ball using his face, and he becomes really famous. Phillip and Fern from 'This Morning' appear in the vid. Genius to get them on..
Radiohead have revealed plans to embark on a tour in 2006 to promote their as-yet-untitled new album. The band are currently in the studio recording new material for the album. Drummer Colin wrote on the official site: "Back tomorrow, after a full on week of recording a song a day, some not even on the blackboard .... one of Jonny's tunes, packing a lot in 2 mins 45 seconds!" He goes on to promise that the band will definitely tour in 2006. The karma police are back, hopefully with a sharper pair of knives out.
Jarvis Cocker 'This Is The Night' song from the new Harry Potter film soundtrack and the film itself will feature 3 or 4 song collaboration between Jarvis Cocker, Jonny and Phil from Radiohead, under the name the Wyrd Sisters. Jarvis Cocker will be in a film that will be seen by millions of kids worldwide, most of whom will have no idea about all the songs he's written about seventies wallpaper and sex in council estates. It's got some OK Computer sounding backing from the Radiohead boys, a "His N Hers" era Pulp rhythm to it. Always great to hear Jarvis' vocals again.
This is a great review of Arctic Monkeys. Believe the hype!
Frequently compared to the Libertines - whose vocalist Pete Doherty makes a less spectacular debut on the chart as guest vocalist of Littl'ans' single Their Way, which enters the chart at number 22 - the Arctic Monkeys are the first British rock group to debut at number one with their introductory hit since Babylon Zoo topped with Spaceman in 1995. (Still remembered this song! "spaceman-spaceman-spaceman" prevented DLBIAnger from getting top spot I think). The Arctic Monkeys' single is the first ever number one for 13 year old indie label Domino, whose previous biggest success was Take Me Out, a number three single in 2004 for Franz Ferdinand, whose new album provided Domino with its first ever number one album just two weeks ago. On a further, slightly whimsical (Babylon) zoo note, The Arctic Monkeys are the fifth number one act this year with an animal name, following Crazy Frog, Gorillaz, Pussycat Dolls and McFly, speaking of whom... Animal Revolution??
Bid on a Drum Kit signed by The Killers Drummer, Ronnie Vannucci!!! Proceeds from this auction go to the American Red Cross relief efforts.
Ahead of its German release on November 18th, Natasha Thomas site has posted promotional pictures from her new music video 'Skin Deep', as well as the single's cover. She's an alright singer. Previous hits include Save Your Kisses For Me and It's Over Now. Was also seen on the tv advert for Lacoste Perfume. Her ambition is to be as successful as Bitchney, but don't think that will happen. Natasha is definitely a million times better looking of course, like almost every women/transvestite out there.
James Bond bosses reportedly rejected 007 contender Ewan McGregor because he's "too short" to play the dashing spy. A leaked email allegedly says the 5ft 10 hunk was thought to be too little to play Bond. The memo also said Hugh Jackman was "too fey", while Irish hellraiser Colin Farrell was deemed to be "too sleazy". I think Ewan and Hugh are not suitable for the role. Colin would be a better choice as he's got the 'Bond' aura.
Daniel Craig is set to have his manhood whacked with a carpet-beater in the next Bond movie. The nasty torture scene sees 007's enemy, Le Chiffre, "tenderise" the dashing spy's private parts with a cane carpet-beater. The episode is one of the most well-known moments in Ian Fleming's spy thriller 'Casino Royale' - and film bosses are determined to stick to the book. Director Martin Campbell admitted filming the scene - which is supposed to see Bond arch in an "involuntary spasm" as the baddie tortures him - would be a challenge. The director added: "I think Casino Royale will definitely be darker. More character, less gadgets. This will be grittier". Ouch! Naturally, men will somehow 'feel' the pain during that scene.
Meanwhile, Craig never wanted to play James Bond - because the role wasn't challenging enough. After meeting producers in May he said: "I really never wanted to do Bond." He added : "However, I want to make as much money as i fucking can!" A friend revealed: "He couldn't refuse. But that doesn't mean he's 100% happy". Smartie pants.
Charlize Theron believes she is the same person she was before winning an Oscar, because she still cleans up after herself. Charlize believes she is the same person she was before winning an Oscar, because she still cleans up after herself. Her current daily existence is exactly as it was before Feb 2004, when she took home the Best Actress Award for her performance in Monster. She said : "The Oscar didn't change my life. I still take the garbage out, I still feed the dogs. That gold statue doesn't clean your house." Going to repeat this again - Stuart Townsend is a lucky bastard.
Rod Stewart is to quit music for a year to be a househusband. The father-of-six claims he missed out on his other children growing up and doesn't want to make the same mistake again when his baby with fiancee Penny Lancaster is born later this year. The old man revealed during Ellen DeGeneres show: "With my other children, I was touring a lot, being a drunk rock and roller and wasn't home. I'd imagine it's difficult growing up in a normal way when you've got a father like me and they're living in a huge mansion. The big difference with this baby is I'm going to be around a lot." There is good reason to believe he has finally listened to the rhythm of his heart.
Green Day are releasing their film Bullet In A Bible in cinemas across America for just one day. The DVD, which is set to be released on Nov 15, will be screened in 68 US movie theatres on Nov 1 only. Bullet In A Bible features live concert footage and interviews with the band. Do ya wanna be an american e-dee-yeart on that day? I only want Dookie's nimrod sounds. The latest one is a big disappointment.
From Homer Simpson to Bob Geldof, 10 famous males have been named the Men of the Decade. The Top 10 was compiled by a panel of experts for magazine Men's Health to celebrate its 10th anniversary. Each man represents a different area of expertise, including sport, music and design. Designer Sir Paul Smith, iPod creator Jonathan Ive and geneticist Craig Venter complete the list. "These are people of real substance and solid achievement rather than temporary fame," said editor Morgan Rees. "The people on our list have used their talents to change the world around them, rather than just to draw attention to themselves. We were particularly pleased to see Homer Simpson on the list. He has taught a whole generation how to take on the challenge of modern fatherhood and win - although not always with honour." Woo Hoo!!
Top 10 Men of the Decade
Philosopher: Homer Simpson
Sportsman: Lance Armstrong
Visionary: Jonathan Ive
Designer: Sir Paul Smith
Manager: Sven Goran Eriksson
Activist: Bob Geldof
Writer: Ian McEwan
Musician: Damon Albarn
Chef: Jamie Oliver
Scientist: Craig Venter
Have a Hawaii Aloha good time with The Strokes because You Only Live Once in Braaazzil !!!
Mourinho was frank about Arsenal and that bizarre penalty pantomime involving Robert Pires and Thierry Henry. He said: "They did that because they have so many of them during the season that they have to do something special!" David Moyes said: "We were up against the team I regard as the best in Europe and to have played so well against them should do a lot for the players' confidence and self-belief."
"We are still bottom of the table but we have set a standard." Everton is back where they are supposed to be (bottom) and not wasting everyone's time competing in a CL competition where only the big dogs are allowed. Funny comment from Jose about the linesman needing "Glasses" for disallowing a legitimate goal from Drogba.
"If the linesman has a doubt, he has to favour the attacking side and so he allows the goal. If he doesn't have a doubt and disallows it, well I don't know...glasses?" Bloody kok-eyed gave an offside for Eidur who was not in play at that time. Cost my fantasy team valuable points.
The new Uniting Nations single Ai No Corrida, featuring Laura More, will be released on Oct 31. The album 'One World' will follow a week later on November 7. This is a great Euro Dance track. Also, check out their cool tracks from their new album.
Kaiser Chiefs - Modern Way video
There's some bloke doing a balancing act with a tennis ball using his face, and he becomes really famous. Phillip and Fern from 'This Morning' appear in the vid. Genius to get them on..
Radiohead have revealed plans to embark on a tour in 2006 to promote their as-yet-untitled new album. The band are currently in the studio recording new material for the album. Drummer Colin wrote on the official site: "Back tomorrow, after a full on week of recording a song a day, some not even on the blackboard .... one of Jonny's tunes, packing a lot in 2 mins 45 seconds!" He goes on to promise that the band will definitely tour in 2006. The karma police are back, hopefully with a sharper pair of knives out.
Jarvis Cocker 'This Is The Night' song from the new Harry Potter film soundtrack and the film itself will feature 3 or 4 song collaboration between Jarvis Cocker, Jonny and Phil from Radiohead, under the name the Wyrd Sisters. Jarvis Cocker will be in a film that will be seen by millions of kids worldwide, most of whom will have no idea about all the songs he's written about seventies wallpaper and sex in council estates. It's got some OK Computer sounding backing from the Radiohead boys, a "His N Hers" era Pulp rhythm to it. Always great to hear Jarvis' vocals again.
Saturday, October 22, 2005
Voodoo People
The legendary Stevie Wonder has just released A Time To Love, his first studio album in 10 years. The first single is 'Shelter In The Rain'. The new disc is a dedicated effort by the legendary artist to remind the world about the restorative power of love. I'm not a motown fanatic but this song is a throwback to the good ol' Boys II Men days. Can imagine everyone painfully enduring the future A.Idol contestants' croaking renditions of it.
And Stevie Wonder could get his sight back - thanks to ground-breaking eye surgery. The famous star, who has been blind since infancy, is reportedly in talks about being a guinea-pig for new microchip technology. If successful, the pioneering operation could restore the star's sight. The 55 yr old is quoted as saying: "I've been tested and there was some possibility that I could maybe be a candidate." That would be absolutely great for this respected icon.
Noel Gallagher has come to Kasabian's rescue - by lending them his studio to record their second album. The Leicester band are due to record the new album in three weeks, but their farm studio where they recorded and were inspired to write their self-titled debut album, is no longer in use. However after a good dose of mutual bumming with the guys from Oasis, the band have the go ahead to record in Noel's studio. Tom Meighan said : "Noel's sorting us out with his studio for free - what a zone. Him and Liam are proper boys."
He also assured fans: "We'll have the next album ready by March. It'll be fucking amazing. There's no one out there to touch us now apart from Oasis." Sooo..Tom believes that the LSF gang are 'up in the sky' amongst the supersonic band. Quite a huge statement to make. If they are still around making incredible tunes in about 7-8 years time, maybe there would be adequate reason for treason.
Just a reminder to those new supporters of the indie-wave scene who thinks The Killers/Bravery are the real deal, don't be fooled. They may be brilliant, but going back to the roots 'when it started', both can't win when the time reads 12:51.
The Strokes - Live In Concert! 6th Dec 03 @ Ally Pally, London
Pure mind-blowing fantastic indie rock tunes from IsThisIt and RoomOnFire albums.
Some lucky 4,000 sold-out crowd in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil witnessed the Reptilia boys last night. Watch their performances here :
The Modern Age ////
Hard To Explain-Someday-Soma combo ////
I.L.O.V.E.R.A.Z.O.R.B.L.A.D.E!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
50 Cent had two Brit beauties competing for his attention when he appeared on Cd:Uk just recently. Myleene Klass and Cheryl Tweedy flirted outrageously with the rapper as they were introducing him on the show. A backstage worker said : "They're both huge fans of Fiddy and there was lots of eye contact, giggling and fluttering of eyelids." Wonder if Ashley Cole was watching the show..
Madonna's new song "Hung Up"(if it's genuine) is horrible. It sounds like something Kylie had discarded during the 'Light Years' album production; together with the ripping of Abba's famous jingles makes it intolerable for me. Maddy should stick to being a housewife based on this appalling comeback single.
Meanwhile, Jessica Simpson's single "Fired Up" sounds alright; even though it's not the complete version. It does sound like her version of 'Diiiiirty'. Still wondering why the new album release had been rescheduled to June 06. Marriage on the rocks?
According to an online chat with a major UK tabloid, Rachel Stevens said that Crazy Boys might be the next single, even though Nothing Good About This Goodbye is slated for the next release. A dance-pop and a ballad. Equally nice. NGATG should be a better choice; since she has had more dance-able singles since her debut.
