Van Tango

Adam has compiled a list of 2006 bands to watch out for. I think it's worth reading.

Milburn are really fantastic. Just listen to Lipstick Lickin' and Cheshire Cat Smile.

Pete Doherty interview with BBC Newsnight. Hard to comprehend half of what he was talking about..

Babyshambles performed in concert at The Rythm Factory on Dec 23rd at The Rythm Factory in London, England. Check out pictures from FilmMagic and RexFeatures.

A new 'Albion' forum.

On the second episode, the girls were introduced to a huge boutique mansion which will be their home for the rest of the competition. Sarah stumbled twice during the catwalk(lack of confidence), Bre walked as if she's avoiding invisible mines, Jayla's catwalk was full of scratching the legs, shoulders, etc.... Jayla & Lisa did well during the superheroine flying with wire cables photoshoot. Most of them don't like Cassandra (maybe due to rich family background). Kyle is not model material in my opinion. Nicole is the sweetie pie of the bunch. When it came down to Sarah or Ashley of whom will be sent home, the judges got it right when they decided that Ashley is just a pretty face & not suitable to be a top model. So she got pissed off after getting the boot first. But Jayla is absolutely wow!!

Yeti. I'm currently feeling their music. With more than a hint of the psychedelic easy-going jangle-rock of The Byrds, they write songs with style, imagination and a knack for blissful melodies in a way we haven't seen since The La's. Nothing like the heavy duty stuff of The Libs or BRMC, this one's in the same vibes as The Stands/Zutons/Thrills. Something your visiting aunts would jiggy about if they are ever caught listening.. Keep Pushing On is a very nice video to watch over n over again.

Two former Spice Girls were reunited since Geri left in 1998. She's obviously giving Geri some motherhood advice now that she's expecting. Give her the list of all the best baby designer stores and nannys, etc. An insider said: "Posh was thrilled when she heard Geri was expecting and wanted to spend some quality time with her. There have been a lot of rifts but they've been speaking regularly for the past 18 months." Mum-of-three Victoria treated Geri to cocktails - non-alcoholic we trust - and a trip to the Royal Opera House to see the ballet.

Most notable hookups of 2005...
- Rumor had it Jennifer Aniston and Vince Vaughn were dating when they were seen having dinner in February. But things didn't heat up until they wrapped the movie they made this summer. Now they're supposedly together, but they haven't been spotted together in weeks. Hmm...

- Lindsay Lohan was reportedly hooking up with a few guys. Some of the names tossed around? Bruce Willis(!!!), Christian Slater(???) and Jared Leto is the most recent. At least he's slightly closer to her in age.

- Scarlett has quite the reputation. (Benicio Del Toro in the elevator?) Well this year, she fell for Josh Hartnett. And they make quite an attractive pair.

- Nicole Kidman was spotted on a date with Keith Urban back in July. They were seen riding a motorcycle together in rural Woodstock, New York, before enjoying lunch at natural foods restaurant Elijah's Cafe. Kidman is rumoured to be marrying country star Keith Urban this weekend. The actress reportedly wants to tie the knot before Tom weds his fiancee next summer.


2005 Celeb Weddings
- Sandra Bullock & Jesse James in California on July 16.

- Tiffani Thiessen & Brady Smith in an estate in Montecito, California on July 9.

- Donald Trump & Melania Knauss in Palm Beach on January 22. They're expecting their first child together in '06.

- Ben Affleck & Jennifer Garner: It was a huge year for Bennifer II. Not only did Ben and Jen tie the knot on a Turks and Caicos beach on June 29, they welcomed their first child, a baby daughter named Violet, on December 1. And to think, prior to their wedding they hadn't even ever confirmed that they were dating.

- Ashton Kutcher & Demi Moore: Skeptics said that their May to December romance wouldn't last, but 27-year-old Ash and 42-year-old Demi got hitched on September 24. The couple gathered their closest friends for the top-secret, last-minute nups, which took place at their Beverly Hills home. Demi's daughters with second husband Bruce Willis, who was also in attendance, walked her down the aisle for the Kabbalah ceremony. Ahh!

- Christina Aguilera & Jordan Bratman: The songbird and music producer went all out for their wedding festivities, which took place over a span of five days in California's Napa Valley. The actual wedding ceremony was on November 19 and cost more than $1 million. What a girl wants... is what a girl gets.

80's retro games on the big screen? Independent studio Crystal Sky are planning a movie based on classic arcade game Pac-Man. According to the studio's official site a screenplay is in the final stages of preparation by Hal Haberman and Gil Kenan (Monster House), though no other details have yet been revealed. Also in development are adaptations of beat-'em-up Tekken and Castlevania, the latter being directed by Paul W.S. Anderson, the filmmaker responsible for Mortal Kombat and Resident Evil being brought to the big screen. Not too sure what ideas they have for the Pac-Man movie but Castlevania should be a nice one. Maybe the soundtrack would contain this humble song called Dracula's Lunch..

Noel Gallagher has revealed his frustration with the amount of time he has been forced to take off this holiday. According to him, the band were meant to be having all of January off, but he would rather complete brother Liam's latest offering "The Boy With The Blues". Noel says that although he wants to get the track finished, Liam is quite happy taking time off. He called the track "a bit like Spiritualized...driven by a piano and acoustic guitars." He added: "It's got a chant at the end. There's not much of a chorus to speak of which is why it didn't go on the album." The band are currently working on both an EP and a documentary about their Don't Believe The Truth world tour. They should try our local cuisines, especially the hindu times spicy food. Sure to leave them craving for more unknown South-East Asian 'digsy dinners'.

Noel is apparently ashamed to be British(????), because he thinks his countrymen publicly disgrace their nation when abroad. He has launched a scathing attack on holidaying Brits, accusing them being loud, brash and ignorant. He said: "OK, the British like to travel, but they don't have to carry a Union Jack with them. I'm embarrassed when I see Brits in Australia, they act so English. They have their tops off, wear flip-flops and shout at the top of their voices." And the guitarist said his brother Liam's short-wearing habit makes him one of the UK's worst perpetrators: "A man of his age, it's f**king out of order." LOL!! I reckon Noel might have seen something that was 'hung in a bad place'?

Memorable Quotes of 2005:
Borat - "Can I touch your shakira?"
Noel G on III Quid's stage outfit - "He looks like Zorro on doughnuts."
Album reviewer thoughts of Ashlee Simpson's cd cover - "I Am Me..and these are my boops."

