Howie D plays new single on Young Hollywood

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Howie D. paid a visit to Young Hollywood's studio at the Beverly Hills Four Seasons for an exclusive interview and acoustic performance of his latest single, "Lie to Me."

In the interview, Howie discusses what it's like being a Backstreet Boy, going solo, and the creative process behind the recording of his new album, Back to Me. "I've actually been working on this record for 5 years on and off," revealed Howie to Young Hollywood's Kinsey Schofield, "I'm really excited to finally have something that I'm very proud to put my name on."
Howie recently performed in Toronto on New Year's Eve for the Citytv New Year's Eve Bash (pictured above). For more info on upcoming performances, check out Howie's official site, Facebook, and Twitter. And, be sure to pick up Howie's debut solo album, Back To Me, available now on iTunes and Amazon.

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Axl Rose: Jury service was �painless�

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Axl Rose found jury service 'relatively painless'.

The Guns N' Roses frontman has confirmed he took part in a short trial recently. He was requested to sit on a jury for four days and found the process much more enjoyable than he'd expected.

'It was relatively painless,' he told People. 'I was fortunate that everyone in the courthouse and jurors were all really great, plus I got to see daylight from a different prospect.'

The musician finished the process on Tuesday. He sat on the jury on a civil trial which took place in Santa Monica, California.

It's been a busy time for the rock god. He has only just finished a US tour with the famed band, the first time they have played a series of shows in the country for five years.

They have other big things coming up, as they are being inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in April. Other groups receiving the honour include Red Hot Chili Peppers, Beastie Boys and Donovan.

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Aussie fly named after Beyonce

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Australian scientists have name a fly after Beyonce because of its 'bootylicious' shape.

The Scaptia (Plinthina) was first identified in Queensland in 1981, the same year Beyonce was born. To date, it has never been officially named.

Researchers for the CSIRO noticed that the fly's huge behind made it 'the diva of flies' and named in Beyonce in honour of her shapely figure.

Beyonce the fly is a rare horse fly only found in Northern Queensland.

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Sons and Daughters announce remix 12"

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Sons And Daughters follow up their Silver Spell / Optimo remix package with a second 12' released on February 20th.

This time round they focus on Orion, taken from their latest album Mirror Mirror, which was afforded universal critical acclaim on release last year and described by Q as 'a creative rebirth'.

The 12' features 3 mixes kicking off with the Emperor Machine Remix, the solo project of Andy Meecham from Chicken Lips. Next up psychedelic occultist Umberto giving it some strange brew with his mix, and wrapping up the package are Glaswegian Djs Wrong Island with their own particular take on the track.

Sons And Daughters ended on 2011 on a high, playing alongside Primal Scream at Edinburgh's Hogmanay celebrations.

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Sons & Daughters - Orion Remixes by DominoRecordCo

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Katy Perry triumphs at People�s Choice Awards

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Katy Perry triumphed at last night's People's Choice Awards.

Although she pulled out of the awards ceremony days ago, the absent Teenage Dream singer won trophies in five categories including Favourite Female Artist, Tour Headliner, Song of the Year for E.T., TV Guest Appearance and Music Video. Katy had seven nods in total.

Fantasy film Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2 won the second most awards. The eighth and final instalment of the film series adapted from J.K. Rowling's novels was victorious in the Favourite Movie, Action Movie, Ensemble Movie Cast and Book Adaptation categories. The film received nine nominations all together.

Glee starlet Lea Michele was voted the public's Favourite TV Comedy Actress. Lea is grateful to those who appreciate her ambitious character Rachel Berry on Glee.

'[To] all the Rachel Berrys out there!' Lea gushed when she picked up her award at the podium.

Songstress Demi Lovato, who also performed at the ceremony, was another winner with fans as she clenched the Favourite Pop Artist title.

"I won this award because of my fans so I dedicate this to you guys," Demi said on stage. "Without you guys tweeting so many times I wouldn''t be here tonight."

Notable winners of the film categories include Emma Stone for Favourite Movie Actress and Comedic Movie Actress, Johnny Depp for Favourite Movie Actor and Hugh Jackman for Favourite Action Movie Star.

The People's Choice Awards are judged by popular vote and not by industry associations or critics like a lot of the other awards.