The third Girls Aloud album reportedly has a whole theme running through it that links all the songs on the album. After hearing Long Hot Summer and Biology, I guess the theme's how men try too hard with them and make them feel shite, or something like that. I'm feeling Biology but then some peeps are getting tired of their involvment with Xenomania. They haven't lost their steam, especially on Long Hot Summer. Their first album is varied with the sounds; arguably made a better second album - The Show, Love Machine, Wake Me Up & Real Life are some stronger ones where the vocals sometimes sounded electro. I appreciate their fantastic music more when it isn't so forced upon. There are even those hardcore metalheads(zzzzzz...) who are impressed by this wonderful group. You just can't mistake their Biology.
Lady Sovereign - 9 to 5 video
I initially thought Sporty Spice had a 19 year old sister who can rap quite well. But she turned out to be Lady Sovereign(or Louise Harman). She's got similar vocals to one of the Misteeq members but her songs are NOT about "what kind of man she needs". Having already supported Basement Jaxx, Obie Trice, Dizzee Rascal, D12 and the Streets, she also cites influence from Miss Dynamite. There are some cool audio streams here.
The Rakes ->> 22 Grand Job video! A very catchy and dancey new single.
Paris Hilton has penned a 'sorry' note to ex best friend Nicole Richie in a bid to end their fall-out. The heiress wrote the letter to her 'The Simple Life' co-star after mutual friends persuaded her to put a stop to their "petty" row. A close friend to the blonde revealed: "Paris just wanted to call things a day after friends stepped in and told her she was being petty". Hopefully the two party girls can go straight back to being bosom buddies again. I want to see them getting back to their entertaining antics.
Johnny Depp has a fetish for dressing in women's clothes. He has admitted he has always sneakily stared at girls' shoes and stockings. He was quoted saying: "I'd be embarrassed for my friends to find out that I'm familiar with women's clothing." Earlier this year, the star revealed he was thinking about making a porn film with director Tim Burton. He is worried about being typecast as a whimsical eccentric because of his work with the iconic movie-maker. Depp - who has worked with Burton on several films, including 'Edward Scissor Hands' and 'Sleepy Hollow' - thinks an X-rated career change could be the best thing for both of them. "I don't want to be typecast as an eccentric. Maybe I should do something totally different and film a cracking porn film." (!!!!!) Many/All gays and females won't be complaining much yah?
Two new bands :
The Kooks -Sofa Song |||
Combining a little bit of 'The Coral' vibes, these guys can write a good solid tune. Part of the new British pop-indie wave movement. Their garage and art-rock contemporaries would be expected to stand up and take note.
Kubichek
They've been a support band for some time. These Newcastle (at least they have something to be proud of unlike their football club) dudes have some nice tunes that caught me ears lately. It sounds like what would happen if The Departure and The Rakes combined their powers. With angular guitar riffs, these guys make impressive high tempo energetic sounds.Take one dose of post-hardcore and sculpt it to streamlined pop dimensions, thus you have something that's instantly appealing, cut with an underground edge and longer than average shelf life. Their 'Nightjoy' video is quite addictive.
And Stevie Wonder could get his sight back - thanks to ground-breaking eye surgery. The famous star, who has been blind since infancy, is reportedly in talks about being a guinea-pig for new microchip technology. If successful, the pioneering operation could restore the star's sight. The 55 yr old is quoted as saying: "I've been tested and there was some possibility that I could maybe be a candidate." That would be absolutely great for this respected icon.
Noel Gallagher has come to Kasabian's rescue - by lending them his studio to record their second album. The Leicester band are due to record the new album in three weeks, but their farm studio where they recorded and were inspired to write their self-titled debut album, is no longer in use. However after a good dose of mutual bumming with the guys from Oasis, the band have the go ahead to record in Noel's studio. Tom Meighan said : "Noel's sorting us out with his studio for free - what a zone. Him and Liam are proper boys."
He also assured fans: "We'll have the next album ready by March. It'll be fucking amazing. There's no one out there to touch us now apart from Oasis." Sooo..Tom believes that the LSF gang are 'up in the sky' amongst the supersonic band. Quite a huge statement to make. If they are still around making incredible tunes in about 7-8 years time, maybe there would be adequate reason for treason.
Just a reminder to those new supporters of the indie-wave scene who thinks The Killers/Bravery are the real deal, don't be fooled. They may be brilliant, but going back to the roots 'when it started', both can't win when the time reads 12:51.
The Strokes - Live In Concert! 6th Dec 03 @ Ally Pally, London
Pure mind-blowing fantastic indie rock tunes from IsThisIt and RoomOnFire albums.
Some lucky 4,000 sold-out crowd in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil witnessed the Reptilia boys last night. Watch their performances here :
The Modern Age ////
Hard To Explain-Someday-Soma combo ////
I.L.O.V.E.R.A.Z.O.R.B.L.A.D.E!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
50 Cent had two Brit beauties competing for his attention when he appeared on Cd:Uk just recently. Myleene Klass and Cheryl Tweedy flirted outrageously with the rapper as they were introducing him on the show. A backstage worker said : "They're both huge fans of Fiddy and there was lots of eye contact, giggling and fluttering of eyelids." Wonder if Ashley Cole was watching the show..
Madonna's new song "Hung Up"(if it's genuine) is horrible. It sounds like something Kylie had discarded during the 'Light Years' album production; together with the ripping of Abba's famous jingles makes it intolerable for me. Maddy should stick to being a housewife based on this appalling comeback single.
Meanwhile, Jessica Simpson's single "Fired Up" sounds alright; even though it's not the complete version. It does sound like her version of 'Diiiiirty'. Still wondering why the new album release had been rescheduled to June 06. Marriage on the rocks?
According to an online chat with a major UK tabloid, Rachel Stevens said that Crazy Boys might be the next single, even though Nothing Good About This Goodbye is slated for the next release. A dance-pop and a ballad. Equally nice. NGATG should be a better choice; since she has had more dance-able singles since her debut.
The third Girls Aloud album reportedly has a whole theme running through it that links all the songs on the album. After hearing Long Hot Summer and Biology, I guess the theme's how men try too hard with them and make them feel shite, or something like that. I'm feeling Biology but then some peeps are getting tired of their involvment with Xenomania. They haven't lost their steam, especially on Long Hot Summer. Their first album is varied with the sounds; arguably made a better second album - The Show, Love Machine, Wake Me Up & Real Life are some stronger ones where the vocals sometimes sounded electro. I appreciate their fantastic music more when it isn't so forced upon. There are even those hardcore metalheads(zzzzzz...) who are impressed by this wonderful group. You just can't mistake their Biology.
Lady Sovereign - 9 to 5 videoI initially thought Sporty Spice had a 19 year old sister who can rap quite well. But she turned out to be Lady Sovereign(or Louise Harman). She's got similar vocals to one of the Misteeq members but her songs are NOT about "what kind of man she needs". Having already supported Basement Jaxx, Obie Trice, Dizzee Rascal, D12 and the Streets, she also cites influence from Miss Dynamite. There are some cool audio streams here.
The Rakes ->> 22 Grand Job video! A very catchy and dancey new single.
Paris Hilton has penned a 'sorry' note to ex best friend Nicole Richie in a bid to end their fall-out. The heiress wrote the letter to her 'The Simple Life' co-star after mutual friends persuaded her to put a stop to their "petty" row. A close friend to the blonde revealed: "Paris just wanted to call things a day after friends stepped in and told her she was being petty". Hopefully the two party girls can go straight back to being bosom buddies again. I want to see them getting back to their entertaining antics.
Johnny Depp has a fetish for dressing in women's clothes. He has admitted he has always sneakily stared at girls' shoes and stockings. He was quoted saying: "I'd be embarrassed for my friends to find out that I'm familiar with women's clothing." Earlier this year, the star revealed he was thinking about making a porn film with director Tim Burton. He is worried about being typecast as a whimsical eccentric because of his work with the iconic movie-maker. Depp - who has worked with Burton on several films, including 'Edward Scissor Hands' and 'Sleepy Hollow' - thinks an X-rated career change could be the best thing for both of them. "I don't want to be typecast as an eccentric. Maybe I should do something totally different and film a cracking porn film." (!!!!!) Many/All gays and females won't be complaining much yah?
Two new bands :
The Kooks -Sofa Song |||
Combining a little bit of 'The Coral' vibes, these guys can write a good solid tune. Part of the new British pop-indie wave movement. Their garage and art-rock contemporaries would be expected to stand up and take note.
Kubichek
They've been a support band for some time. These Newcastle (at least they have something to be proud of unlike their football club) dudes have some nice tunes that caught me ears lately. It sounds like what would happen if The Departure and The Rakes combined their powers. With angular guitar riffs, these guys make impressive high tempo energetic sounds.Take one dose of post-hardcore and sculpt it to streamlined pop dimensions, thus you have something that's instantly appealing, cut with an underground edge and longer than average shelf life. Their 'Nightjoy' video is quite addictive.
Friday, October 21, 2005
Á'rebours
Kylie Minogue has denied claims she is seeking holistic treatment to help her beat cancer, and reassures fans she is "in good spirits" and "as healthy as can be expected". Many sources claimed Kylie is struggling in her fight with breast cancer, has lost a lot of weight and has consulted a leading expert on alternative medicine in London to help her cope with punishing chemotherapy treatment. But she has released a statement urging fans to ignore stories about her. It reads, "Despite the wealth of rumours to the contrary, Kylie is in good spirits and is as healthy as can be expected whilst undergoing her treatment regime in Paris. She has asked her fans please not to believe stories of dramatic weight loss and desperate searches for alternative therapy."
"Kylie has made it clear to her representatives that she doesn't want fellow sufferers to be misguided by the false stories regarding her condition and her choice of doctors." Phew! A strong red blooded woman that is not on a 'tight rope'. Get well soon.
Bling-Bling Party, anyone? Got it from Suite Chic N.C. and she says only cool people are allowed. Hmm...
Jenny Frost have signed a big book deal to write romantic novels, with the publisher believing the singer has good material to draw from being part of Atomic Kitten. "She told her publisher Faber And Faber, her life is one big Mills And Boon novel," a source said. Cool. Can't wait to get hold of the book/s.
Pierce Brosnan reckons the makers of the 007 films - in which he became one of the best James Bonds - will be sorry they ditched him for a younger star. The dashing Irishman has been replaced by English actor Daniel Craig for the next adventure, Casino Royale, and leaves with the observation that even now the makers are "regretting their decision". First blond bond. I think Daniel looks more like a distinguished villain. He lacks the charisma of Brosnan. He has a lot to prove come November 2006.
Seems like 'Come And Get It' album is not doing too good on the charts. It doesn't matter. This album is top class with electro-pop sounds that impressed moi. When you have So Good, Some Girls, I Said Never Again & Crazy Boys on the same album, one would just have to shake their head in astonishment on the quality Rachel Stevens has in her locker. Pure pop brilliance. [ Nothing Good About This Goodbye # ]
Michael Duberry is judged by Fowler to be the fattest player he played with - during his spell at Leeds. He said: "His problem was he just loved burgers. There was great team spirit at Leeds, but Michael used to get the brunt of all the mickey-taking because he was fat." No wonder he was always 3-10 steps away when chasing the ball with any attackers in a one-on-one situation. He even had the cheek to flirt with the offside trap with that Hen-ry at Highbury a few seasons back, which of course was terribly punished.
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Franz Ferdinand are fast becoming the band that the world, and David Bowie no less, loves to love. Pop legend Bowie was bowled over with Alex and gang at a gig in New York earlier this week. A source revealed : "David Bowie was watching intently and was overheard saying how impressed he was." As for the rest of the crowd: "They were going mental for them. America can't get enough of Brit talent." This ffffire is out of control...gonna buuurn this 'suffragette' city..
It seems the bullet-sieve 50 Cent is a little bit suspicious about the ladies in his life, and even assumes that he only gets dates because they want a feel of his bulging... wallet. He said : "I got things I'm really good at and things I'm not that good at. I'm really good at writing music and handling my business. But women, I'm not really good at. Like keeping them - I'm no good." And this is where it all got a little bit paranoid. "I think outside of physical attributes, stability is attractive. Women know when they look at me they wouldn't have to worry about finances ever again. So it's not difficult getting them, but it is difficult for me to keep them."
So how? Ditch the 'p.i.m.p' lifestyle, be a normal dude and find a loyal partner for life? You ain't no gangsta that way, homey...