Placebo have completed work on their 5th album which is produced by Dimitri Tikovoi and mixed by Flood. The album is still without a title but it will be released on March 13th and it will feature Alison 'VV' Mosshart from the Kills on a track. Nice! More bulletproof cupid tunes are always welcome.

Morrissey is set to release 'You Have Killed Me' scheduled for release at the beginning of March. It will be the first single from his forthcoming 'Ringleader Of The Tormentors'. The song is written by Morrissey and Jesse Tobias, and will be backed on various formats by 'Good Looking Man About Town,' 'Human Being' and 'I Knew I Was Next'. This charming man never fails to impress.

Dancing leads to nookie? You should be dancing (bee gees high-pitch voice)... I think it could just be that the vibrations created by loud music can lead to increased horniness in women and so greater chance of dance-related sex. Thats what my female pals tell me anyway. Fact or fiction?

Found back this great site that contains live sessions from the likes of Arcade Fire, Art Brut, Maximo Park, Editors, The Futureheads, Sons And Daughters. Good times.

Memorable song lyrics of 2005
** John was a scientist he was hooked on LSD
** I carry the madness, everywhere I go
** I'm probably gonna explo-oh-oh-oh-ode
** You took a white orchid and turn it blue
** I need a ooh-la-la-la..la
** Dancing to electro-pop like a robot from 1984
** In this industry of fools.. musclemen and ghouls
** Walk home, come down, retreat to sleep!
** My little brother just discovered rock & roll
** Oh my god i can't believe it.. I've never been this far away from home
** Ello ello ello ello vee eee!
** Is she more beautiful..is she more beautiful than me?
** I ricoched.. around the world.. drinking-pink-champagne.. it's easy!
** All is wonderful in past lives.. Dreaming of the sun she warms
** About the seeds of the weeds.. That grew in your heart
** Don't look at me that way.. It was an honest mistake
** You're just my good time; you're just my goo-oh-ood time
** It's the first day.. of the rest of your life
** Destroy everything you touch today.. destroy me this way
** Na-na-na-naaaa-don't..
** Bing bing!
** Hey scenesters, hey hey scenesters!
** The voodoo, who-do-what-you-don't-dare-to-people


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2005 Music Discoveries

Jan
Babyshambles 1st song - Gang Of Gin
Kaiser Chiefs - Oh My God
Deep Dish - Flashdance
Thirteen Senses - Do No Wrong
The Killers - Mr Brightside
Kasabian - LSF
Client - Pornography
80s Matchbox B-line Disaster - Rise of the Eagles

Feb
Placebo - Protege Moi
The Bravery - Unconditional (Introduced to many b4 anyone knew!)
Bloc Party - Like Eating Glass

Mar
Michael Buble - Feeling Good
50 Cent - Candy Shop
Natalie Imbruglia - Shiver
Girls Aloud - Wake Me Up

Apr
New Order - Krafty
Rachel Stevens - Negotiate With Love

May
Maximo Park - Graffiti
Oasis - Lyla
Babyshambles - Fuck Forever

June
Jem - Just A Ride
The White Stripes - Blue Orchid
Sons And Daughters - Broken Bones
Timo Maas Ft Brian Molko - First Day

July
Editors - Fingers In The Factory
The Rakes - 22 Grand Job
The Cribs - You Were Always The One

Aug
Le Tigre - Deceptacon
Arctic Monkeys - I Bet You Look Good On The Dancefloor
Ashlee Simpson - L.O.V.E
Franz Ferdinand - Do You Want To
Girls Aloud - Long Hot Summer
Ladytron - Destroy Everything You Touch

Sept
The Long Blondes - Appropriation
Gorillaz - Dare
Goldfrapp - Ooh La La
Hard-Fi - Tight Up Too Tight
The Strokes - Juicebox
We Are Scientists - The Great Escape
Art Brut - My Little Brother

Oct
Art Brut - Formed A Band
Lcd Soundsystem - Tribulations
Girls Aloud - Biology
Tatu - All About Us
The Cardigans - I Need Some Fine Wine
KT Tunstall - Suddenly I See
Robbie Williams - Trippin'
Lady Sovereign - 9 to 5

Nov
The Futureheads - Area
Dirty Pretty Things - Bang Bang You're Dead

Dec
Richard Ashcroft - Break the Night with Colour

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I'm lazy to put up the techno/pop/gangsta delights for next year. So I'll keep it down to rock&roll..

2006 Album Delicacies - Arctic Monkeys, The Strokes, Kasabian, Dirty Pretty Things, The Vines, Radiohead, Trap2, The Hives, Travis, Keane, We Are Scientists, Graham Coxon, Mando Diao, The Futureheads, The Rakes, The Stills, Yeah Yeah Yeahs, The Kooks, Muse, Interpol, Placebo, Silverchair

2006 Flop 2nd Albums? - The Killers, The Bravery, Jet, Bloc Party, Kaiser Chiefs, Maroon 5(wahahahaa..)

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HAPPY NEW YEAR EVERYONE!!! AND LET THE GOOD TIMES ROLL IN 2006!!

Silly Events of 2005
1. Nicolas Cage. He and his wife named their newborn son Kal-el, the name Superman was given when he was born on the planet Krypton. As the boy is sure to find out on the schoolyard in eight years or so, that's weird. He might also be afraid of the Green Goblin or the Green Hornet.

2. Ashlee Simpson. A few months after Jessica's punk-rock wannabe little sis caused a lip-syncing scandal when the wrong vocal tracks played behind her during an appearance on Saturday Night Live, she performed at the Orange Bowl and was soundly booed. Later in the year she returned to the scene of the crime, performing on SNL again in an attempt to prove once and for all that she can sing without the help of electronic vocals. As it turned out, she can...

3. Russell Crowe. The combustible actor always seems weird in the same way: "Fightin' around the world," as a song on South Park once put it. This year, he pleaded guilty to misdemeanour assault charges following an incident when - after the staff at New York's Mercer Hotel failed to help him get a phone connection to his wife - he threw a telephone that hit a hotel concierge in the face. He later made fun of the charges during an appearance at the Australian Film Industry Awards, where he held up an old-fashioned phone threateningly and said, Scarface-style, "(Say) hello to my little friend."

Nick tried to coax Jessy Simpson for a late u-turn decision to save the marriage?

I really can't believe that Kate Hudson and Chris Robinson will be celebrating their fifth wedding anniversary. That's like a golden anniversary in Hollywood years. She better put off that idea to quit acting for some perfume biz venture.

The Strokes drummer Fabrizio Moretti was photographed out with girlfriend Drew Barrymore in Hollywood sporting an 'ET' t-shirt, a tribute to the film that made his actress lover a star.