The winners were voted for by fans online and on social networking sites like Facebook and Twitter.

2012 People''s Choice Award winners:

Favourite Movie: Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2

Favourite Cable TV Comedy: Hot in Cleveland

Favourite Movie Actor: Johnny Depp

Favourite TV Competition Show: American Idol

Favourite Movie Actress: Emma Stone

Favourite TV Crime Drama: Castle

Favourite Movie Icon: Morgan Freeman

Favourite Sci-Fi/Fantasy Show: Supernatural

Favourite Action Movie: Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2

Favourite Daytime TV Host: Ellen DeGeneres

Favourite Action Movie Star: Hugh Jackman

Favourite Late Night TV Host: Jimmy Fallon

Favourite Drama Movie: Water for Elephants

Favourite Comedy Movie: Bridesmaids

Favourite TV Guest Star: Katy Perry on How I Met Your Mother

Favourite Comedic Movie Actor: Adam Sandler

Favourite Comedic Movie Actress: Emma Stone

Favourite TV Celeb Reality Star: Kim Kardashian

Favourite Movie Star Under 25: Chloë Grace Moretz

Favourite New TV Drama: Person of Interest

Favourite Ensemble Movie Cast: Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2

Favourite New TV Comedy: 2 Broke Girls

Favourite Animated Movie Voice: Johnny Depp in Rango

Favourite Male Artist: Bruno Mars

Favourite Female Artist: Katy Perry

Favourite Movie Superhero: Ryan Reynolds as Green Lantern

Favourite Book Adaptation: Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2

Favourite Song of the Year: E.T., Katy Perry featuring Kanye West

Favourite Network TV Drama: Supernatural

Favourite TV Drama Actor: Nathan Fillion

Favourite Album of the Year: Born This Way, Lady Gaga

Favourite TV Drama Actress: Nina Dobrev

Favourite Cable TV Drama: Pretty Little Liars

Favourite Pop Artist: Demi Lovato

Favourite Hip Hop Artist: Eminem

Favourite Network TV Comedy: How I Met Your Mother

Favourite TV Comedy Actor: Neil Patrick Harris

Favourite TV Comedy Actress: Lea Michele

Favourite R&B Artist: Rihanna

Favourite Band: Maroon 5

Favourite Country Artist: Taylor Swift

Favourite Music Video: Last Friday Night (T.G.I.F), Katy Perry

Favourite Tour Headliner: Katy Perry

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Will.i.am performs 'Great Times' with University of Wisconsin Marching Band

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Will.i.am recently joined the University of Wisconsin marching band at LA Live in Los Angeles for a performance of his new song "Great Times."

The celebration was part of the pep rallies for the 2012 Rose Bowl game between Wisconsin and Oregon, as well as the iamFIRST initiative to create awareness for will.i.am's efforts with education. The 301 person marching band, led by Professor Michael Leckrone, chose "Great Times" for its fitting lyrics and energy. The track is the Brazilian promo single for will.i.am's upcoming solo album, #WILLPOWER, which is due out soon.

will.i.am is also working with Ultrabook, an ultra portable laptop computer, as part of The Ultrabook Project. Using only his eyes, ears, and his Ultrabook, will.i.am will travel around the globe, writing and recording one new song inspired by each city he visits. Visit The Ultrabook Project website for more information on how to get involved.

Be sure to check out will.i.am's video for his single, "T.H.E. (The Hardest Ever)," and head to his official site for the latest news.

"Great Times" with the University of Wisconsin Marching Band: http://youtu.be/buqKyw4BvZk

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Graham Coxon announces new ablum - A+E

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Graham Coxon returns to Parlophone for his new album titled A+E, which will be released on 2nd April. A+E is Coxon's first release since the acclaimed, acoustic-driven The Spinning Top.

Aptly named not only for the sense of scratchy, frantic urgency that suffuses its 10 songs, A+E finds Graham continuing with his singular vision as a truly eclectic artist. Playing all the instruments and improvising in the studio, Coxon found himself preoccupied with lyrical themes around the effects of weekend hedonism in modern Britain, on which A+E shines an outsider's light, albeit with a mordant, sharp wit.