More 50 news.. Apparently he has hit back at Samuel L Jackson's claims he turned down a role in his forthcoming movie, by asserting the Pulp Fiction actor would only have been cast as a "crackhead" anyway. He tells : "I don't even see where Samuel fits into my life story anyway, unless he plays one of the crackheads. He was a crackhead originally, right?"
"So I come from being a rapper, and he comes from being a crackhead." LOL!! At least that sounds alright; rather than being called a "Mace Windu W*nksta".
Starsailor's "On The Outside" album is out now. Seems that they added more "rock" into their tunes in this third installment. Need more listens to get into the 'good souls' groove.
Their first single -- In The Crossfire ||||
KT Tunstall has impressed moi lately. I was actually skeptical of this half-chinese Scottish lady when she mocked Dido's singing ability and refused to listen to her mercury music prize nominee album. Was thinking - "How dare she say such things about Dido!!" But she admitted her mistake and apologized for it. Her songs are totally different in style compared to the 'White Flag' singer. When I play KT's songs and had to reluctantly stop them, it means they've got class. The bridge for 'Suddenly I See' is just superb and fookin melodious; so much so it keeps repeating in me head. And it's only part of the song. Nice video too.
A.I. technology is slowing creeping into the digital world. Anything to repent to G.O.D?
Robbie Williams has said that he is keen to follow in his mum's footsteps by dabbling in the occult, in an attempt to "demystify" his dark side. Robbie, well known for making things up to make himself sound more interesting, has said that his family were obsessed with spooky things during his childhood and that he is convinced he is now a natural at black magic. He said, "My mum and family were into the supernatural, myths and legends - the stuff that makes our journey through life more interesting. Because of that I got very scared as a kid, and being scared of things that go bump in the night stayed with me for a very long time. In my teens and early twenties, I couldn't stay in my bedroom alone because I was scared of what was on the other side of the door - like the kid from The Sixth Sense."
"Because of that I wanted to tackle my deepest fears regarding that stuff. And the way to demystify it for me was to try black magic." *silence* *cricket noises* *scratch head*....
Ronan Keating has been appointed as a goodwill ambassador for a campaign to combat world hunger. The former Boyzone singer is to promote the work of the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO). Minister of State for Agriculture Brendan Smith said it was a great honour for Keating to be the first Irish person in the role, after his appointment at a special ceremony at the FAO's headquarters in Rome. The 23 goodwill abassadors for the FAO, which include American singer Dionne Warwick and Italian soccer player Roberto Baggio, are tasked with attracting public attention to the fact that some 850 million people continue to suffer from chronic hunger and malnutrition. During a visit to Ghana last year, he was said to be shocked at the sight of poverty and how unfair trade laws were destroying livelihoods, and became a trade justice ambassador for a distinguished charity organisation. Such a good man.
The Incredible Tales series should have one special episode depicting the has-been king of pop-tianak ///. And the PG logo should be on all four corners of the show. Just film him walking around alone at night should be good enough to scare the nation.
Damon Albarn has revealed the first tentative details of the new Blur EP set for release before the end of 2005. Albarn described the new material as "aggressively laid back" and explained that there won't be a lot of coverage around the release. He said : "We've got the songs but we're gonna record them in a few hours and just be very laid back about it. But not musically laid back. It'll be aggressive. Aggressively laid back. It's the total opposite of Gorillaz." Albarn also went on to say that there are no plans to replace Graham Coxon and that Blur may play some live dates soon. Not looking forward to it. No Coxon = No 'universal' quality.
Older women are not the only ones prone to having defective eggs - young women have flaws in about half of theirs too, two separate studies suggest. It had always just been assumed that young women's eggs were in good shape. "We made some assumptions, but we were wrong," says Jeffrey Nelson of the Huntington Reproductive Center in California, who led one study. It is well known that women over the age of 38 are more likely to conceive offspring with chromosomal problems, known as aneuploidies - where too many or too few chromosomes are present.
Preimplantation Genetic Diagnosis (PGD) - a technique in which a cell from an early-stage embryo is examined for such abnormalities before being used for IVF treatment - has confirmed that older women's eggs are riddled with abnormalities. But until now, no one had systematically studied the eggs of younger women for flaws. Paulette Browne and her colleagues examined 275 embryos created from the donated eggs of women aged between 21 and 31. All the donors were ostensibly healthy. The researchers removed cells three days after conception and examined them for aneuploidies. They found that 137 - half - of the embryos had at least one error.
In a similar study, Nelson and colleagues looked at 289 embryos created using eggs from 22 donors under the age of 30. About 42% had chromosomal problems. Browne suggests that perhaps there is an underlying chromosomal abnormality rate in the eggs of all healthy women. Many healthy women have miscarriages, and most are thought to be the result of chromosomal problems.
"Kylie has made it clear to her representatives that she doesn't want fellow sufferers to be misguided by the false stories regarding her condition and her choice of doctors." Phew! A strong red blooded woman that is not on a 'tight rope'. Get well soon.
Bling-Bling Party, anyone? Got it from Suite Chic N.C. and she says only cool people are allowed. Hmm...
Jenny Frost have signed a big book deal to write romantic novels, with the publisher believing the singer has good material to draw from being part of Atomic Kitten. "She told her publisher Faber And Faber, her life is one big Mills And Boon novel," a source said. Cool. Can't wait to get hold of the book/s.
Pierce Brosnan reckons the makers of the 007 films - in which he became one of the best James Bonds - will be sorry they ditched him for a younger star. The dashing Irishman has been replaced by English actor Daniel Craig for the next adventure, Casino Royale, and leaves with the observation that even now the makers are "regretting their decision". First blond bond. I think Daniel looks more like a distinguished villain. He lacks the charisma of Brosnan. He has a lot to prove come November 2006.
Seems like 'Come And Get It' album is not doing too good on the charts. It doesn't matter. This album is top class with electro-pop sounds that impressed moi. When you have So Good, Some Girls, I Said Never Again & Crazy Boys on the same album, one would just have to shake their head in astonishment on the quality Rachel Stevens has in her locker. Pure pop brilliance. [ Nothing Good About This Goodbye # ]
Michael Duberry is judged by Fowler to be the fattest player he played with - during his spell at Leeds. He said: "His problem was he just loved burgers. There was great team spirit at Leeds, but Michael used to get the brunt of all the mickey-taking because he was fat." No wonder he was always 3-10 steps away when chasing the ball with any attackers in a one-on-one situation. He even had the cheek to flirt with the offside trap with that Hen-ry at Highbury a few seasons back, which of course was terribly punished.
Want to become a music news writer for stereoboard?
Franz Ferdinand are fast becoming the band that the world, and David Bowie no less, loves to love. Pop legend Bowie was bowled over with Alex and gang at a gig in New York earlier this week. A source revealed : "David Bowie was watching intently and was overheard saying how impressed he was." As for the rest of the crowd: "They were going mental for them. America can't get enough of Brit talent." This ffffire is out of control...gonna buuurn this 'suffragette' city..
It seems the bullet-sieve 50 Cent is a little bit suspicious about the ladies in his life, and even assumes that he only gets dates because they want a feel of his bulging... wallet. He said : "I got things I'm really good at and things I'm not that good at. I'm really good at writing music and handling my business. But women, I'm not really good at. Like keeping them - I'm no good." And this is where it all got a little bit paranoid. "I think outside of physical attributes, stability is attractive. Women know when they look at me they wouldn't have to worry about finances ever again. So it's not difficult getting them, but it is difficult for me to keep them."
So how? Ditch the 'p.i.m.p' lifestyle, be a normal dude and find a loyal partner for life? You ain't no gangsta that way, homey...
More 50 news.. Apparently he has hit back at Samuel L Jackson's claims he turned down a role in his forthcoming movie, by asserting the Pulp Fiction actor would only have been cast as a "crackhead" anyway. He tells : "I don't even see where Samuel fits into my life story anyway, unless he plays one of the crackheads. He was a crackhead originally, right?"
"So I come from being a rapper, and he comes from being a crackhead." LOL!! At least that sounds alright; rather than being called a "Mace Windu W*nksta".
Starsailor's "On The Outside" album is out now. Seems that they added more "rock" into their tunes in this third installment. Need more listens to get into the 'good souls' groove.
Their first single -- In The Crossfire ||||
KT Tunstall has impressed moi lately. I was actually skeptical of this half-chinese Scottish lady when she mocked Dido's singing ability and refused to listen to her mercury music prize nominee album. Was thinking - "How dare she say such things about Dido!!" But she admitted her mistake and apologized for it. Her songs are totally different in style compared to the 'White Flag' singer. When I play KT's songs and had to reluctantly stop them, it means they've got class. The bridge for 'Suddenly I See' is just superb and fookin melodious; so much so it keeps repeating in me head. And it's only part of the song. Nice video too.
A.I. technology is slowing creeping into the digital world. Anything to repent to G.O.D?
Robbie Williams has said that he is keen to follow in his mum's footsteps by dabbling in the occult, in an attempt to "demystify" his dark side. Robbie, well known for making things up to make himself sound more interesting, has said that his family were obsessed with spooky things during his childhood and that he is convinced he is now a natural at black magic. He said, "My mum and family were into the supernatural, myths and legends - the stuff that makes our journey through life more interesting. Because of that I got very scared as a kid, and being scared of things that go bump in the night stayed with me for a very long time. In my teens and early twenties, I couldn't stay in my bedroom alone because I was scared of what was on the other side of the door - like the kid from The Sixth Sense."
"Because of that I wanted to tackle my deepest fears regarding that stuff. And the way to demystify it for me was to try black magic." *silence* *cricket noises* *scratch head*....
Ronan Keating has been appointed as a goodwill ambassador for a campaign to combat world hunger. The former Boyzone singer is to promote the work of the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO). Minister of State for Agriculture Brendan Smith said it was a great honour for Keating to be the first Irish person in the role, after his appointment at a special ceremony at the FAO's headquarters in Rome. The 23 goodwill abassadors for the FAO, which include American singer Dionne Warwick and Italian soccer player Roberto Baggio, are tasked with attracting public attention to the fact that some 850 million people continue to suffer from chronic hunger and malnutrition. During a visit to Ghana last year, he was said to be shocked at the sight of poverty and how unfair trade laws were destroying livelihoods, and became a trade justice ambassador for a distinguished charity organisation. Such a good man.
The Incredible Tales series should have one special episode depicting the has-been king of pop-tianak ///. And the PG logo should be on all four corners of the show. Just film him walking around alone at night should be good enough to scare the nation.
Damon Albarn has revealed the first tentative details of the new Blur EP set for release before the end of 2005. Albarn described the new material as "aggressively laid back" and explained that there won't be a lot of coverage around the release. He said : "We've got the songs but we're gonna record them in a few hours and just be very laid back about it. But not musically laid back. It'll be aggressive. Aggressively laid back. It's the total opposite of Gorillaz." Albarn also went on to say that there are no plans to replace Graham Coxon and that Blur may play some live dates soon. Not looking forward to it. No Coxon = No 'universal' quality.
Older women are not the only ones prone to having defective eggs - young women have flaws in about half of theirs too, two separate studies suggest. It had always just been assumed that young women's eggs were in good shape. "We made some assumptions, but we were wrong," says Jeffrey Nelson of the Huntington Reproductive Center in California, who led one study. It is well known that women over the age of 38 are more likely to conceive offspring with chromosomal problems, known as aneuploidies - where too many or too few chromosomes are present.
Preimplantation Genetic Diagnosis (PGD) - a technique in which a cell from an early-stage embryo is examined for such abnormalities before being used for IVF treatment - has confirmed that older women's eggs are riddled with abnormalities. But until now, no one had systematically studied the eggs of younger women for flaws. Paulette Browne and her colleagues examined 275 embryos created from the donated eggs of women aged between 21 and 31. All the donors were ostensibly healthy. The researchers removed cells three days after conception and examined them for aneuploidies. They found that 137 - half - of the embryos had at least one error.
In a similar study, Nelson and colleagues looked at 289 embryos created using eggs from 22 donors under the age of 30. About 42% had chromosomal problems. Browne suggests that perhaps there is an underlying chromosomal abnormality rate in the eggs of all healthy women. Many healthy women have miscarriages, and most are thought to be the result of chromosomal problems.