Julian Casablancas interview with CNN.

The Strokes performed live at the Transilvania Club in Milan, Italy on December 15th, with a set from their forthcoming album 'First Impression of Earth', due out January 3rd.

Oasis performed live at The Point Theatre on last week (Dec 21) in Dublin, Ireland.

Arctic Monkeys release their new single on Jan 16. When The Sun Goes Down is taken from their forthcoming debut LP, Whatever People Say I Am, That's What I'm Not.

Westlife's story of pop survival (6 years). Better than Boyzone & Take That?

Hello.. hello, anybody home? Think Mcfly...Think! Michael J Fox has revealed that he is currently in talks to star in a new 'Back To The Future' film. The 80's trilogy were all massive hits and producers are keen to recreate the magic. However, Fox will only agree to the film if he gets to play the role of mad scientist Doc who was originally played by Christopher Lloyd. Fox said : "The only way it would work would be if I played Doc. I'm 44 years old now and I'm not interested in running around on skateboards. I think after 1, 2 and 3 we all kind of felt we had done it. And I think if they did it again now, they would do it with a younger cast and just do a different realisation of it, which would be fun." Good idea? Prefer it not to happen. Would only spoil the time-travel legacy series. They should come out with another Quantum Leap or Sliders movie.

The Fugees' Pras Michel has rubbished any likenesses to the Black Eyed Peas. The trio who have reunited after ten years together believe they are far superior to overrated Fergie and co. He said: "I don't have nothing bad to say about them, they are what they are. But they're not the Fugees. It's like The Beatles and Oasis - how can you really compare the two? Oasis are good, but they'll never be The Beatles.
"The crazy thing about hip-hop is that people just want to see beef between us... C'mon man, what we going to fight about - who has got the most socially conscious lyrics?" Don't think there is any case to make in this matter. The Fugees are definitely musically better with respectable tunes unlike B.E.P who prefers to sing about anatomies which 90% sounds as good as screeching cat paws on a chalk board.

The Rakes cheerful, lager-soaked vignettes on suburban drinking and half-hearted careerism are delivered with a lyrical insight and vividity that in recent times has only been equalled by Jarvis Cocker and Pulp. And now, finally, the world is starting to take notice as new single '22 Grand Job' - re-released after it's low-key, vinyl only release last year - and a series of coveted Franz Ferdinand support slots look set to take The Rakes up to the next level. XFM features The Rakes live in session and interview with Ian Camfield.

The Rakes '22 Grand Job' [ Lo / Hi ]

The Rakes 'Open Book' [ Lo / Hi ]

How excited am I about Garbage's Greatest Hits on 3rd April 2006! Think about all the amazing singles they've had, Queer, Stupid Girl, Only Happy When It Rains, Push It, I Think I'm Paranoid, Shut Your Mouth, Why Do You Love Me... and songs such as Cherry Lips, Special, When i Grow Up, Breaking Up The Girl, Run Baby Run and Milk are pure pop!

Doll up Rachel Stevens! ....

Now this is hilarious! Noel G was amazed when he heard the temporary cure for fellow Brit rocker Tom Meighan's attention deficit disorder (ADD) - a visit to toy store Toys 'R' Us. Noel toured the United States with the Kasabian frontman and his bandmates earlier this year and was taken aback by Meighan's behaviour when he would start to merge his sentences into one long monologue. He said, "He is mental. And when he gets too mad, they have to take him to a toy shop to calm him down... I don't know whether I'm supposed to say that. He can hold 20 conversations at the same time.
"He was in our dressing room one afternoon, and he's drinking a pint of vodka and Red Bull, and this is before the soundcheck, and in literally one sentence he's going, 'Have you got any f**king Red Bull? Look at that lighter! F**king hell, four for a pound! D'you smoke Marlboro Lights? Birds' fags!'
"And apparently whenever he gets like that and he's too mad, they have to take him to Toys 'R' Us. The last time I actually laid eyes on him, he was in our hotel, he was in Liam's room, but management were s**tting themselves.
"Somebody turned up, put him in a cab to take him to Toys 'R' Us in Times Square, calm him down, because of all the flashing lights and he plays with the toys and then he's alright. That's f**king genius, man!" A test transmission for childhood vision?

We Are Scientists - "It's A Hit" video [ lo / hi ]. Trailer video here.

Carl Barat and Adam Green in London video.

24 fun things to do on an elevator.....
1. Grimace painfully while smacking your forehead and muttering: "Shut up, dammit, all of you just shut UP!"
2. Whistle the first seven notes of "It's a Small World" incessantly.
3. Crack open your briefcase or purse, and while peering inside ask: "Got enough air in there?"
4. Offer name tags to everyone getting on the elevator. Wear yours upside-down.
5. Stand silent and motionless in the corner, facing the wall, without getting off.
6. When arriving at your floor, grunt and strain to yank the doors open, then act embarrassed when they open by themselves.
7. Greet everyone getting on the elevator with a warm handshake and ask them to call you Admiral.
8. On the highest floor, hold the door open and demand that it stay open until you hear the penny you dropped down the shaft go "plink" at the bottom.
9. Stare, grinning, at another passenger for a while, and then announce: "I've got new socks on!"
10. When at least 8 people have boarded, moan from the back: "Oh, no, not now, damn motion sickness!"
11. Meow occasionally.
12. Holler "Chutes away!" whenever the elevator descends.
13. Walk on with a cooler that says "human head" on the side.
14. Stare at another passenger for a while, then announce "You're one of THEM!" and move to the far corner of the elevator.
15. Wear a puppet on your hand and talk to other passengers "through" it.
16. When the elevator is silent, look around and ask "is that your beeper?"
17. Say "Ding!" at each floor.
18. Say "I wonder what all these do" and push the red buttons.
19. Listen to the elevator walls with a stethoscope.
20. Draw a little square on the floor with chalk and announce to the other passengers that this is your "personal space."
21. Announce in a demonic voice: "I must find a more suitable host body."
22. Make explosion noises when anyone presses a button.
23. Wear "X-Ray Specs" and leer suggestively at other passengers.
24. Stop at every floor, run off the elevator, then run back on.

Girls Aloud definitely won't be joining Take That on their tour - because they think the boyband should be supporting them. The five-piece, who have their own arena dates scheduled for next year, reckon they simply don't need to do a gig like that. Guess the elder boys are not love machine materials to be on the show, eh? Cheryl Tweedy said: "I think Take That should come and support us. I'm not really a fan of their music, although perhaps Nicola is. If they asked us to go on tour with them we'd have to say, 'No, you come on ours instead'". But Cheryl and her bandmates are not interested in even seeing them live. Cheryl said: "I'm much more into R'n'B myself. I'd much rather go and see someone like Destiny's Child." Or maybe TLC, Salt & Pepa..