Produced by Ben Hillier, A+E features Coxon's distinctive, visceral garage-punk-pop and is inspired by the experimental genres of Krautrock and the black & white, post-punk era ' bringing to mind artists such as Neu! ('City Hall'), Can and Kraftwerk ('What'll It Take'), as well as Peter Hamill, Joy Division ('Knife In The Cast') and Monochrome Set - with hypnotic, driving grooves ('The Truth'). This may be the closet Graham has ever come to making, in a skewed sense of the word, 'dance' music.

Coxon describes the album as, 'Improvisations, experiments in beats, rhythms. A chance to uninhibitedly make some sort of perversely sad, danceable and funny and despondent songs.' Adding 'I didn't want to get caught up in my usual struggle with trying to make things sound really posh. I didn't want lovely 60s-sounding drums and valves.'

In keeping with the album's themes, Graham will curate the bill on a special tour around the UK in April, where he'll invite his fans to nominate local bands to support him ' he will then select his favourite for each venue (please go to www.nme.com / www.grahamcoxon.co.uk for further information).

The full A+E track list is:
1. Advice
2. City Hall
3. What'll It Take
4. Meet+Drink+Pollinate
5. The Truth
6. Seven Naked Valleys
7. Running For Your Life
8. Bah Singer
9. Knife In The Cast
10. Ohh, Yeh, Yeh

A+E Tour dates, April 2012:
13th O2 Oxford Academy. 0844 477 2000
http://www.ticketweb.co.uk/user/?region=gb_south&query=detail&event=485364&interface=
15th Gateshead Sage. Box office: 0845 413 44444 /
http://www.alt-tickets.co.uk/alttickets/home_graham_coxon.html
16th Edinburgh Liquid Rooms. 08444 999 990 /
www.gigsinscotland.com
17th Glasgow Garage (same as above)
19th Manchester Sound Control. 0845 413 44444 /
http://www.alt-tickets.co.uk/alttickets/home_graham_coxon.html
20th Sheffield Leadmill. 0114 2212 828 /
www.leadmill.co.uk
21st Nottingham Rescue Rooms. 0845 413 44444 /
http://www.alt-tickets.co.uk/alttickets/home_graham_coxon.html
23rd Brighton Concorde. 01273 673311 /
http://www.seetickets.com/Event/GRAHAM-COXON/Concorde-2/611386/
24th Cambridge Junction. 01223 511511 /
www.junction.co.uk
25th London Forum. 0844 811 0051 /
http://www.gigsandtours.com/?a=graham+coxon&site=grahamcoxon
27th Gloucester Guildhall. 01452 503050 /
http://www.seetickets.com/Event/GRAHAM-COXON/Gloucester-Guildhall/611169
28th Bristol Trinity. 0117 9299008 /
http://www.seetickets.com/Event/GRAHAM-COXON/Bristol-Trinity/611133
29th Exeter Phoenix. 01392 667080 /
http://www.seetickets.com/Event/GRAHAM-COXON/Exeter-Phoenix/611161
30th Falmouth Princess Pavilions. 01326 211222 /
http://www.seetickets.com/Event/GRAHAM-COXON/Princess-Pavilion/611165

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Adele hot favourite for The Brit Awards 2012

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Adele is the red hot favourite to pick up both the Best Album at 2/7 and Best Female (1/4) with Coldplay also odds on at 1/2 to pick up Best Group.

But it is the nominations for Best Single that will raise a few eyebrows as Gareth Malone finds himself with a nomination, but William Hill quote him as a 20/1 outsiders.

'Gareth cost us a small fortune when he landed the Christmas number one but I think we are safe offering 20/1 for a BRIT, it must be 100,000/1 that he gets thrown out for bad behaviour!' said Hill's spokesman Rupert Adams.

The BRIT Awards will be held on February 21 at London's O2 Arena.