Tuesday, October 18, 2005
Butcher Blues
The father of Geri Halliwell's baby vowed to stand by her and help raise their baby. British screenwriter Sacha Gervasi broke his silence about the pregnancy and confirmed that he is having a baby with the pop star. He said - "I fully intend to give Geri and the baby all the love and support they need." Geri reportedly broke her baby news to friends and family during a recent dinner at a restaurant in Los Angeles. She had been secretly dating Gervasi since meeting him in the city this summer. Friends say that Halliwell is 'thrilled' at becoming pregnant and is ready to be a mum. Not exactly the type of 'Mi Chico Latino' that I imagined it would turn out to be, but at least she is happy about the situation.
The mulleted one is all set to quit music and focus on being a dad, according to his fiancee Penny Lancaster. Lancaster, who is pregnant with the couple's first baby, says Rod Stewart is thinking of departing from his career to spend more time at home with the new bambino. She said, "Rod's at the point where performing is not the be-all and end-all. He wants to focus on having a family because he didn't have the chance to do that before. He's really turned a corner." That old man wants to have a plain 'sailing' life from now on it seems. Sad that there's no young talent with the similar type of singing vocals.
Jay Chow's new album will be out on the 1st of November. The Taiwan pop king Jay's sixth album is called "November's Chopin" due to the fact that every song in Jay's new album is full of poetry, it makes people think of the "Piano Poet" Chopin, and debuts in November. The album's concept walks the line of "being temperamental". And, in order for the visual affect to flow with the thick sense of classical themes, the singer especially went to the city on the water, Venice, to get shots. Maintaining the style that started from his well-received album "Ye Hui Mei", this album's image and cover was created solely by Jay Chow. This dude can sing, play guitars, drums, piano, etc. Been around since 2000 but me got on the bandwagon about two years back. Loved his last album 'Common Jasmine Orange' although it is not in English. The melodies he can come up with is like what Claudio Ranieri would say - "fantastico!". So, does he really like Chopin?
Noel Gallagher has revealed that Oasis are hoping to release a brand new track by early next year. The Liam penned track 'The Boy With The Blues' didn't quite make the cut for the latest album "DBTT". Noel said,"There's one song that Liam wrote that was left off called 'The Boy With The Blues' that I think we're gonna put out just as a single, that's not gonna be on the next album. That might be out for early next year, but I'm not sure yet." The track would be the first non-album track single the band have released since "Whatever".
As for recording the next album, Noel said that it may be a while off yet. He said: "We've got about eleven pretty good songs for the next record that were left over from this one." A while off...guess would be about 2-3 years time. But this boy bluesy track would be highly anticipated if it's 20% as good as 'Whatever'. All of the news, singing the blues..
Meanwhile, Hellraisers Charlotte C and Liam G are being courted by soft drink giant Pepsi, who reportedly want the two stars to give it a new rock 'n' roll image. If a deal is finalised, the unlikely pair will head-up a lucrative advertising campaign, which will feature the Oasis frontman "teaching" Church how to trash hotel rooms and smash instruments while enjoying a selection of alcoholic drinks mixed with the cola beverage. "Pepsi is becoming more and more popular as a cocktail mixer at parties, so we want a wilder, more controversial image to go with that, and Liam and Charlotte are ideal. They both love their booze and between them they cover the gender demographics we're trying to target."
"Charlotte is young, sexy and fun-loving, while Liam is an older, cool rock star." Ahhh, I'd like to teach the world to sing; in perfect harmony. Aaaahhh, shake aloooong with them... Shakermaker days where Noel told the crowd to 'drink pepsi' after Coke tried to sue the band for 'borrowing' coca-cola's advert tune. Now Pepsi is showing its brilliant marketing strategy to get the two high profile and controversial characters involved in their ads. Charlotte is the perfect advert partner for Liam cause she's electric and she's in the company full of eccentrics.
The rise and rise of Sheffield's Arctic Monkeys looks set to continue with the news that their debut single is set for the Number 1 spot in the charts this week. According to reports the band's single 'I Bet You Look Good On The Dance Floor' has currently outsold incumbent chart toppers Sugababes by around 3,000 units. Who the hell cares about Shu...shu..shu-ger-'babes'? If Babyshambles made people feel down and moody, Arctic Monkeys will make one jump around like a lunatic who's just won the lottery. Be warned.
(She does look good..)
Emma Bunton kept everyone guessing by arriving with on/off lover Jade Jones at a gala event recently. She smiled for the cameras while clutching on to the former Damage singer. They have been wavering about each other for six years and were spotted on holiday together in Crete this summer. One onlooker said: "Emma and Jade looked very cosy, they were very touchy-feely all night." I guess it's about time these 'two become one' yah?
Pete is not allowed visit Kate in rehab. He may have some words of wisdom on drug addiction but Pete Doherty has reportedly been barred from visiting on-off girlfriend Kate at her US rehab clinic. In a snub to Pete, the supermodel has told the clinic she will only see people closest to her. The Babyshambles frontman was ordered to scrap plans to see her during her 30 days at the Meadows unit. A close friend revealed - "She really values her family's support at this difficult time and doesn't want anything or anyone to derail her recovery." He should give her some space to get back on the right track.
Babyshambles debut album CD cover. They will release 'Down In Albion' on November 14 (with a new single 'Albion' is expected to follow on Nov 28). Been a freaking long wait. Did he get that silly icon idea from The Cure or Radiohead album? Poetry music brilliance to be showcased here. Along with the frequent cancelled tour gigs antics of course.
Jack White is set to have a break from The White Stripes next year to focus on his new project. The star will be working as one half of "The Raconteurs" with long-time friend Brendan Benson. They have already laid down some tracks for their joint album this year at Benson's house in Detroit. It is expected to be released in early 2006. Jack said : "I don't want it to sound anything like the White Stripes, this is a full-on band - dual songwriters coming together, building off one another, bouncing off each other." Speaking about their unorthodox style of recording, Benson added: "We each went into separate rooms. He wrote a section, and I wrote a section. We didn't talk about it, we just did it, and it worked out beautifully." The duo took their name from the French for 'skilled teller of anecdotes.' Aaah, side project. Should be interesting. Non-instinct blues sounds.
-- Wonder who Ericia did for a re-appearance? May Yee should continue the series. --
Although FOX network bumped The Simple Life from its schedule, Paris Hilton says the show will go on. "We're shooting Nov 1," she said at the Louis Verdad fashion show. "All the networks are fighting over it." Despite Hilton's claims, no official announcement has been made about the show's future. The viability of the show was called into question after a rift between Hilton and Richie became public. In April, the trouble between them had escalated into an all-out war. Last spring, Hilton had lobbied for Richie to be replaced by Rod Stewart's, Kimberly, but FOX reportedly turned a cold shoulder to the suggestion. On Sunday, Kimberly was coy about doing a future project with Hilton, telling reporters: "You never know." The country jingles might ring again.
Former ABBA members Bjorn Ulvaeus and Benny Andersson went to court recently in a failed attempt to settle a dispute about who wrote the script to one of their musicals. Ulvaeus and Andersson appeared at Stockholm District Court to try to solve a decade-long feud about the script to the musical Kristina From Duvemala, which has been seen by more than 1 million people in Sweden and is expected to move to Broadway in the coming years. Writer Carl-Johan Seth told the court that he should be considered the main writer, a claim that is disputed by Ulvaeus and Andersson. While Seth was originally hired to write the script, they said, his work was later completely revised by director Lars Rudolfsson and dramatist Jan Mark. The two sides were unable to agree on how the rights to the script should be divided, which means the case will likely go to trial next year. Knowing me, knowing you (uh-huuuuuuuuh), there is nothing they can do...Would the winner takes it all?
Some interesting English signs from around the world :
- In a hotel in Yugoslavia:
The flattening of underwear with pleasure is the job of the chambermaid.
- In a hotel in Japan:
You are invited to take advantage of the chambermaid.
- In a laundry in Rome:
Ladies, leave your clothes here and spend the afternoon having a good time.
- In a Tokyo bar:
Special cocktails for the ladies with nuts.
The mulleted one is all set to quit music and focus on being a dad, according to his fiancee Penny Lancaster. Lancaster, who is pregnant with the couple's first baby, says Rod Stewart is thinking of departing from his career to spend more time at home with the new bambino. She said, "Rod's at the point where performing is not the be-all and end-all. He wants to focus on having a family because he didn't have the chance to do that before. He's really turned a corner." That old man wants to have a plain 'sailing' life from now on it seems. Sad that there's no young talent with the similar type of singing vocals.
Jay Chow's new album will be out on the 1st of November. The Taiwan pop king Jay's sixth album is called "November's Chopin" due to the fact that every song in Jay's new album is full of poetry, it makes people think of the "Piano Poet" Chopin, and debuts in November. The album's concept walks the line of "being temperamental". And, in order for the visual affect to flow with the thick sense of classical themes, the singer especially went to the city on the water, Venice, to get shots. Maintaining the style that started from his well-received album "Ye Hui Mei", this album's image and cover was created solely by Jay Chow. This dude can sing, play guitars, drums, piano, etc. Been around since 2000 but me got on the bandwagon about two years back. Loved his last album 'Common Jasmine Orange' although it is not in English. The melodies he can come up with is like what Claudio Ranieri would say - "fantastico!". So, does he really like Chopin?Noel Gallagher has revealed that Oasis are hoping to release a brand new track by early next year. The Liam penned track 'The Boy With The Blues' didn't quite make the cut for the latest album "DBTT". Noel said,"There's one song that Liam wrote that was left off called 'The Boy With The Blues' that I think we're gonna put out just as a single, that's not gonna be on the next album. That might be out for early next year, but I'm not sure yet." The track would be the first non-album track single the band have released since "Whatever".
As for recording the next album, Noel said that it may be a while off yet. He said: "We've got about eleven pretty good songs for the next record that were left over from this one." A while off...guess would be about 2-3 years time. But this boy bluesy track would be highly anticipated if it's 20% as good as 'Whatever'. All of the news, singing the blues..
Meanwhile, Hellraisers Charlotte C and Liam G are being courted by soft drink giant Pepsi, who reportedly want the two stars to give it a new rock 'n' roll image. If a deal is finalised, the unlikely pair will head-up a lucrative advertising campaign, which will feature the Oasis frontman "teaching" Church how to trash hotel rooms and smash instruments while enjoying a selection of alcoholic drinks mixed with the cola beverage. "Pepsi is becoming more and more popular as a cocktail mixer at parties, so we want a wilder, more controversial image to go with that, and Liam and Charlotte are ideal. They both love their booze and between them they cover the gender demographics we're trying to target."
"Charlotte is young, sexy and fun-loving, while Liam is an older, cool rock star." Ahhh, I'd like to teach the world to sing; in perfect harmony. Aaaahhh, shake aloooong with them... Shakermaker days where Noel told the crowd to 'drink pepsi' after Coke tried to sue the band for 'borrowing' coca-cola's advert tune. Now Pepsi is showing its brilliant marketing strategy to get the two high profile and controversial characters involved in their ads. Charlotte is the perfect advert partner for Liam cause she's electric and she's in the company full of eccentrics.
The rise and rise of Sheffield's Arctic Monkeys looks set to continue with the news that their debut single is set for the Number 1 spot in the charts this week. According to reports the band's single 'I Bet You Look Good On The Dance Floor' has currently outsold incumbent chart toppers Sugababes by around 3,000 units. Who the hell cares about Shu...shu..shu-ger-'babes'? If Babyshambles made people feel down and moody, Arctic Monkeys will make one jump around like a lunatic who's just won the lottery. Be warned.(She does look good..)
Emma Bunton kept everyone guessing by arriving with on/off lover Jade Jones at a gala event recently. She smiled for the cameras while clutching on to the former Damage singer. They have been wavering about each other for six years and were spotted on holiday together in Crete this summer. One onlooker said: "Emma and Jade looked very cosy, they were very touchy-feely all night." I guess it's about time these 'two become one' yah?