Franz Ferdinand are planning to spend Hogmanay in Glasgow. They are currently taking a break, before heading into the studio next month to lay down new material then jet off to Australia. Kapranos said: "Christmas is a different thing in Scotland, nobody gives a toss about it, New Year is the big celebration. "That's what I'm looking forward to, it's a fantastic night." Heard they are coming to town in February. Plenty of sweating darts of pleasure from the beautiful boys on the beautiful stadium dancefloor for sure..

The online poll of 10,000 film fans was carried out by movie magazine Empire to mark its 200th issue.
- Seven out of ten also think there is too much product placement in films, while 81% thought there were too many sequels and remakes made in Hollywood.
- Two thirds (60%) thought British Films were as good as Hollywood ones and 80% that movie stars are overpaid.
- Two thirds (59%) think there should be more violence in films and 29% have bought a pirate DVD.

Charlotte Church will be returning to her opera roots this Christmas, by singing at Midnight Mass on Xmas eve. She will retreat to her soprano past to sing in her local Cardiff, Wales, church. Church enthuses, "I usually sing at Midnight Mass at the parish where I grew up. I wouldn't want to get drunk on Christmas Eve anyway. I love being all awake and sparky on Christmas Day." This year, Church is planning to spend the day with her family and Gavin. She says, "We'll both go to our family houses for Christmas dinner. I'll go to my nana's, he'll go to his mum's, then we'll just meet up afterwards and have a nice cosy night in." Time to dress like a well-mannered country girl again...and then change into something more crazychicky, right?

Courtney Love is reportedly considering selling her rights to the back catalogue of her late husband Kurt Cobain and Nirvana. The former Hole frontwoman is having financial problems following a string of legal wrangles and has valued the Nirvana rights at $100m. The news is expected to upset Cobain's former bandmates Dave Grohl, Krist Novoselic and Chad Channing, who have sued Love for control over Nirvana rights and for their entitlement to royalties. Can't do much if the widow wants to gain control over this matter.

Keira Knightley wrapped up warm as she continued her Christmas shopping in central London. But this time, the lovely actress wasn't just buying last-minute Christmas gifts - she was also on the prowl for a new home with a good looking mystery guy. The brunette babe is hoping to buy herself a property on America's sunny Californian coast. "Keira has spent a lot of time working in Los Angeles," said an insider. She has made inquiries about a couple of very nice condos in West Hollywood, although she wouldn't want to move there full time. It really would make sense for her to buy a property in the States because that's where a lot of her acting work is."

Oh no! 50 Cent is planning an American Idol-style TV show to find a new member for his hip-hop crew G-Unit. He is convinced he can spot genuine talent and is the best person to find new rap recruits. Fiddy said: "I should actually do a show like that 'cos I have a really good eye for talent. I could find a new member, and record the whole process." So who's gonna be the other judges? Snoop, Dre, SlimShady & Eve? And the host would be...Tony Yayo. The audience must then wear sunglasses to avoid getting blinded by the bling2 decorations.

Jennifer Aniston has shrugged off suggestions the past 12 month have been worst of her life, insisting she wouldn't have changed events "for anything". Borrowing the famous Charles Dickens adage she says: "It's been the best of times, and... it's been the worst of times. It's been difficult, but in many ways it's been great, too. I feel I've grown a lot as a human being throughout the course of it. It's been a year to remember, alright... but I wouldn't change it. I wouldn't trade it in for anything." Good for her.

Too much of touring has taken a shakermaker toll on Noel. He can't wait for the end of Oasis's nine-month tour, as he has had enough of his brother and the band. "We finish touring in Mexico City, in March," says the Mancunian. "By that time, I'll be f***ing sick of it and everybody in it. I'll be f***ing sick of Liam and Gem and Andy and everyone. Sick of the songs, sick of singing The Importance Of Being Idle every night and it'll be like: 'Right. I'm off on holiday for six months!'" The mucky fingers are in a gas panic mode, eh? Noel is also concerned that Sony is planning to release a greatest hits album of the band's work, something he doesn't want to do until Oasis is finished for good. (It's S-O-N-Y...they will do anything to get more mool..) The band's deal end in 2006 and Gallagher fears Sony may try and cash in. "I'm worried they'll cash in and release a best-of," said Noel. "I've always said we'd never do one until we'd split. I think they're going to force our hand. I really wouldn't want to do one, but if they put one out we'll have to get involved otherwise it'll be shit. It's all a scam. You should put one out only when you're finished - in chronological order. But I have a feeling they'll do the dirty on us." He better be there to oversee the production if the plan is actually being carried out. A best-of album is never to be done unless they've ended their timeline as rock and roll stars.

I've got the fookin' Oasis free standing concert tic!!!!!! In this region, we don't get to see the greats but more of those in the veins of limp biscuits, linkin fark, sum41435656, blink1828450234, etc.. Since 1994, the Stand-by-me gang has not set foot in this country for any sort of gig. So the feeling is absolutely up in the sky to say the least...in exactly two months time, the good ol' supersonic heads along with the newbie Acquiesce-s will join forces to witness a Supernova in action.

---Richard Ashcroft's 'Break the Night with Colour' piano intro is very similar to Thirteen Senses 'Into The Fire'---

Richard Ashcroft is offering fans an exclusive sneak preview of a track taken from his upcoming album, Keys To The World. The album isn't out until 23rd January 2006, but a new single Break The Night With Colour precedes the release. Here's a sneak preview of album track 'Cry Til The Morning'. [ Win / Real ]

The Paddingtons album is amazing!! This london outfit plays high adrenaline brit rock&roll with the punk attitude from the ramones, sexpistols. A good discovery. [ Some Old Girl / Panic Attack ]

Franz Ferdinand are out with the video to their new single 'The Fallen'.

Emerald Wizard Radio - 10 bands to watch for in 2006. Besides the usual suspects, there's a few of them like Milburn, Yeti, Komakino, Kubichek which I've heard about and they are very impressive. Will slowly venture into the rest of them. That is, if FirstImpressions & WhateverPeopleSayIam can stop me from repetition mode.

