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A controversial lawmaker proposed to award singers from pop duo Tatu with Orders of Friendship."I request that the committee on culture reviews the possibility of awarding singers from the world-famous Tatu pop group with Orders of Friendship," member of the lower chamber of the Russian parliament, Alexei Mitrofanov said during a plenary session. In his opinion, the singers, who have topped the charts all over the world, deserved the state honors and he urged deputies to support his initiative. The Order of Friendship is awarded to figures who have made a substantial contribution to strengthening ties with other countries.
"Yulia Volkova and Yelena Katina have visited dozens of countries and have given thousands of interviews to the media," said Mitrofanov. "Even Prince Charles swore he would learn Russian before TV cameras during a meeting with them." Not bad. All the things they sang did make a huge impact worldwide.

Some nice pics taken by a Strokes fan.

So..Robbie Williams has no interest of breaking into the US music scene. "America has never really been the end piece of the jigsaw for me," the singer said at a crowded news conference in Mexico City. Why is that?? Reason: "I live in America. Nobody knows me there. I can pick my nose, and get away with a lot of things that I wouldn't be able to get away with in the rest of the world, and then everywhere else I go I'm a pop star. And it's fun - it's like being Batman."
His latest record, Intensive Care, would not be promoted in the US. Living there must be something beautiful for Robb, aaayyee? To be 'misunderstood' all the time back home is no fun at all, so it's a smart move to stay in a cave. One million tickets for his 2006 tour were sold in less than 3 hours. Internet servers crashed and telephone systems were unable to cope when the coveted tickets went on sale. To make his fans more delighted, he added a string of extra dates. The tour will see Williams play in venues from Europe to South Africa.

The Subways - Rock n Roll Queen video. His sneering vocals is reminiscent of early Supersonic days. A quality band.

Singapore Idol will return for its second season next February. Hopefully, the winner will be a someone who can actually sing (ala Will Young/Gareth Gates) and not some crap arse who depends on rnb dance moves to compensate for the lack of vocal talents.

Keira Knightley was named Britain's sexiest woman. Her "perfect" looks and laid-back attitude helped her scoop more than 35 per cent of votes in an online poll for some established mag. Sienna Miller was second, grabbing 17 per cent with Kelly Brook coming in third with 14 per cent. Keira also left several other high profile girls in the shade, including Billie Piper, Cat Deeley, Rachel Stevens, Naomi Campbell and Kate Winslet. The deputy editor believes it is not just Keira's looks that set pulses racing. He said: "I think the thing people like about Keira is that she seems very relaxed and down-to-earth. She is grown-up, but not too grown-up, and she seems like a fun person. She also has an astonishing face, it is almost perfect. She looks like a model." Yup. Spot on.

The boys of Franz Ferdinand have apologised to Rachel Stevens and fellow Scots rockers Simple Minds for grabbing the charts from under their noses. What's up with that?? Rachel admitted pop acts like herself are struggling to compete with a wave of Franz-inspired bands conquering the charts. Doesn't matter. Both are quality artistes with their own strengths. Franz new single, Walk Away - will be out on Dec 5th.

Is it really 180 days since Courtney Love was sent to drug rehab? Apparently, she's done her time and she's coming home, leaving the centre with the praise of Judge Rand Rubin ringing in her ears: "You're doing really well. I'm really pleased with the reports," Judge Rubin told Love on Friday. You See, Courtney? That's all it takes to stay clean - being locked up and surrounded by an entire staff of people dedicated to keeping you clean. Should be simple enough to stay out of trouble. Love is on probation for drug offences and attacking a woman with a bottle. She will have to submit to twice-weekly drug and alcohol tests and will be permitted to leave home only under certain circumstances, such as visits to the doctor or her probation officer.

Gwyneth Paltrow is reportedly so afraid of germs she never lets anyone handle her child unless they have used special soap to rid themselves of dirt. A close friend of Gwyneth said: "She's always been pretty clean-obsessed, but recently it's reached a whole new level." Apple's mum is also obsessed with microscopic nasties she never uses public toilets, takes her own brush to the hairdressers and scrubs the bathrooms at hotels where she is staying before washing. All visitors have to take off their shoes before crossing the threshold and will be refused in hand shaking offers. (!!!!!) The actress' spokesman has confirmed Gwyneth allows no shoes in her home and says she was paranoid of unclean visitors when Apple was first born. When it comes to cleanliness, a rush of blood to the head seems to strike her. And this is all yellow...