Pete is not allowed visit Kate in rehab. He may have some words of wisdom on drug addiction but Pete Doherty has reportedly been barred from visiting on-off girlfriend Kate at her US rehab clinic. In a snub to Pete, the supermodel has told the clinic she will only see people closest to her. The Babyshambles frontman was ordered to scrap plans to see her during her 30 days at the Meadows unit. A close friend revealed - "She really values her family's support at this difficult time and doesn't want anything or anyone to derail her recovery." He should give her some space to get back on the right track.
Babyshambles debut album CD cover. They will release 'Down In Albion' on November 14 (with a new single 'Albion' is expected to follow on Nov 28). Been a freaking long wait. Did he get that silly icon idea from The Cure or Radiohead album? Poetry music brilliance to be showcased here. Along with the frequent cancelled tour gigs antics of course.
Jack White is set to have a break from The White Stripes next year to focus on his new project. The star will be working as one half of "The Raconteurs" with long-time friend Brendan Benson. They have already laid down some tracks for their joint album this year at Benson's house in Detroit. It is expected to be released in early 2006. Jack said : "I don't want it to sound anything like the White Stripes, this is a full-on band - dual songwriters coming together, building off one another, bouncing off each other." Speaking about their unorthodox style of recording, Benson added: "We each went into separate rooms. He wrote a section, and I wrote a section. We didn't talk about it, we just did it, and it worked out beautifully." The duo took their name from the French for 'skilled teller of anecdotes.' Aaah, side project. Should be interesting. Non-instinct blues sounds.
-- Wonder who Ericia did for a re-appearance? May Yee should continue the series. --
Although FOX network bumped The Simple Life from its schedule, Paris Hilton says the show will go on. "We're shooting Nov 1," she said at the Louis Verdad fashion show. "All the networks are fighting over it." Despite Hilton's claims, no official announcement has been made about the show's future. The viability of the show was called into question after a rift between Hilton and Richie became public. In April, the trouble between them had escalated into an all-out war. Last spring, Hilton had lobbied for Richie to be replaced by Rod Stewart's, Kimberly, but FOX reportedly turned a cold shoulder to the suggestion. On Sunday, Kimberly was coy about doing a future project with Hilton, telling reporters: "You never know." The country jingles might ring again.
Former ABBA members Bjorn Ulvaeus and Benny Andersson went to court recently in a failed attempt to settle a dispute about who wrote the script to one of their musicals. Ulvaeus and Andersson appeared at Stockholm District Court to try to solve a decade-long feud about the script to the musical Kristina From Duvemala, which has been seen by more than 1 million people in Sweden and is expected to move to Broadway in the coming years. Writer Carl-Johan Seth told the court that he should be considered the main writer, a claim that is disputed by Ulvaeus and Andersson. While Seth was originally hired to write the script, they said, his work was later completely revised by director Lars Rudolfsson and dramatist Jan Mark. The two sides were unable to agree on how the rights to the script should be divided, which means the case will likely go to trial next year. Knowing me, knowing you (uh-huuuuuuuuh), there is nothing they can do...Would the winner takes it all?
Some interesting English signs from around the world :
- In a hotel in Yugoslavia:
The flattening of underwear with pleasure is the job of the chambermaid.
- In a hotel in Japan:
You are invited to take advantage of the chambermaid.
- In a laundry in Rome:
Ladies, leave your clothes here and spend the afternoon having a good time.
- In a Tokyo bar:
Special cocktails for the ladies with nuts.
Monday, October 17, 2005
Crazy Boys
Fans of The Killers were thrown into a state of panic at the band's recent Las Vegas concert, when a palm tree caught on fire. Paris Hilton and her pals Kimberly and Bijou were among the revellers at the event, which was put on to celebrate the one-year anniversary of Body English at the Hard Rock Hotel. But the three front-row VIP seated ladies were among the first to flee their seats when, three-quarters of the way through the show, a hotel guest flicked a cigarette from a balcony in the palm fronds, sparking the blaze. Black smoke engulfed the area, as firefighters quickly put the flames out. Hilton and her pals sought safety inside the hotel. The band continued to play, unaware of the fiasco, as the fans' screams drowned out the sirens. That idiot must have thought 'everything will be alright' for the band members by throwing that ciggy. Or maybe he might be a journalist who feels 'under the gun' to write an interesting review?
Can you mistake my Biology? Nov 14th release..
After Chris was sent home, both Alex and Bren went out for some coffee. Bren felt he had unexpectedly found a good buddy in Alex. For their project task, the 'Staples' company wants to see an innovative way to improve the filing system at work. Alex and Bren created a table with a glass top & two baskets added-on underneath the table to place 2 set of papers at work supposedly for afternoon usage. They never met up with 'Staples' Execs to get further details. Alex, the project manager, told Bren to use yellow pages to search for relevant people to discuss their ideas. Big mistake! Kendra and Craig still can't see eye2eye. Tara, being helpless and dumbstruck on what to do when the other two were lashing out at each other, decided to just munch on her burger with an 'hmmm!' delicious sound. However, they came up with a brilliant idea of a spinning squarish design item with many vertical 'stairs' slots to put in papers,files and stationary. The Staples execs awarded the winning team to Craig's group. Before the boardroom, both Alex & Bren again decided to have a chill out time to spend their last hours together as team members. Both decided to justify what they did right or wrong in the task in a brotherly agreement. During evaluation, Alex defended himself impressively, stating one point of him taking risks was going to Israel for some education. Bren looked like he just dont want to be there anymore, showing no desire to fight back. So he let his buddy advance to final four and got himself eliminated. He admitted that he got tired of being involved in the competition. But he's one funny dude, with his crappy sex jokes and the infamous 'cucumber' advert idea.
Westlife are out with the video to their new single 'You Raise Me Up', from the album 'Face To Face', due out on Oct 31st.
Kylie's topic - Spice helps to stop the spread of breast cancer?
This weekend, The Strokes will be working on a sexually explicit video to go with their upcoming new single, "Juicebox". The band plan to film a live performance in a New York City radio station which then triggers a sexual frenzy among nearby residents! Julian said: "There might be full-frontal nudity. MTV will not play this video because it's so controversial, but it will be groundbreaking." Nudity? Interesting.. The video's producers scoured New York City for cast members "of all genders, ages, ethnicities and sexual preferences who are 'comfortable' with exhibitionistic displays of love, tenderness and affection - to put it very mildly". Oh my! The Strokes have also settled on a release date for their third record, First Impressions of Earth. The third album will come out on January 6, 2006.
Charlotte Church's habit of insulting her pop rivals has gotten her in trouble with Tatu's Lena Katina. After Church claimed the faux lesbian duo "just sound real shite", adding that "one of them's a minger as well" and that 'All About Us' was "awful", Katina responded, "I will murder her. She should come to Moscow and then I will shoot her in the head just like in our video. No one has heard of her in my country - yet where she lives, everyone knows who we are. She must be very careful with her big mouth because bad things can happen to people."
Sooooo...Lena vs Charlotte = The NEW Hilary vs Lindsay?? I think that's a weird combo : a classical-type singer and a fake lesbian rocker. At least Lindsay and Hilary were in the same category. Some people hope they meet, the main reason being - "This Church girl is getting annoying and it would be hilarious to have the paparazzi film the Tatu chick kicking her fat ass." And all the things they said are quite harsh, eh?? Crazy Chick vs Malchick Gal match winner? This 'tissues and issues' may go on for a long time..
Robbie Williams is apparently planning a musical about his life. (what the ?) After seeing the successes of Abba, Queen and Rod Stewart musicals, he thinks he will be able to emulate them. A source revealed, "A musical based on Robbie's colourful career would be dynamite. It's got all the elements of a classic. There's fame, fortune, heartbreak, breakdowns, exile and salvation. You couldn't make it up." Furthermore, Robbie is apparently working with Guy Chambers again. Musical...hmm...firstly telling people that he is 'strong' enough to go solo after takethat, getting 'angels' to love him, knowing 'she's the one' who can make him a 'better man'. Then he wants to feel supreme on the road to mandalay before he comes undone for eternity. Would an idea of a musical production be 'something stupid'?
Keira Knightley lapdance scene in her new movie Domino proved to be quite daunting to shoot - because she had to do it for real-life gang members in front of her mum. The British actress, who plays late bounty hunter Domino Harvey, admits she was nervous when she had to shoot the scene, in which her character defuses a standoff with East Los Angeles gangbangers by giving their leader a lapdance. But the 20 year old insists the tough guys worked hard at making her feel at ease. "They were really great, sweet guys. Very respectful, great to my mum, had good conversations; they'd explain all their different tattoos to her. And it was a hard scene for me to do because it was the first week of filming and, regardless of whether he was in a gang or not, I had to give his guy a lapdance. But they were really, really nice to me." Such a lucky, nice guy.
Charlize Theron's Hollywood success has prompted a baby-naming boom in her native South Africa, with hordes of new parents flocking to give their daughters her moniker. The actress, who grew up on a farm outside Benoni, has recently discovered a large number of South African baby girls now bear her name. She says, "Somebody told me that now every one out of three baby girls born in South Africa is being named Charlize." Teachers and doctors there are gonna have a huge headache in the future.
What is your pastlife?
Your past life diagnosis: You were born somewhere in the territory of modern Egypt around the year 1850 in your last earthly incarnation. Your profession was that of a medic, surgeon or herbalist. -- Huh??? I hate ERs, bloodly doctor surgeon shows..Herbal medication stuff is ok though. Did I walked like an egyptian? This is all just beyond belief.
Littl'ans debut single featuring Pete Doherty 'Their Way', released on October 17th. This cool song is the type you would be singing during a campfire session, those 'kumbayah' style... Reminds me of one U2 video where the band walks around the street with a bunch of people.
For those hardcore 'Lost' fans, read no further. Not one who likes to be told a spoiler meself, but this damn show has some mysterious stuff that seems to be in the news regularly, especially the unique number combinations found scattered in the show. So, I've compiled a few things that might answer some universal queries.
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Lost spoilers! 1 2
The Numbers Theory: Genetic Mirror Theory II
The infamous set of numbers meaning unveiled??
There is one scene with Walt's missing pic on a milk carton? Wuz up with that?
Oceanflight815 site. Click on the 'barcode on the bottom page' and type "theislandiswaiting"
Interesting tidbit on the numbers as written on Danielle's papers.
4 8 15 16 23 42
4 8 15 16 23 42
4 8 15 16 23 42
4 8 15 16 23 42
4 8 15 16 23 42
4 8 15 16 23 42
4 8 15 16 23 42
8 is 8th number counting in standard reading format. 15 is 15th, 16 is 16th, 23 is 23rd and 42 is 42nd. If only the 4 was a 1 or 7 this would work with all the numbers.
Facts
* The numbers are 4 8 15 16 23 42.
* The numbers total 108 when added together.
* The numbers are used to reset the Countdown Timer inside The Hatch.
Ideas
* They may be coordinates
* They seem to be cursed
The flags on Locke's bedside table. One is the Spanish Cross of Burgundy (something like that) which was used in the year...drumroll please...1516!!!
Can you mistake my Biology? Nov 14th release..
After Chris was sent home, both Alex and Bren went out for some coffee. Bren felt he had unexpectedly found a good buddy in Alex. For their project task, the 'Staples' company wants to see an innovative way to improve the filing system at work. Alex and Bren created a table with a glass top & two baskets added-on underneath the table to place 2 set of papers at work supposedly for afternoon usage. They never met up with 'Staples' Execs to get further details. Alex, the project manager, told Bren to use yellow pages to search for relevant people to discuss their ideas. Big mistake! Kendra and Craig still can't see eye2eye. Tara, being helpless and dumbstruck on what to do when the other two were lashing out at each other, decided to just munch on her burger with an 'hmmm!' delicious sound. However, they came up with a brilliant idea of a spinning squarish design item with many vertical 'stairs' slots to put in papers,files and stationary. The Staples execs awarded the winning team to Craig's group. Before the boardroom, both Alex & Bren again decided to have a chill out time to spend their last hours together as team members. Both decided to justify what they did right or wrong in the task in a brotherly agreement. During evaluation, Alex defended himself impressively, stating one point of him taking risks was going to Israel for some education. Bren looked like he just dont want to be there anymore, showing no desire to fight back. So he let his buddy advance to final four and got himself eliminated. He admitted that he got tired of being involved in the competition. But he's one funny dude, with his crappy sex jokes and the infamous 'cucumber' advert idea.