Who would have thought that the world's greatest lady-killer secret agent would have so much trouble getting beautiful women interested in him. While Sean Connery had Ursula Andress, Roger Moore wooed Britt Ekland and Pierce Brosnan seduced Teri Hartcher, the new James Bond, Daniel Craig, is dateless and now the producers are desperate. Filmmakers are having a tough time casting Bond girl Vesper Lynd in the next 007 installment, Casino Royale. Charlize Theron, Uglylina Jolie and Scarlett Johansson has turned down the role.
Will Jessy Simpson be that girl?? It has been rumoured that the newly single Simpson may get the nod. An insider revealed: "She is sexy, blonde and seductive, so she could be perfect. With filming only a month away lets hope she says yes!" Maybe Daniel Craig can help her forget about her divorce...The female lead will have to be cast soon as Casino Royale is slated begin shooting in late January.

Pete Doherty has conceded he will have to beat his drug addiction if he stands any chance of winning back ex-girlfriend Kate Moss. Doherty tells Kirsty Wark in an interview on BBC's Newsnight: "Whilst my life (revolves around drugs) I can't have her in my life. It's as simple as that. She says it's like having an affair with another girl and that won't be acceptable. So it's an ultimatum." Kate-y is out of the picture at the moment. So he'll probably have some peaceful time writing more inspirational songs in that 'place' next year.

Doherty has vowed to become "George Best in reverse" by beating his addictions. He now plans to become known for his musical talents rather than his drug habit. Doherty revealed Moss had dumped him when he walked out of rehab after just nine days - and hurled back the ring he had bought her. The singer still carries it around with him in the hope they will be reunited. "I was nearly blinded when she threw that ring back at me. But I kept it in its little box," he said. "If I bump into her again and there isn't a crack pipe in my jacket..."

Doherty also told the programme he had destroyed all of the model's love letters because he was terrified they would fall into the wrong hands. Doherty said: "The only danger is that I've got journals which I had to destroy. In horror I find myself destroying them just in case they do fall into the wrong hands. They're meant to be private journals with writings to myself and with writings from Kate back and forth - letters to each other in the same book. I've had to let them go. They were things being written at the time and they're the only reliable things - I can't really remember myself. That's one good thing, I suppose, I can't tell a story if I can't really remember what happened." What ever happened?

Franz Ferdinand guitarist Nick McCarthy has launched a new side project - with his wife Manuela. The duo go under the name of Box Codax and are hoping to release their debut single, 'Naked Smile' next month. A full album is expected in the autumn. Nick said: "Naked Smile will be out at the beginning of next year on the label of a friend of mine, Thin Man Records. The album hasn't got a title yet so you'll have to watch out for that. The singer is my lovely wife Manuela." Art rock duo? All for you, Manuela.

Girls Aloud wishes everyone a Merry Christmas!

Rachel Stevens has recorded a video Christmas message for her fans.

The Libertines: Bound Together book release countdown timer.

Mel C visited the Italian version of 'Total Request Live' at MTV Studios in Milan, Italy. Check out pictures from FilmMagic.

Coldplay frontman Chris Martin avoided serious injury when his BMW X5 hit another car in London yesterday. The Fix You hitmaker had a minor shunt on a busy road near Belsize Park. Nobody was hurt. The singer was driving through London's Belsize Park when he slammed into the back of an unnamed woman's Honda. But the rocker refused to leave his BMW X5, staying put in the driver's seat as the other motorist talked to him through the window. Martin's car suffered no damage while the other vehicle now sports a large dent in its rear bumper. He better stop listening to 'speed of sound' while driving in order to avoid a rush of blood to the head.. Martin is also a Monkey fan. He has revealed his admiration for Arctic Monkeys especially Alex Turner. He's amazed at the quality of Turner's lyrics and he loved their debut single. Martin said : "Anyone who can write a line like, 'You're not from New York/You're from Rotherham,' is a genius in my book. That guy (Turner) is immensely talented." Hope his words aren't some Fake Tales of East Sussex...

Two old men can't stop looking at Scarlett. But then, she does look like some 50s icon so hence the admiration. Woody Allen and John Travolta are taking an unhealthy interest in Scarlett Johansson's love life, according to the actress. Scarlett, who stars in Allen's new movie Match Point, is dumbfounded by their obsession, and puts it down to their fatherly feelings towards her. She said, "You know what cracks me up? He (Allen) is fascinated with my love life. And John Travolta's even worse than Woody, he wants to know everything." Scarlett Johansson caused a stir when she arrived at the Rome premiere of 'Match Point' - and was met by hordes of excited Italian men. She was accosted by hundreds of male admirers calling her names and trying to get close to her as she stepped out of her car and walked up the red carpet. Security guards were reportedly forced to step in and control the throng of fans as the sexy star made her way into the theatre. An onlooker was quoted as saying: "People were shouting her name and there was a huge surge as everyone rushed forwards. It was quite something... and security had to step in and save the day." The italianos know bellezza reale (real beauty) when they see one.

We're tied to the 90s? I can't believe it but...East 17 and All Saints have decided to reform!! The two groups decided that it was time to reunite and embark on a joint tour following the positive response to Take That's planned tour for next year. Previously, East 17 songwriter Tony Mortimer had refused to meet up with the other band members after they parted on bad terms. Meanwhile, Shaznay Lewis has finally patched up her differences with fellow All Saints stars Melanie Blatt and Appleton sisters. "Tony has been stubborn about a comeback in the past and Shaznay was left with a very bitter taste in her mouth after an acrimonious split from All Saints," a source told. "But time is a great healer and they have all matured, started families and grown up since they were first in the limelight. They have all agreed that the time is right to cash in after watching Take That storm the album charts and sell out their stadium tour." Hold my body tight for some old fashioned bootie call?

On the first episode of next top model...there were many sorts of activities going on so it's hard to catch up. Some things that stood out were, after Corraine(?) finished her interview, the gay judge(without the blonde hair) placed two pens on his eyebrows to point out her 'prominent' feature wahaahahaha....Layla looks not bad as there is something special about her, Kim is the tom-boy who really can pass off as a guy, Nicole who is like a lil lost girl("you don't know me how come u say i'm naive?"), Diane the big mama detective, Kyle (happy go lucky), Cassandra (ex beauty queen...looked like the early posh spice when she was cool) and Regina (orange hair and having low-self esteem). During the final pick, when Tyra was about to say out the first name, I had 'Cassandra' in my mind. Wa-lah! Cassandra it was! Then it was Lisa, Kyle, Ashley, Bre, Kim, Sarah, Jayla, Corainne(spelling?), Nicole, Diane, Lisa and a potential 'Tiffany' of this season whose name I can't remember but she kept using this phrase "don't get it twisted" throughout the show.