2012 BRIT Awards nominees:

British male solo artist
Ed Sheeran
James Blake
James Morrison
Noel Gallagher
Professor Green

British female solo artist
Adele
Florence + the Machine
Jessie J
Kate Bush
Laura Manning

British breakthrough act
Anna Calvi
Ed Sheeran
Emeli Sandé
Jessie J
The Vaccines

British group
Arctic Monkeys
Chase & Status
Coldplay
Elbow
Kasabian

British single
Adele, Someone Like You
Ed Sheeran, The A Team
Example, Changed The Way You Kissed Me
Jessie J ft. B.o.B., Price Tag
JLS ft. Dev, She Makes Me Wanna
Military Wives/Gareth Malone, Wherever You Are
Olly Murs ft. Rizzle, Kicks Heart Skips A Beat
One Direction, What Makes You Beautiful
Pixie Lott, All About Tonight
The Wanted, Glad You Came

Mastercard British album of the year
Adele, 21
Coldplay, Mylo Xyloto
Ed Sheeran, +
Florence + the Machine, Ceremonials
PJ Harvey, Let England Shake

International male solo artist
Aloe Blacc
Bon Iver
Bruno Mars
David Guetta
Ryan Adams

International female solo artist
Beyoncé Knowles
Björk
Feist
Lady Gaga
Rihanna

International group
Fleet Foxes
Foo Fighters
Jay-Z/Kanye West
Lady Antebellum
Maroon 5

International breakthrough act
Aloe Blacc
Bon Iver
Foster The People
Lana Del Rey
Nicki Minaj

Outstanding contribution to music award
Blur

Critics' choice
1st: Emeli Sandé
2nd: Maverick Sabre
3rd: Michael Kiwanuka

British producer
Paul Epworth
Flood
Ethan Johns

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Nada Surf behind the scenes video released

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Ahead of the release of NADA SURF's first album of new material in four years, they have uploaded a new behind the scenes video which sees them playing acoustic, cooking and chatting about life as a member of the band.

'The Stars Are Indifferent To Astronomy', released on 23 January 2012, is NADA SURF's sixth studio album, and third for City Slang, following the successful and critically lauded 'The Weight is a Gift' (2005), 'Lucky' (2007) and their self-released covers record 'If I Had a Hifi' (2010) that was intended to be only available at shows but forced into normal retail by popular demand.

It is also accompanied by live shows in London and Glasgow early next month. See below for details.

NADA SURF's line-up for 15 years has been and still is Matthew Caws (vocals, guitar), Daniel Lorca (bass) and Ira Elliot (drums), though this time, they invited guitarist Doug Gillard (Guided by Voices) to join in the recording process as well as a certain increasingly prolific Martin Wenk of Calexico fame. Chris Shaw (Wilco, Brendan Benson and Super Furry Animals) was brought in to produce and record, having worked with the band before when he mixed their 2005 smash, 'Always Love.'

'We've always played faster and a little harder live," Caws says, "but we'd play so carefully in the studio. So with this album, we made a conscious decision to preserve what it felt like in the practice room, when you play with that new-song energy. Just embrace it and not worry whether we're overdoing it, kind of get all the thinking out of the way."

Nada Surf will be in London and available for interview this coming Monday January 16th.

They also play the following live shows:

07. Feb UK Glasgow - King Tuts
08. Feb UK London - Koko

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Toni Braxton hospitalised for lupus

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Toni Braxton suffered a 'lupus flare-up' this week.

The Breathe Again singer experienced pain from the skin condition and was admitted to hospital.

Lupus is a rare form of tuberculosis of the skin that causes brownish swellings that hurt and heal slowly.

Toni is grateful for the good wishes she has received from fans and loved ones.

"I wanted to say thanks to all my fans for their support, as I have been experiencing some flare ups with my lupus which has me in the hospital for a few days,' Toni told TMZ.

Although in pain, Toni knows that she will feel 100 per cent better once her ulcers heal.

"I wanted to clear the record before rumours started, and will totally be fine as I''m blessed to having an amazing family for support,' Toni said.

In November 2010 Toni shared that she suffered from the autoimmune disease.

It is hereditary as her brother also shares the condition and her uncle died from lupus complications.

Lupus can affect many areas of the body, including skin, kidneys, joints, blood cells, the heart and lungs.

It is unknown when Toni will be released from hospital.

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Adele still smoking?

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Adele has reportedly been seen smoking despite recently undergoing throat surgery.

The British singing sensation is apparently struggling to kick her habit, according to Life & Style.

The 23-year-old had microsurgery to remove a benign polyp from her vocal cords two months ago which forced her to cancel several tour dates.

But an eyewitness has told the publication that during a night out with new boyfriend Simon Konecki recently, she was seen smoking.