Westlife are out with the video to their new single 'You Raise Me Up', from the album 'Face To Face', due out on Oct 31st.
Kylie's topic - Spice helps to stop the spread of breast cancer?
This weekend, The Strokes will be working on a sexually explicit video to go with their upcoming new single, "Juicebox". The band plan to film a live performance in a New York City radio station which then triggers a sexual frenzy among nearby residents! Julian said: "There might be full-frontal nudity. MTV will not play this video because it's so controversial, but it will be groundbreaking." Nudity? Interesting.. The video's producers scoured New York City for cast members "of all genders, ages, ethnicities and sexual preferences who are 'comfortable' with exhibitionistic displays of love, tenderness and affection - to put it very mildly". Oh my! The Strokes have also settled on a release date for their third record, First Impressions of Earth. The third album will come out on January 6, 2006.
Charlotte Church's habit of insulting her pop rivals has gotten her in trouble with Tatu's Lena Katina. After Church claimed the faux lesbian duo "just sound real shite", adding that "one of them's a minger as well" and that 'All About Us' was "awful", Katina responded, "I will murder her. She should come to Moscow and then I will shoot her in the head just like in our video. No one has heard of her in my country - yet where she lives, everyone knows who we are. She must be very careful with her big mouth because bad things can happen to people."
Sooooo...Lena vs Charlotte = The NEW Hilary vs Lindsay?? I think that's a weird combo : a classical-type singer and a fake lesbian rocker. At least Lindsay and Hilary were in the same category. Some people hope they meet, the main reason being - "This Church girl is getting annoying and it would be hilarious to have the paparazzi film the Tatu chick kicking her fat ass." And all the things they said are quite harsh, eh?? Crazy Chick vs Malchick Gal match winner? This 'tissues and issues' may go on for a long time..
Robbie Williams is apparently planning a musical about his life. (what the ?) After seeing the successes of Abba, Queen and Rod Stewart musicals, he thinks he will be able to emulate them. A source revealed, "A musical based on Robbie's colourful career would be dynamite. It's got all the elements of a classic. There's fame, fortune, heartbreak, breakdowns, exile and salvation. You couldn't make it up." Furthermore, Robbie is apparently working with Guy Chambers again. Musical...hmm...firstly telling people that he is 'strong' enough to go solo after takethat, getting 'angels' to love him, knowing 'she's the one' who can make him a 'better man'. Then he wants to feel supreme on the road to mandalay before he comes undone for eternity. Would an idea of a musical production be 'something stupid'?
Keira Knightley lapdance scene in her new movie Domino proved to be quite daunting to shoot - because she had to do it for real-life gang members in front of her mum. The British actress, who plays late bounty hunter Domino Harvey, admits she was nervous when she had to shoot the scene, in which her character defuses a standoff with East Los Angeles gangbangers by giving their leader a lapdance. But the 20 year old insists the tough guys worked hard at making her feel at ease. "They were really great, sweet guys. Very respectful, great to my mum, had good conversations; they'd explain all their different tattoos to her. And it was a hard scene for me to do because it was the first week of filming and, regardless of whether he was in a gang or not, I had to give his guy a lapdance. But they were really, really nice to me." Such a lucky, nice guy.
Charlize Theron's Hollywood success has prompted a baby-naming boom in her native South Africa, with hordes of new parents flocking to give their daughters her moniker. The actress, who grew up on a farm outside Benoni, has recently discovered a large number of South African baby girls now bear her name. She says, "Somebody told me that now every one out of three baby girls born in South Africa is being named Charlize." Teachers and doctors there are gonna have a huge headache in the future.
What is your pastlife?
Your past life diagnosis: You were born somewhere in the territory of modern Egypt around the year 1850 in your last earthly incarnation. Your profession was that of a medic, surgeon or herbalist. -- Huh??? I hate ERs, bloodly doctor surgeon shows..Herbal medication stuff is ok though. Did I walked like an egyptian? This is all just beyond belief.
Littl'ans debut single featuring Pete Doherty 'Their Way', released on October 17th. This cool song is the type you would be singing during a campfire session, those 'kumbayah' style... Reminds me of one U2 video where the band walks around the street with a bunch of people.
For those hardcore 'Lost' fans, read no further. Not one who likes to be told a spoiler meself, but this damn show has some mysterious stuff that seems to be in the news regularly, especially the unique number combinations found scattered in the show. So, I've compiled a few things that might answer some universal queries.
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Lost spoilers! 1 2
The Numbers Theory: Genetic Mirror Theory II
The infamous set of numbers meaning unveiled??
There is one scene with Walt's missing pic on a milk carton? Wuz up with that?
Oceanflight815 site. Click on the 'barcode on the bottom page' and type "theislandiswaiting"
Interesting tidbit on the numbers as written on Danielle's papers.
4 8 15 16 23 42
4 8 15 16 23 42
4 8 15 16 23 42
4 8 15 16 23 42
4 8 15 16 23 42
4 8 15 16 23 42
4 8 15 16 23 42
8 is 8th number counting in standard reading format. 15 is 15th, 16 is 16th, 23 is 23rd and 42 is 42nd. If only the 4 was a 1 or 7 this would work with all the numbers.
Facts
* The numbers are 4 8 15 16 23 42.
* The numbers total 108 when added together.
* The numbers are used to reset the Countdown Timer inside The Hatch.
Ideas
* They may be coordinates
* They seem to be cursed
The flags on Locke's bedside table. One is the Spanish Cross of Burgundy (something like that) which was used in the year...drumroll please...1516!!!
Thursday, October 13, 2005
Waiting Game
Paris Hilton's TV show 'The Simple Life' has been axed. The socialite starred in the hit programme with former best friend Nicole Richie but now bosses at the Fox network have pulled the plug on a third series. The company has blamed a crammed schedule on the decision, and have already announced they will replace it with a new run of Simon Cowell's TV talent show 'American Idol Stateside'. Rumours are rife Fox decided to axe the show - in which Paris and Nicole were forced to get jobs - because the pair could not end their long-running feud. The glamorous pair reportedly fell out after Nicole showed Paris' infamous sex tape, 'One Night In Paris', at a party to the pair's friends. Bosses of the show initially wanted to film the pair separately as they made their respective wedding plans. But now Paris has dumped her Greek shipping heir fiance Paris Latsis, Fox decided their was no future for the show. Not so much fun since both of them are not good buddies anymore. Will miss the country song jingle and their ridiculous antics.
Charlize Theron was "spanked" and "whipped" so hard by her mother as a child she got welts on her thighs. The actress admits she was severely disciplined and often physically punished for bad behaviour while she was growing up. She said: "God, I was spanked. I was more than spanked - I was whipped." Once she got hit so hard with a metal coat hanger - for spilling soup on her school uniform - she was left with sores on her thighs. Tough upbringing eyy?
Noel G has recently declared that he's not impressed at all by both the current British music and the young emerging bands, branding it all as 'boring'. He was surprised by the awards his band has received at the Q Awards ceremony, for Best Album and The People's Choice Award, because he truly believes the young bands should have won. The singer added that he's disappointed in them and that the future of British music is not as bright as he expected.
Noel said: "What does it say about the state of music today that it's left to us to dominate these events? I'm 38. I shouldn't really be here. It's embarrassing. Where are all the 21-year-olds? Where's the next Liam Gallagher? Oasis have been going for 15 years and we shouldn't be getting all the awards today. There should be young bands coming through. There has been nothing to challenge Oasis at all. Remember what it was like in 1994 when we came on the scene? It was a movement that swept the country. There has been nothing like that since and I think that is pretty bad. The album charts at the moment are really boring and bland."
Very true. Can't name any bands worthy of the 'supersonic' status. Might have to wait till Noel and gang are on a 'rockin chair' it seems.
Alex Kapranos cited 70's glam rockers Queen as a major influence on the new release. He said, "I've loved Queen ever since I was young. I think there's a Queen influence on the new record - especially their rhythm section. Roger Taylor and John Deacon were masterful. The bass line to Another One Bites The Dust is brilliant. I think Freddie Mercury is the ultimate showman. He really inspires me when I perform." Another franz bites the dust.. That explains the uber-tight stage outfits.
Green Day are to release a CD/DVD pack from their mammoth Milton Keynes shows earlier this year. "Bullet in a Bible" will be released on November 14. Watch the preview here.
Interpol - Slow Hands
Misheard Lyrics:
Eat pies, with no hands.
Original Lyrics:
We spies, we slow hands.
Jenny Frost admits she hates the gym and dieting so much she's had to find a cheat's way of making sure she looks good. One of her secrets, she says, is dance classes. "Dancing is great. It's the secret exercise because you don't feel like you're working out, but you are." Jenny goes to street-dancing classes three times a week to keep her size-eight figure in shape. While she doesn't need to lose any weight, she says the one-hour classes are the perfect way to stay fit and to get definition back in her legs and arms. Jenny has also recently taken up kick-boxing. 'Villa Wellness' peeps may want to take note.
On top of her singing, Jenny has also been signed up by modelling agency Premier, who also have Claudia Schiffer and Cindy Crawford on their books. But despite her svelte 5ft 8in-frame, Jenny still has body hang-ups. She has been engaged to DJ Dominic Thrupp, 41, since Christmas 2003, but there are no plans for the big day. "Dom and I want kids together and it's something we've discussed at length but we're going to wait until we're ready, probably in a couple of years," she says. That uncle is one lucky bastard to have a frost-y 'eternal flame' for life.
Jenny Frost - Crash Landing video
Her first solo single; released on 10th October. Not too sure whether the imitation style from Kylie's 'Your Disco Needs You' video is well suited for her. At least it's much better than Lisa Scott Lee's Electric.
Eminem is cleaning out his closet and releasing a greatest hits album, a move that is sure to further enflame the rumor mill about his impending retirement or decision to take to a long break from music. Mr Slim Shady plans to release 'Curtain Call', a best of album, on December 6, including at least two new songs. It is reckoned to be his last. A source revealed : "It's one last album, celebrating all his big songs and then he's going undercover." It will include two new tracks - which will be the last material Marshall Mathers ever record under the name Eminem.
On Taste In Men
Abi Titmuss : "You know, Danny DeVito could pull me if he made me laugh, was confident and a bit sexy."
Kelly Brook : "I like old-fashioned romance - you can't beat a real gent. It's the small things that make a difference - someone holding open a car door, things like that. I don't like people who help themselves and not you."
Keira Knightley : "I'd go for someone who is a little bit brooding, who will always keep you guessing and make you laugh. And he has to have good shoes."
Geri Halliwell : "I don't think a six-pack is on the menu, but I like someone who is physical and who can charge around as much as me. But I don't mind if he has a bit of a belly on him."
Denise Richards is still waiting for her husband Charlie Sheen to give her a formal public apology for his part in their marital woes. During an interview with David Letterman last month, Sheen admitted that his separation from his wife was the result of his being a "gigantic ass". But Richards, who filed for divorce from the actor earlier this year, is keen to shoot down the general perception that Sheen's statement was a public apology. She said, "Well, it wasn't an apology, per se. He just said he was a gigantic ass. He didn't say, 'I apologise.' I'm still waiting for the public apology. Everyone keeps saying he apologised, but I don't recall an 'I'm sorry' in there."
She added, "It does seem like we're together, but right now we're focusing on the kids."
In recent weeks, Sheen has disclosed that he and Richards are working on a reconciliation. Both should just forgive and forget. Do it for the kids.
What do you get when you mix the hip-hop groove of The Beastie Boys and the funk of All Saints?
Answer : Northern State. The three-woman wrecking hip-hop-centric crew from New Yoork was formed in 2000. Slick in checking rhymes, Northern State made their stage debut at Luna's Lounge in April 2001. Was astonished that this group understood what cool hip-hop should sound like. Must invest time to check them out.
Futureheads - Decent Days & Nights ////
Green Day fans who are familiar with their earlier albums, this song from the futureheads reminds me of a lost track from 'Insomniac'. Scottish slang on a GD song? Very weird but it's nice.