A critical software bug has been discovered in several of the most widely used anti-virus programs. It could be exploited to take control of a computer or to steal information, according to an analysis produced by the independent security analyst who made the discovery. The glitch affects 39 different Symantec products - including both home and enterprise versions of its anti-virus software. It resides within the Symantec anti-virus library, which is used by all of the packages. The analyst, Alex Wheeler, discovered that a critical error occurs when the Symantec anti-virus library decompresses files from "RAR" format for analysis. An attacker could exploit the loophole to load unauthorised code onto a computer, and potentially to crack open its defences, he says. "During decompression of RAR files Symantec is vulnerable to multiple heap overflows allowing attackers complete control of the system(s) being protected," Wheeler writes in his analysis of the flaw. "These vulnerabilities can be exploited remotely without user interaction in default configurations through common protocols."
Symantec has confirmed the problem and produced an advisory of its own. It is currently working on a permanent fix but has released an update so that computers running its anti-virus software should automatically detect and block attempts to exploit the bug. So far, there is no evidence that the bug has been used to attack computers. However, a study released in November 2005 by the SANS Institute, a US-based computer security organisation, suggests that computer criminals are increasingly focusing on anti-virus software in order to compromise machines. This is partly because the software is widely used and runs constantly, but also because bugs in the most widely used operating system - Microsoft's Windows - are now repaired fairly rapidly.

HAVE A MERRY CHRISTMAS, EVERYONE!!!

Former couple Jessica & Nick enjoyed a romantic final get-together last week on the evening before the Irresistable singer filed for divorce. The couple met up at the home owned by Simpson's parents in California for a 'last supper.' Simpson officially filed for divorce on Friday (16 Dec 05). At the meeting, the couple both agreed Jessica would file divorce papers the following day. Sources claim both Lachey and Simpson are keen to remain friends as they divide up their assets. Okay. So that's done. The press won't give them any chance of peace with constant updates on what they will be doing along with any new partner that comes along..

Hawaii Aloha! Jessica is planning to spend the holiday season with her family in Hawaii, as she recovers from her split. And pals now say that she plans to recuperate during a sun-soaked break as she prepares to spend Xmas as a single woman. More ladies night outings, eh? A source said, "She's doing okay. She is emotional, and as upsetting as this is, she knows she made the right decision." Since the split, Simpson has been staying at her parents' house in Los Angeles, while Lachey remains at the couple's home in California. He could finally play that Arcade Game on the top floor all day while his stinky clothes will continue to pile up in the living room..And he could also have 3, 5, 21 scantily clad dancers around him without having to worry much about someone getting green.

Nicole Kidman is going to China early next year. The actress is visiting Beijing for the first time, to shoot her latest film "Headhunters," which co-stars Edward Norton and her Moulin Rouge pal, Ewan McGregor. The film tells a story of love and betrayal, in which Nicole plays a schizophrenic who is the lover of the character played by Ewan McGregor. During her one-month visit to Beijing, Nicole is also slated to be a guest on the new TV program, "Lovely Housewife", where she will talk about the differences between women from eastern and southern countries, alongside Chinese star Gong Li. It would be interesting to see whether Keith Urban will be following her in that trip.


People on the streets have been seeing double? Renee Zellweger has denied reports that she has been meeting up with her ex-husband. In Touch magazine claimed that the Bridget Jones actress had enjoyed two romantic meals with Kenny Chesney. A spokesperson for the star has now denied that the meetings took place, adding, "She and Kenny are not getting back together and they are not dating." The pair announced that they were seeking an annulment in September, after just five months of marriage. So it's just another spoof couple depicting the life of Bridget Jones. Now that's Hollywood life. Anyways, the actress' rep has now insists the pair remain on friendly terms and were just discussing details of their divorce.

Not content with just going on tour, Take That are planning to record an album of new material after completing their reunion shows. "They've been so bowled over by the response they've decided to get back in the studio," a source claimed. "There was initially no plan for it, but since selling out every one of their 31 dates, they've had everyone and their brother telling them to do it." Meanwhile, Mark Owen has warned fans not to expect Robbie Williams to join the band on stage. "I haven't spoken to Rob since we announced the reunion tour," he explained. "He could come and do every night if he wanted, but I'm not expecting him to unless he's bored and there's nothing on telly. He won't turn up." He's bored alright. Robb's going to outer space..

Hollywood Aloud? Nadine Coyle has confessed that she would consider a date with Colin Farrell. The singer is aware that the actor has his eye on her - but she has a few conditions before committing herself. "I read somewhere he said he fancied me, but I'd only consider it if he sorted himself out, quit smoking, got rid of that beer belly and shaved off his silly beard." Beer belly. Can't be as bad as Homer's surely. Oh yeah, both of them are Irish. She can't mistake his bi-o-lo-gy then.


Bummer! That 70s Show, which has been a Fox staple since 1998, has been canceled. The show will air through the end of the season. Apparently, the show stars were asking for too much moooolah. It might be the work of Wilmer Valderrama! He has turned into Mr. Hollywood over the last year or two. It also didn't help that original cast members like Ashton Kutcher and Topher Grace left the show last season. Ashton has been popping in now and then, but it's been on a part-time basis. That 70's Show is one of the funniest show ever. Now I'll just have to watch the re-runs over and over and over....

When there's a robbery, who do you call? Jack Fallon and Meg Barrymore the red & white duo of course.


Libs/Babyshambles live sessions songs galore!

According to unofficial reports, Dirty Pretty Things started recording mid-November and had recorded 7 songs in a few days. The plan is to have it finished by Xmas and out by April with a single February time. I've got a feeling they're gonna be an awesome force in the indie rock calender.

More intensive care antics..Robbie Williams is apparently trying to beat the bulge by wearing a corset. The Robster has shunned the gym in favour of a belly-busting devise which melts fat around the stomach for a more slim and toned appearance. The 'miracle' corset has a suction hose which Robbie puts on before jogging for 40 minutes on a treadmill - a bizarre routine he performs at least three times a week. Robb, who has been described as looking like an eccentric spaceman while performing his exercises, has the Vacunaut device installed in both his London and Los Angeles homes. After quitting boyband Take That in 1995 Robbie piled on the pounds, but soon shed them for the release of single Rock DJ where to the delight of his female fans, he stripped to reveal his toned torso. Hmmm....this looks interesting; if it really does send the unwanted wheel spinning down the road to mandalay.

Mexican referees for the Club World Championship Final where a European team meets a South American team doesn't sound right. At least get an African or Asian ref to ensure a proper match. Not one where funny decisions were a joke.