'Adele and Simon had dinner at Bobby Rubino's in Pompano Beach, Florida on January 1,' the bystander said.

'Right after they were done, she walked out of the place and had a cigarette outside.'

And ten days after arriving back to London, the Someone Like You songstress was also seen smoking in a car.

Just before her surgery Adele said she had 'absolutely no choice but to recuperate properly' or 'risk damaging my voice forever'.

Adele spoke last year of an earlier attempt to give up smoking which she called 'f**king grim'.

'My voice was better when I wasn't smoking,' she told Glamour magazine. 'Within a week I noticed it had changed, but I'd rather my voice be a bit sh*t so I can have a f**king laugh.'

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Daryl Hall celebrates 50th Edition of Live From Daryl's House with Keb Mo

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Internet series come and go but few attain longevity. That's what sets Daryl Hall's Live From Daryl's House apart from the rest. His next episode, debuting January 15, marks his 50th edition of the program.

To celebrate the landmark 50th episode, Daryl Hall gets back to his own blues and gospel roots with Grammy-winning singer/songwriter Keb Mo. The latest installment of the Webby Award-winning series debuts on Jan. 15 at www.lfdh.com.

The Compton, CA-born blues and gospel singer, guitarist and writer started his career playing steel drums and upright bass in a calypso band, before starting to record in the '70s with Jefferson Airplane violinist Papa John Creach in an R&B band when he was 21 years old. Keb Mo has been nominated for a Grammy six times in his career, winning three, including a spot in this year's Best Blues Album category for his latest, The Reflection, released last summer on Yolabelle/Rykodisc.

Said Keb Mo of his Live from Daryl's House experience: "To work with an artist the caliber of Daryl is a great honor. I've admired his work for many years and for me, this was a great honor."

Daryl and Keb Mo collaborate on a seven-song set that includes a Hall track, Cab Driver, from his 2003 solo album, Can't Stop Dreaming, as well as the Daryl Hall and John Oates hit single, Everything Your Heart Desires, from the 1988 album, Oooh Yeah!

The two also perform five songs from Keb Mo's The Reflection, including the hit single, The Whole Enchilada and We Don't Need It, which features a video with Camryn Manheim in a poignant interpretation of how family bonds can transcend hard times, with a video that can be seen here: http://bit.ly/sX83gM. Other Keb Mo songs featured on this very special 50th Live from Daryl's House include All the Way, Inside Outside and My Baby's Tellin' Lies.

Says Daryl: 'Keb Mo defines the phrase nice guy" His smooth effortless soul and blues style works perfectly in my house. Can't wait to work with him again!'

The past five years have marked a steady stream of superlatives and recognition for Live from Daryl's House, with Hall receiving a Webby Award for Best Variety series from more than 10,000 entries at the 14th annual ceremony three years ago at N.Y.'s Cipriani Wall Street before garnering an O Music Award from MTV last year.

Live from Daryl's House is being shown weekly in over 80% of U.S. homes in the nation's top 200 media markets, as well as all of the top 10, including New York (WPIX), L.A. (KTLA), Chicago (WGN), Dallas (KDAF) and Houston (KIAH). The show has also cleared in such key markets as Philadelphia (CBS-owned KYW), Boston (KBIN) and Atlanta (WATL), as well as a number of NBC, Fox and CBS-owned affiliates across the country. Most stations are airing a full hour with two original shows back to back on Saturday nights. The first week of the show did a .2 in national Nielsens, with the second week increasing 50% and several stations adding airings.

The 49 previous episodes of Live From Daryl's House have featured a mix of well-known performers like Booker T and the MGs, Blind Boys of Alabama, Rob Thomas, Train, Smokey Robinson, The Doors' Robby Krieger and Ray Manzarek, Guster, Toots Hibbert, Nick Lowe, K.T. Tunstall, Todd Rundgren, Dave Stewart, Goo Goo Dolls' John Rzeznik and Patrick Stump along with newcomers such as Nikki Jean, Grace Potter & the Nocturnals, Mayer Hawthorne, Eric Hutchinson, Chromeo, Matt Nathanson, Parachute, Plain White T's, Sharon Jones, Diane Birch, Fitz & the Tantrums and Neon Trees.