The Prodigy - Voodoo People ////
This is a mind-blowing new single from the Spitfire gang, to be released on October 17. It spoofs a reality tv show(amazing race) whereby blindfolded contestants ran around throughout the whole song to reach an end point. Brilliant idea to represent the song title. What people would do for a top prize..
Charlize Theron was "spanked" and "whipped" so hard by her mother as a child she got welts on her thighs. The actress admits she was severely disciplined and often physically punished for bad behaviour while she was growing up. She said: "God, I was spanked. I was more than spanked - I was whipped." Once she got hit so hard with a metal coat hanger - for spilling soup on her school uniform - she was left with sores on her thighs. Tough upbringing eyy?
Noel G has recently declared that he's not impressed at all by both the current British music and the young emerging bands, branding it all as 'boring'. He was surprised by the awards his band has received at the Q Awards ceremony, for Best Album and The People's Choice Award, because he truly believes the young bands should have won. The singer added that he's disappointed in them and that the future of British music is not as bright as he expected.
Noel said: "What does it say about the state of music today that it's left to us to dominate these events? I'm 38. I shouldn't really be here. It's embarrassing. Where are all the 21-year-olds? Where's the next Liam Gallagher? Oasis have been going for 15 years and we shouldn't be getting all the awards today. There should be young bands coming through. There has been nothing to challenge Oasis at all. Remember what it was like in 1994 when we came on the scene? It was a movement that swept the country. There has been nothing like that since and I think that is pretty bad. The album charts at the moment are really boring and bland."
Very true. Can't name any bands worthy of the 'supersonic' status. Might have to wait till Noel and gang are on a 'rockin chair' it seems.
Alex Kapranos cited 70's glam rockers Queen as a major influence on the new release. He said, "I've loved Queen ever since I was young. I think there's a Queen influence on the new record - especially their rhythm section. Roger Taylor and John Deacon were masterful. The bass line to Another One Bites The Dust is brilliant. I think Freddie Mercury is the ultimate showman. He really inspires me when I perform." Another franz bites the dust.. That explains the uber-tight stage outfits.
Green Day are to release a CD/DVD pack from their mammoth Milton Keynes shows earlier this year. "Bullet in a Bible" will be released on November 14. Watch the preview here.
Interpol - Slow Hands
Misheard Lyrics:
Eat pies, with no hands.
Original Lyrics:
We spies, we slow hands.
Jenny Frost admits she hates the gym and dieting so much she's had to find a cheat's way of making sure she looks good. One of her secrets, she says, is dance classes. "Dancing is great. It's the secret exercise because you don't feel like you're working out, but you are." Jenny goes to street-dancing classes three times a week to keep her size-eight figure in shape. While she doesn't need to lose any weight, she says the one-hour classes are the perfect way to stay fit and to get definition back in her legs and arms. Jenny has also recently taken up kick-boxing. 'Villa Wellness' peeps may want to take note.
On top of her singing, Jenny has also been signed up by modelling agency Premier, who also have Claudia Schiffer and Cindy Crawford on their books. But despite her svelte 5ft 8in-frame, Jenny still has body hang-ups. She has been engaged to DJ Dominic Thrupp, 41, since Christmas 2003, but there are no plans for the big day. "Dom and I want kids together and it's something we've discussed at length but we're going to wait until we're ready, probably in a couple of years," she says. That uncle is one lucky bastard to have a frost-y 'eternal flame' for life.
Jenny Frost - Crash Landing video
Her first solo single; released on 10th October. Not too sure whether the imitation style from Kylie's 'Your Disco Needs You' video is well suited for her. At least it's much better than Lisa Scott Lee's Electric.
Eminem is cleaning out his closet and releasing a greatest hits album, a move that is sure to further enflame the rumor mill about his impending retirement or decision to take to a long break from music. Mr Slim Shady plans to release 'Curtain Call', a best of album, on December 6, including at least two new songs. It is reckoned to be his last. A source revealed : "It's one last album, celebrating all his big songs and then he's going undercover." It will include two new tracks - which will be the last material Marshall Mathers ever record under the name Eminem.
On Taste In Men
Abi Titmuss : "You know, Danny DeVito could pull me if he made me laugh, was confident and a bit sexy."
Kelly Brook : "I like old-fashioned romance - you can't beat a real gent. It's the small things that make a difference - someone holding open a car door, things like that. I don't like people who help themselves and not you."
Keira Knightley : "I'd go for someone who is a little bit brooding, who will always keep you guessing and make you laugh. And he has to have good shoes."
Geri Halliwell : "I don't think a six-pack is on the menu, but I like someone who is physical and who can charge around as much as me. But I don't mind if he has a bit of a belly on him."
Denise Richards is still waiting for her husband Charlie Sheen to give her a formal public apology for his part in their marital woes. During an interview with David Letterman last month, Sheen admitted that his separation from his wife was the result of his being a "gigantic ass". But Richards, who filed for divorce from the actor earlier this year, is keen to shoot down the general perception that Sheen's statement was a public apology. She said, "Well, it wasn't an apology, per se. He just said he was a gigantic ass. He didn't say, 'I apologise.' I'm still waiting for the public apology. Everyone keeps saying he apologised, but I don't recall an 'I'm sorry' in there."
She added, "It does seem like we're together, but right now we're focusing on the kids."
In recent weeks, Sheen has disclosed that he and Richards are working on a reconciliation. Both should just forgive and forget. Do it for the kids.
What do you get when you mix the hip-hop groove of The Beastie Boys and the funk of All Saints?
Answer : Northern State. The three-woman wrecking hip-hop-centric crew from New Yoork was formed in 2000. Slick in checking rhymes, Northern State made their stage debut at Luna's Lounge in April 2001. Was astonished that this group understood what cool hip-hop should sound like. Must invest time to check them out.
Futureheads - Decent Days & Nights ////
Green Day fans who are familiar with their earlier albums, this song from the futureheads reminds me of a lost track from 'Insomniac'. Scottish slang on a GD song? Very weird but it's nice.
The Prodigy - Voodoo People ////
This is a mind-blowing new single from the Spitfire gang, to be released on October 17. It spoofs a reality tv show(amazing race) whereby blindfolded contestants ran around throughout the whole song to reach an end point. Brilliant idea to represent the song title. What people would do for a top prize..
Wednesday, October 12, 2005
Tribulations
Kylie Minogue has turned to Princess Diana's health guru to help her in her battle against breast cancer. She has sought dietary advice from Dr Nish Joshi, who treated the late British royal for depression. A source revealed: "Dr Joshi has struck up a special relationship with Kylie. He can help her get back to how she was by keeping tabs on her diet". It was believed the singer's weight has dropped to just under 40kg after drinking the healthy blends to boost her immune system while she undergoes chemotherapy treatment for breast cancer. The pop babe was advised by an unregistered medic in Paris to mix broccoli, carrots, garlic, seaweed, papaya, chilli peppers, kale, tomatoes, rosemary and tumeric and drink the concoction as a supplement to her usual diet.
Dr Joshi - please help her get back in healthy shape. Her latest photos taken while walking around are not very pleasing at all.
Jessica Simpson's album, 'And the Band Played On', which was due for a November release, has been pushed back until May/June of next year, according to her label rep. Gosh. That's kind of a very big gap yeah? Something very fishy going on here.
Girls Aloud - Untitled 3rd Album (Unconfirmed)
1. Long Hot Summer
2. Biology
3. Fall From Grace
4. Everybody Finds Out
5. Whole Lotta History
6. Singapore
7. You're In Trouble
8. Make Believe
9. Real Long Way To Go
10 Brighter Days
11 Come To Me
12 Do You Know (I Hate You So)
13 Try To Be Wild
14 Only For You
15 Go Your Own Way
Rachel Stevens - Come And Get It
1. So Good
2. I Said Never Again (But Here We Are)
3. Crazy Boys
4. I Will Be There
5. Negotiate With Love
6. All About Me
7. Secret Garden
8. Nothing Good About This Goodbye
9. Some Girls
10. Je M'Appelle
11. Funny How
12. Every Little Thing
13. Dumb Dumb
James Bond producer Barbara Broccoli is fighting a desperate battle to make Daniel Craig the next 007. He backed the 37-year-old 'Layer Cake' star to replace Pierce Brosnan. But Martin Campbell, director of the next 007 movie Casino Royale, wants little known Henry Cavill, 22, to play a younger version of Bond. An insider said: "It's a real split-decision. Somebody has to replace Pierce Brosnan, but the parties just can't agree. "Something has to give otherwise we could never see Bond in the cinema again." The two camps will meet later this week to decide who will star in the 21st Bond movie. Shooting is due to begin in January, with a release date of October 2006.
Owen Wilson and Ben Stiller are set to return as Zoolander's two stupid male models in an upcoming sequel. Wilson insists he's keen to revisit the project that became a surprise cult hit in 2000. He said, "We're talking about that now." In the film, the clueless fashion model, Derek Zoolander (Stiller), is brainwashed to kill an asian Prime Minister. Cool. There's a second installment. Loved this movie coz it had me laughing in stitches.
Her hectic career was given as one of the reasons Paris Hilton split from her fiance of four months last month. Rather than slowing down any, however, the reality show star is busier than ever in the wake of the relationship's demise - recording her debut album. Currently laying down tracks at a Florida recording studio alongside Scott Storch, a music producer. Wanna-be pop princess Paris, who has also been linked to beer and shipping heir Stavros Niarchos in recent weeks, brushes aside the reports saying: "I'm just having fun right now. I don't have time for a relationship." Oh no!! What the hell is she trying to do? Inspired by Ashlee & Lindsay's route to fame?
All Saints are in talks to reform for a one off gig for a fly on the wall TV show. The girlband that made combats cool split up in 2001 over artistic and personal differences. Sisters Nicole and Natalie Appleton have gone on to limited chart success as a duo, marrying rock icons Liam Gallagher and Liam Howlett respectively. But singer Shaznay Lewis - considered to be the one with the talent - is said to be dead against the reunion. With with her own career stalling, she may have to pick up the mic and join the Appletons and Melanie Blatt on stage once more. One more 'Bootie Call' performance is always nice.
Charlotte Church credits her early success with staying grounded, because the self belief she generated as a child star allows her to stay in control now. She says, "I'm exactly the same person I would be if I wasn't famous. Because I was so young when I started out, the people in charge of me couldn't try to change me - when you're 12 you're very well protected legally. No one was allowed to tell me what to do and what to say. And then I sold so many records that by the time the gloves were off and they wanted to tell me what to do, I didn't have to take any shit. I've made money for me, I've made money for them, and if I don't feel comfortable doing something, then I'm not fooking doing it. And fook you Mr Executive." Wow! As what Survivor's Rob Mariano would say : "That chick got balls!"
Charlotte also thanked Liam G at the Q Awards in London, after he boosted Church's public image by praising her drinking abilities. The beauty was delighted when Liam expressed his admiration for her party-fuelled lifestyle earlier this summer because he is notorious for making derogatory remarks about fellow stars. And Charlotte then decided to show her appreciation as she prepared to present the The Q Lifetime Achievement Award to Robin Gibb. She told the star-studded audience, "I've just got to thank Liam because he made some choice remarks that have done my credibility no end of good."
They should meet up for Digsy's dinner sometime... both treating each other with brotherly/sisterly respect...So let there be love..
Oasis - Don't Look Back In Anger at Man City stadium ////
Dannii Minogue & Soul Seekerz - Perfection ////
Kirsten Dunst has told 'Spider-Man' bosses they will have to pay her millions to star in another one of their films. The star, who signed a three-movie contract, has confessed the next superhero movie will be her last unless she gets an "exorbitant" amount of money. The beauty said, "Unless they pay me an exorbitant amount of money, this will be my last one. If there is more of a story to tell and director Sam Raimi is on board, and everyone is, then maybe. But this is what I am signed to do - three". Well, there's always Kate Hudson to step into Mary-Jane's shoes.