The decision that shapes this year's EPL season? => Robin Van Persie's disallowed goal after Ljunberg's pass. Reason: That c*nt linesman thought the ball was for Hen-ry who was in an offside position but wasn't interfering with play at that moment. Faces like a red-hot tomato can be imagined on Venger & Fergie. The way Mourinho celebrated like a boy receiving an Xbox 360 present after Joe Cole ran away from a toothless(literally and physically) Lauren 'holiday-mood' ball control and said a quick 'Hello' to a shocked Sol Campbell before expertly curled a low powerful left-foot shot past an outstretched Lehmann showed how much it meant to say 'ta-ta' to the gooners faltering hope to be the kings of london again. Best moment was when the videos zoomed at the Chelski bench showing Jose looking his watch showing 91st min..then extending a handshake to Steve Clark, Baltimar Brito and Rui Faria in quick succession while showing a straight face watching the match. Fooker. And the war of the worlds continued after he ran away into the tunnel after the match ended to avoid shaking hands with Venger. This feud makes the manyoo/arse rivalry look like a Lipton Tea Party. It is Chelski's title to lose.

Keane & Interpol cartoon figures.

Interpol
- NYC (Carson Daily) video
- Take You On A Cruise (Strings Version) audio


Cathy Dennis to mould Paris Hilton into a singing sensation? Yes. The great Cathy Dennis has been employed to help kick start Hilton's music career. Dennis has helped breathe new life into the career of Kylie Minogue especially with the infectious 'Can't Get Your Out Of My Head'. Hilton is hoping that Dennis will pen her a hit to rival that of Lindsay & Ashlee. It is expected that Hilton's musical debut will be released in early 2006. Now if anyone can do wonders, it is Cathy Dennis. As long as Paris don't cover a naughty version of 'Touch Me'(Cathy's 1991 song), then she can try out this side-project without harming the past. She must be really bored of going to parties and shopping(clothes & crazy boys) every other week.

Jennifer Aniston has revealed that she secretly visited the set of 'Friends' so she could reminisce. Aniston reportedly found the show ending very hard to take and could not get the sitcom out of her system. Visiting the old set helped her let go.. She said: "When I was making 'Rumour Has It', I was very close to the old 'Friends' set and went to visit it - which was pathetic. When August rolled around and normally, I was ready to go back to 'Friends', I sat there for about a day and went, 'well, this is awkward' but it just happens. "It was so ready to be done and everybody was ready to let go." However, she admits that all cast members are still 'friends', she said: "I see Courtney Cox every week, being the godmother of her little baby girl and I last week saw Matty Perry and Matty LeBlanc. It's not an effort to keep up with them, we just do it." With so many films on the go and a new man, it's a wonder that she has anytime to feel sentimental at all...

Don't know what is worse. The relentless live charity shows appearing 2-3 times per month begging people to cash-in or Gurmit Babu-Singh being appointed again as the host for S.Idol 2.

Start your Google surf with Babyshambles, The White Stripes, Placebo, Franz and more!

Reminded of his time fronting the Stone Roses, singer Ian Brown stops and sighs. "I often think they were the best days, them early days," Brown said. "We'd played together for so long that we were really, really tight. I think that's why we were so successful when we did break through. But yeah, I am proud of what we achieved. There's not a lot of culture here [in England], y'know. Like, tea comes from China, y'know what I mean? We were able to contribute something to the culture here. Not many people can say that." When The Stone Roses finally did break up, Brown issued a statement denouncing the music business as "the filthiest business in the universe" and retreated briefly to working as a gardener. The music press tipped the band's guitarist, John Squire, for success and it appeared Brown was about to sink into obscurity. As it turns out, Brown's gone onto a well-respected and successful solo career, while Squire's ventures have proven rather hit-and-miss. Listening to The Greatest, its emphasis on beats really stands out. Foo-oooo-ooool's Gold = groooooovy...

King Monkey has slammed Chris Martin for moaning about the paparazzi, insisting press attention comes with the job. The All Ablaze guy also accuses Martin of ripping off other artists on their X+Y album. Brown said, "It (Speed Of Sound) sounds so like Echo And The Bunnyman, it amazes me how they've got away with it. I can't stand the way the guy sells millions of albums, plays stadiums, marries a Hollywood star and complains about the paparazzi. That comes with the territory." Yeah. Chris is quite good at moaning. Ian added: "It's a horrible name, Coldplay. It doesn't conjure up any positive thoughts. He looks like he's on the verge of a panic attack." Wahaahahahaa...coldplay is never associated with anything positive. Just another overrated band. Funny how I don't really bother about the Killers/Bravery culture anymore unlike early this year. They don't have the proper ID for long term success unlike..

Kasabian T-Shirts! Looks good. Time to visit parody t-shirt shops soon. Maybe those Celtic jerseys stock will run out as well.

Oasis dedicated a song to former Manyoo kingpin Roy Keane in Glasgow recently just after he signed for Celtic. Liam G is understood to have been given a very hostile reaction to his tribute to Keane from the Rangers fans in the crowd. Irish football legend Keane recently quit ManYoo and signed for Celtic - Glasgow Rangers' famed rivals - on Thursday. At their SECC show in the city, Gallagher introduced "Bring It On Down" with a Keane dedication, prompting riled fans to throw plastic beer glasses at the stage. Liam is understood to have responded: "You can take it, you're grown up, aren't you?" Kate Moss got a dedication with 'Morning Glory'.

Noel's interview with The Bangkok Post.

Some madferit dudes doing song covers. [ Projects / ColumbiaDemo ]



MoS baby, MoS!!!!!!!
The biggest outfit of British dance club, Ministry of Sound, opens its doors in Singapore on Friday(16 Dec). Built at about S$7 million, the 40,000 square foot venue is the biggest outfit under the brand worldwide. The two-storey club at Clarke Quay can hold over 3,000 party-goers, who will get to enjoy four different genres of music under one roof. Es ist Superfantastisches!!


Renee Zellweger was spotted with ex-husband Kenny, meeting up for secret romantic dates in New York City and Connecticut. Diners and waitresses who have spotted the former couple enjoying each other's company at restaurants report the pair look like they are still together. But they did split - after just 128 days of marriage - when Zellweger filed for divorce, citing fraud among her mysterious reasons. One diner, who spotted the couple at intimate Italian restaurant Mario's in Rock Hill, Connecticut, said: "They just kept looking at each other. They were cuddling during their meal." Friends claim their secret dinner meetings are a sure sign the pair are planning to scrap divorce proceedings and reconcile. This is interesting. Wonder who initiated the meet-up..