Women usually complain about their weight, looks or maybe the lack of shoes/bags even though the storeroom can't accomodate hundreds of those items. For Charlotte Church, she hates her legs - because they look like vases. Crazy Chick is generally happy with her curvaceous figure but would like do something to make her legs look better. She confessed: "I have got nice shoulders and I like my boobs. My stomach is flat. But I hate my legs - they look like vases." Charlotte doesn't think she can diet to change the shape of her legs because she's a glutton! She added: "I smoke, I don't do exercise and because I'm happy I eat and eat." Don't think Gavin Henson has anything to complain about when it comes to his current squeeze.. A bit disturbing to see her dressing like some countryside aunt now and then. Maybe her nan likes it that way? Anyways, I'm totally into Charlotte-y's new song - Even God Can't Change The Past to be released on Dec 5th. Her strengths are usually highlighted in ballads. Fantastic vocals! Wonder what Cheryl thinks about it..

Speaking of which, a new war of words has erupted between Cheryl Tweedy and Charlotte Church, after the Voice of an Angel claimed she turned down 'Biology'. "I heard a rough demo and I did not think it was hit potential for me, it's ideal for the girls though," Church told a source. But Tweedy was quick to respond with: "Poppycock. She has never heard it, she is just worried that we will land yet another number one when she has not had one yet." It's getting heated up again. The pop world smiles.

If anyone thinks Crazy Frog song is the worst tune of the year...think again. That title should be engraved in stone and delivered to the B.E.P with the most horrible tune I've ever heard for a very long time. What is the philosophy of writing about her 'Hump'??

JBL : "I'm gonna teach that hair-lipped ORANG UTAN Chris Masters a lesson. Because I'm a wrestling..god!"
Christian : "I tell you what you are. You are a wrestling FROG!"

"Our next record is gonna be like Marc Bolan [on drugs] ... with Dr. Hook, you know what I mean?" Tom Meighan asked recently. He also added : "It's gonna be a sexier album with not as choppy as the first record. We're looking forward to it man, it's gonna be a good challenge for us."
Kasabian are not exactly moving on to the next record yet, however. First the band will release Stateside single Reason Is Treason, named after a quote Sergio Pizzorno read while recording. That particular quote is - "Ann Coulter says that no one, not even liberals, could be wrong on so many counts. She believes the only possible reason is treason."
The band is piecing together live footage for the "Reason Is Treason" video and release a concert album, Live From Brixton Academy, on their Web site. Once the new album is finished sometime next year, the L.S.F crew plan to spend even more time touring America than with their debut. They just love the Americanas.

Lindsay Lohan has been connned by some man pretending to be Jason Lewis (from sex & the city) by convincing her he was in love with her. He had been calling and emailing Lohan, pretending to be Lewis. She then invited the fake Lewis to a club last week and the phoney appeared. A spokeswoman for Lohan confirms the actress was "duped" but insisted she had no interest in stealing Rosario Dawson's boyfriend. That guy sure knows how to fake someone's voice quite well.

A New Jersey school district will pay $117,500 to a student who was punished for creating a website that included critical statements about his middle school. The settlement of the lawsuit brought nearly two years ago follows a decision by a federal judge ruling that Oceanport school administrators violated Ryan Dwyer's free speech rights. Dwyer created the website containing criticism of Maple Place School in April 2003, on his own time from his home computer. Comments posted on the site's "guest book" section angered school officials, who suspended Dwyer for a week, benched him from playing on the baseball team for a month, and barred him from going on his class trip, among other discipline. The district's lawsuit said anti-Semitic remarks were posted on the site, which Dwyer denied writing. "The school district has never - to this day - explained to us what rule or policy our son violated," said Kevin Dwyer, Ryan's father. Grayson Barber, who handled the case, said the school presented no evidence that Dwyer's comments were threatening or disruptive of school activities. "Our schools should encourage debate and political engagement rather than punishing students who provide a forum for free expression," Barber said.