Charlize Theron has dismissed speculation she is planning to marry her longterm boyfriend after acting as bridesmaid at her mother's Californian wedding on Sunday. The Oscar-winning beauty has been dating Irish actor Stuart Townsend for four years, but she has no intention of walking down the aisle, even though she would like to start a family. She says, "I'm happy for people who want to get married but it's not my thing. I'm extremely happy in my relationship and I would love to have kids." That is one "lucky, lucky..you're so lucky" dude.
The war between Liam G and Chris Martin erupted as the pair came face to face at the Q Awards. Liam could not resist calling mild-mannered Chris "a plant pot" as the coldplay frontman stepped on stage to collect the band's only gong. Liam, who has made no secret of his disdain for the Clocks star, was particularly upset when Martin thanked Oasis for being a huge influence on Coldplay. Martin said: "Liam is charming. He said some rude things but, you know, we don't have an argument with anyone. We'd like to show our undying love and respect for Oasis." Showing his contempt, Gallagher heckled: "Knobhead! Come on, have a pop. You're a plant pot." He later added: "That lot are all wankers. Fook 'em." LOL!!!
Oasis won Best Album, for Don't Believe The Truth, and The People's Choice Award at the Grosvenor House Hotel bash.
The invasion of the indie Monkeys! Believe the hype.
Robbie Williams officially launched his new album in front of 7,000 German fans with a broken bone in his arm. The 31-year-old slipped and fell while playing football in Berlin on Friday, breaking a bone in his right arm. But he told the audience at the City Velodrom Arena : "It's a special occasion. I've had an injection and now I can't feel a thing." During the 90-minute gig, Williams treated his fans to a selection of old hits, as well as showcasing songs from the new album, Intensive Care.
With three costume changes and 15 songs, Williams once again proved his ever-increasing superstardom, a world apart from his days in 90s' boy band. He said: "Dare I say, I maybe feel a little bit like Michael Jackson, and I thank you. I think there may be a vacancy for the King of Pop. Far be it from me to blow my own trumpet, but can I be King of Pop, please, sir?" The show, which ended with gentle ballad Make Me Pure, was broadcast live in cinemas across Europe. He's already the reigning king. But please, no hand-on-crouch-and-point-to-sky
"Heeeee-heeeeeeee!" antics. But a 'rock dj' dance steps is alright.
Robbie had the misfortune of staying at the same hotel as 50 Cent in the run up to his Berlin album launch gig, and thanks to the rapper's partying, found it a little hard to concentrate. A source revealed : "Robbie spent the evening with members of his band in the bar, just sipping tea and mineral water. He had rehearsals the next day and he always takes them very seriously. He was in real need of a good night's sleep."
Meanwhile, in Fiddy partyland: "They kept the bar open, draining it, and they kept asking if they could play rap music in the lobby. Then they were running up and down to their rooms, getting room service and turning up their TVs and stereos." After the complaints from Robbie's people, hotel managers had to ask 50's security to take control of the gang. The guys looked pretty unimpressed - most hadn't even heard of Robbie." That is one interesting incident. Wonder what the 'G' clan did next. Maybe asking '21 questions' about Robb?
50 Cent claims he is the hardest working man in hip-hop because he recorded the soundtrack for his new movie while filming it. The star is so dedicated to the project he spent every moment between takes on "Get Rich or Die Tryin'" laying down tracks. He says: "I created the music while I was actually filming the movie. I had a studio trailer with me and recorded between takes." Ok. The world is impressed. But Lil Kim is still not down with his 'candy shop' music => "If I was selling six, seven million records, I'm not mad at anyone! How can you still be angry at people, still want to come at people? You're making money, you're selling millions of records, you should do something with that leverage." Errr..she could at least explain what is that 'something'... Lil is very stressed nowadays.
Dr Joshi - please help her get back in healthy shape. Her latest photos taken while walking around are not very pleasing at all.
Jessica Simpson's album, 'And the Band Played On', which was due for a November release, has been pushed back until May/June of next year, according to her label rep. Gosh. That's kind of a very big gap yeah? Something very fishy going on here.
Girls Aloud - Untitled 3rd Album (Unconfirmed)
1. Long Hot Summer
2. Biology
3. Fall From Grace
4. Everybody Finds Out
5. Whole Lotta History
6. Singapore
7. You're In Trouble
8. Make Believe
9. Real Long Way To Go
10 Brighter Days
11 Come To Me
12 Do You Know (I Hate You So)
13 Try To Be Wild
14 Only For You
15 Go Your Own Way
Rachel Stevens - Come And Get It
1. So Good
2. I Said Never Again (But Here We Are)
3. Crazy Boys
4. I Will Be There
5. Negotiate With Love
6. All About Me
7. Secret Garden
8. Nothing Good About This Goodbye
9. Some Girls
10. Je M'Appelle
11. Funny How
12. Every Little Thing
13. Dumb Dumb
James Bond producer Barbara Broccoli is fighting a desperate battle to make Daniel Craig the next 007. He backed the 37-year-old 'Layer Cake' star to replace Pierce Brosnan. But Martin Campbell, director of the next 007 movie Casino Royale, wants little known Henry Cavill, 22, to play a younger version of Bond. An insider said: "It's a real split-decision. Somebody has to replace Pierce Brosnan, but the parties just can't agree. "Something has to give otherwise we could never see Bond in the cinema again." The two camps will meet later this week to decide who will star in the 21st Bond movie. Shooting is due to begin in January, with a release date of October 2006.
Owen Wilson and Ben Stiller are set to return as Zoolander's two stupid male models in an upcoming sequel. Wilson insists he's keen to revisit the project that became a surprise cult hit in 2000. He said, "We're talking about that now." In the film, the clueless fashion model, Derek Zoolander (Stiller), is brainwashed to kill an asian Prime Minister. Cool. There's a second installment. Loved this movie coz it had me laughing in stitches.
Her hectic career was given as one of the reasons Paris Hilton split from her fiance of four months last month. Rather than slowing down any, however, the reality show star is busier than ever in the wake of the relationship's demise - recording her debut album. Currently laying down tracks at a Florida recording studio alongside Scott Storch, a music producer. Wanna-be pop princess Paris, who has also been linked to beer and shipping heir Stavros Niarchos in recent weeks, brushes aside the reports saying: "I'm just having fun right now. I don't have time for a relationship." Oh no!! What the hell is she trying to do? Inspired by Ashlee & Lindsay's route to fame?
All Saints are in talks to reform for a one off gig for a fly on the wall TV show. The girlband that made combats cool split up in 2001 over artistic and personal differences. Sisters Nicole and Natalie Appleton have gone on to limited chart success as a duo, marrying rock icons Liam Gallagher and Liam Howlett respectively. But singer Shaznay Lewis - considered to be the one with the talent - is said to be dead against the reunion. With with her own career stalling, she may have to pick up the mic and join the Appletons and Melanie Blatt on stage once more. One more 'Bootie Call' performance is always nice.
Charlotte Church credits her early success with staying grounded, because the self belief she generated as a child star allows her to stay in control now. She says, "I'm exactly the same person I would be if I wasn't famous. Because I was so young when I started out, the people in charge of me couldn't try to change me - when you're 12 you're very well protected legally. No one was allowed to tell me what to do and what to say. And then I sold so many records that by the time the gloves were off and they wanted to tell me what to do, I didn't have to take any shit. I've made money for me, I've made money for them, and if I don't feel comfortable doing something, then I'm not fooking doing it. And fook you Mr Executive." Wow! As what Survivor's Rob Mariano would say : "That chick got balls!"
Charlotte also thanked Liam G at the Q Awards in London, after he boosted Church's public image by praising her drinking abilities. The beauty was delighted when Liam expressed his admiration for her party-fuelled lifestyle earlier this summer because he is notorious for making derogatory remarks about fellow stars. And Charlotte then decided to show her appreciation as she prepared to present the The Q Lifetime Achievement Award to Robin Gibb. She told the star-studded audience, "I've just got to thank Liam because he made some choice remarks that have done my credibility no end of good."
They should meet up for Digsy's dinner sometime... both treating each other with brotherly/sisterly respect...So let there be love..
Oasis - Don't Look Back In Anger at Man City stadium ////
Dannii Minogue & Soul Seekerz - Perfection ////
Kirsten Dunst has told 'Spider-Man' bosses they will have to pay her millions to star in another one of their films. The star, who signed a three-movie contract, has confessed the next superhero movie will be her last unless she gets an "exorbitant" amount of money. The beauty said, "Unless they pay me an exorbitant amount of money, this will be my last one. If there is more of a story to tell and director Sam Raimi is on board, and everyone is, then maybe. But this is what I am signed to do - three". Well, there's always Kate Hudson to step into Mary-Jane's shoes.
Charlize Theron has dismissed speculation she is planning to marry her longterm boyfriend after acting as bridesmaid at her mother's Californian wedding on Sunday. The Oscar-winning beauty has been dating Irish actor Stuart Townsend for four years, but she has no intention of walking down the aisle, even though she would like to start a family. She says, "I'm happy for people who want to get married but it's not my thing. I'm extremely happy in my relationship and I would love to have kids." That is one "lucky, lucky..you're so lucky" dude.
The war between Liam G and Chris Martin erupted as the pair came face to face at the Q Awards. Liam could not resist calling mild-mannered Chris "a plant pot" as the coldplay frontman stepped on stage to collect the band's only gong. Liam, who has made no secret of his disdain for the Clocks star, was particularly upset when Martin thanked Oasis for being a huge influence on Coldplay. Martin said: "Liam is charming. He said some rude things but, you know, we don't have an argument with anyone. We'd like to show our undying love and respect for Oasis." Showing his contempt, Gallagher heckled: "Knobhead! Come on, have a pop. You're a plant pot." He later added: "That lot are all wankers. Fook 'em." LOL!!!
Oasis won Best Album, for Don't Believe The Truth, and The People's Choice Award at the Grosvenor House Hotel bash.
The invasion of the indie Monkeys! Believe the hype.
Robbie Williams officially launched his new album in front of 7,000 German fans with a broken bone in his arm. The 31-year-old slipped and fell while playing football in Berlin on Friday, breaking a bone in his right arm. But he told the audience at the City Velodrom Arena : "It's a special occasion. I've had an injection and now I can't feel a thing." During the 90-minute gig, Williams treated his fans to a selection of old hits, as well as showcasing songs from the new album, Intensive Care.
With three costume changes and 15 songs, Williams once again proved his ever-increasing superstardom, a world apart from his days in 90s' boy band. He said: "Dare I say, I maybe feel a little bit like Michael Jackson, and I thank you. I think there may be a vacancy for the King of Pop. Far be it from me to blow my own trumpet, but can I be King of Pop, please, sir?" The show, which ended with gentle ballad Make Me Pure, was broadcast live in cinemas across Europe. He's already the reigning king. But please, no hand-on-crouch-and-point-to-sky
"Heeeee-heeeeeeee!" antics. But a 'rock dj' dance steps is alright.
Robbie had the misfortune of staying at the same hotel as 50 Cent in the run up to his Berlin album launch gig, and thanks to the rapper's partying, found it a little hard to concentrate. A source revealed : "Robbie spent the evening with members of his band in the bar, just sipping tea and mineral water. He had rehearsals the next day and he always takes them very seriously. He was in real need of a good night's sleep."
Meanwhile, in Fiddy partyland: "They kept the bar open, draining it, and they kept asking if they could play rap music in the lobby. Then they were running up and down to their rooms, getting room service and turning up their TVs and stereos." After the complaints from Robbie's people, hotel managers had to ask 50's security to take control of the gang. The guys looked pretty unimpressed - most hadn't even heard of Robbie." That is one interesting incident. Wonder what the 'G' clan did next. Maybe asking '21 questions' about Robb?
50 Cent claims he is the hardest working man in hip-hop because he recorded the soundtrack for his new movie while filming it. The star is so dedicated to the project he spent every moment between takes on "Get Rich or Die Tryin'" laying down tracks. He says: "I created the music while I was actually filming the movie. I had a studio trailer with me and recorded between takes." Ok. The world is impressed. But Lil Kim is still not down with his 'candy shop' music => "If I was selling six, seven million records, I'm not mad at anyone! How can you still be angry at people, still want to come at people? You're making money, you're selling millions of records, you should do something with that leverage." Errr..she could at least explain what is that 'something'... Lil is very stressed nowadays.
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