Pierce Brosnan offered his Bond successor Daniel Craig words of encouragement in the days leading up to Craig's appointment in October. Despite his bitterness at being dropped as the superspy, Brosnan enjoyed bonding with Craig over a few drinks and gave him advice on how to play 007 in forthcoming Bond movie Casino Royale. Brosnan said: "I know the guy. We've gone out and we talked about it before the whole world knew about it. We had many beers over it and laughed and I wished him well. I just told him to have a good time with it, embrace it, enjoy it and travel through with his head high." They should have had martinis instead..

Hey.. no hotel yorba copyright please! Green Day and My Chemical Romance has been slammed by The White Stripes for "stealing" their colour combination. Jack and Meg White dress in red, white and black and use the colours for their album and single covers. Jack said: "Recently so many bands have adopted the red, white and black colour scheme that it's harder for us to stand out. Green Day, My Chemical Romance, there's plenty of them there." Not cool to 'offend in every way' especially when other groups want to hypnotize the audience using instinct blues methods. Anyways, WTF is Chem Romance all about?? Watching transvests model competition is more worthwhile..

Poor Ashlee. She is currently in a Tokyo hospital after collapsing following an MTV Japan performance. The singer had just performed her single Boyfriend when she said she felt unwell and told the audience she loved them. A few moments later she collapsed in an elevator and was rushed to a nearby hospital. Her spokesman has confirmed all of this and no word yet on how she's doing. before the audience when she told the crowd she felt unwell, and said to them, 'I love you guys.' She then collapsed in an elevator at MTV Japan and was rushed by ambulance to an undisclosed hospital where she has remained. Her publicist, Rob Shuter, confirmed the hospitalization but no further details. The singer has been on a strenuous tour schedule supporting her comeback album. Must be the fault of Joe. Her performamce at the Radio Music Awards on Monday has been canceled, and her family is currently waiting for a diagnosis before deciding whether to fly to Japan, or have Simpson return to the States. One source says the likely diagnosis will be exhaustion. She needs a much needed break.







Lunarin "The Chrysalis" Album Launch (7 Jan 06). This is a quality local band. The trio's brand of music has been described as moody and heavy. That is however only one facet of their sound. If one were to dwell into the music and pay attention to the nuances, one would discover that there is an emphasis on melody and an emphasis on the power of words. I think they are cool, unlike the many pretentious local bands out there.


Some kind soul basically typed out almost the entire content (with scanned pics) of 'Kids in the Riot: Highs and Lows with The Libertines' book.

Oasis, Franz Ferdinand, Maximo Park, Placebo, Ian Brown and Snow Patrol have all been confirmed to play the Bangkok 100 Rock Festival in 2006. They will join local artists on the February 18-19 bill at the Lakeside Muangthong Thani in the Thai capital. Tickets for the event go on sale from midnight on December 17. I think the tics will be snapped within 15-30mins; and there is no english translation from the ticketing site!!!! *pulls hair*

Joy Division are to record new material for the biopic of their late bandmate Ian Curtis, over 25 years after the British band's demise. The group split after frontman Curtis, at just 23, hanged himself in his Macclesfield, England, home in 1980. After years of planning a film on his life, Curtis' widow Deborah has finally agreed to a script proposal and filming is expected to begin next year. Bassist Peter Hook says: "We were asked to do the soundtrack to the film which I thought was a great idea, for Joy Division to do the music for a Joy Division film because we've never really done a soundtrack before. The soundtrack could include new stuff.
"Basically Anton (Corbijn, director) wants to use certain songs by Joy Division so that each song becomes a video. "Every time we get accolades for Joy Division it makes (Ian's suicide) sadder, especially with the film. Working on the film has made the whole thing seem more poignant." Other similar stuff would be Sid Vicious film (Sid & Nancy) and Kurt Cobain's film (Kurt & Courtney). Maybe in about 8-10 years time, there would be plans for a 'Pete & Kate' production?

Secretly-recorded tracks Pete Doherty jointly wrote and sang with ex-girlfriend Kate Moss may make their way to the public. "There's a whole stack of them and they're great," the Babyshambles singer told a spy. "Many could be hits. Would I release them? Well, I would love it." Hmmm...more of 'La Belle Et La Bete' catchy tunes in store? Damn.. that one bloody song is enough to stop listening to the rest of the album.

Kate Moss has ditched her close-knit group of wild friends and been spotted out shopping with that idiot Jack Osbourne. The supermodel, who has been advised to stay clear of her pals and drug addled boyfriend Pete Doherty after being pictured snorting cocaine earlier this year, was pictured out in Los Angeles with Jack - who has also been through rehab and quit drink and drugs. It would be nice if Kate could relay a message to his sister to stop destroying the ears of everyone with her pathetic songs. All her albums should be orbited into space.

Speaking of which, Robbie Williams wants to fly into space. He is desperate for Sir Richard Branson to invite him on the Virgin Galactic SpaceShip when it goes into orbit in 2010. Don't know what he is up to. Maybe sick of boring earth? A ticket for the interstellar trip costs just 115,000 pounds per person. He once told a radio station: "I've been dreaming every night about UFO's, every night. I can't wait to go to sleep at night because those dreams have been so brilliant. I think they are definitely on there way, seriously. Mark my words. From now until 2012 - watch out kids." Planning an earlier 'advertising space' to the aliens out there, eh?

Robbie Williams and 50 Cent appeared on the German TV show "Wetten, dass..?" on ZDF television at the Rheinhalle in Duesseldorf, Germany on Saturday (December 10). Check out the pics from Intertopics/ Getty / Spiegel.

Keira Knightley is jealous of other women's legs. The actress says she becomes a green eyed monster when she spots someone with long, lean pins because she hates hers. She said: "I hate my body. I like so many other people's bodies. I like legs - a good pair of legs on someone else always makes me jealous!" She better not look at Nadine Coyle then. Meanwhile, Keira has posed for a series of sexy shots - 13ft underwater. The sensational photos feature Keira wearing a long gown and a dazzling 42,000 pound necklace as she poses in a special pool used for the James Bond films at Pinewood Studios. The unusual campaign is part of a bid to raise funds for the charity WaterAid. After emerging from the water at the end of the shoot with her dress dripping wet and clinging to her, Keira joked with the crowd, saying: "I don't think I've got the right assets for a Bond film - but maybe I'll become a scuba diver after this shoot!" She is also quoted as saying: "I loved it. I concentrated on trying not to drown. I'd definitely encourage other stars to give it a go for such a worthwhile charity." Keira will visit Tanzania next year to see how WaterAid's funding is helping to change the lives of so many people.