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Sinead O'Connor Tweets: 'I'm really unwell...and in danger'

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Sinead O'Connor addressed the Twitterverse on Wednesday asking for help with what appears to be a psychological crisis. The situation follows her on-again-off-again-on-again relationship with her new husband which has included a few "too much information" tweets in recent days.

The following are the messages from earlier today and reference her new husband Barry and the newspaper the Irish Independent who published an article alleging that Barry was counselling teenagers on drugs while Sinead was out looking for them:

i realise i will be in trouble 4 doing this but.. ireland is a VERY hard place to find help in. So having tried other ways 1st im asking

does any1 know a psychiatrist in dublin or wicklow who could urgently see me today please? im really un-well... and in danger.

the sindo article about them trying to lose barry his job and every1 being shit to him 4 marrying me has spun me off and im ill

and i desperately need to get back on meds today. am in serious danger. please e mail me at [removed] if u know or are

a psychiatrist who can help me today... dont tweet i b away from computer i broke ankle have to go casualty

[removed] pls.. can any psychiatrist see me today an get me back on meds an help me without me having to go hospital?
me dont wanna leave me kids. or fuck up me work. im sorry worrying any1.. is just am sick and ireland shit for finding help cant think of any other way

Approximately nine hours later, the crisis seemed to be over:

hey.. wanna thank all SO much for such great help today. have a number of numbers, contacts, etc now and appointments

spoke to some great psych docs u all put me on to, gonna meet a few.. but had go hos as fractured ankle (Good work funny ways)

so they wus fab help too.. but u all amazing to send numbers and ideas and i love u all so much for that and am feeling much better

so me start meds for few weeks just they say to lift out of apres marital abuse of inoccent hubby by nasty ppl depression

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Festival Awards Europe winners announced

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The best European festivals, artists and promoters of 2011 were revealed last night at a sold out ceremony, featuring performances from James Vincent McMorrow, Selah Sue and Dog is Dead.

Taking place at Groningen's De Oosterport in The Netherlands, the third edition of the awards was bigger and better than ever with over 350,000 votes and 200 festivals taking part from 32 different countries. A record breaking edition!

Decided by a combination of public vote and industry juries, Festival Awards Europe is the only event solely dedicated to recognising the contributions and achievements of the event organisers and performing artists that generate billions of Euros for local economies and brighten up the summer for tens of millions of festival-goers each year.

And the winners are:

Best Major European Festival ' Sziget Festival (Hungary)
Best Medium-Sized European Festival ' Off Festival (Poland)
Best Small European Festival ' Haldern Pop (Germany)
Best New European Festival ' Extrema Outdoor (Belgium)
Best Indoor Festival ' I Love Techno (Belgium)
Best European Festival Line-Up ' Rock Werchter (Belgium)
YOUROPE Green 'N' Clean Festival Of The Year ' Melt! (Germany)
Artist's Favourite European Festival ' Southside / Hurricane (Germany)
Best Newcomer association with Eurosonic Noorderslag ' James Blake
Best Headliner ' Coldplay
Festival Anthem of the Year - Coldplay 'Viva La Vida'
Virtual Festivals Europe presents Promoter Of The Year ' FKP Scorpio (Germany)
YOUROPE Lifetime Achievement Award ' Michael Eavis, Glastonbury (UK)

For more info http://eu.festivalawards.com/

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Gotye song racks up another 4m views

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Overnight the Walk Off The Earth video has generated another 4 million + views brining it to a total of 15,339,711 in just 6 days and they are now giving away a free download for watching it.

The viral impact of this clip is incredible.

Canadian group Walk Off The Earth and singer Sarah Blackwood became viral superstars when they covered the Gotye and Kimbra song and made the clip featuring five people playing one guitar.

In the new thankyou video they say, 'We just wanted to make this video to say thankyou to everybody who has shared and posted our video. You made this crazy dream come true for us'.

As part of the thankyou, Walk Off The Earth have posted a new and original song called 'These Times' for you to download within the video below.

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Leonard Cohen�s reveals Darkness

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Leonard Cohen has revealed his new spoken word song off his upcoming album Old Ideas.

The song is called Darkness and is his first release since Dear Heather in 2004 and his twelfth studio album for his career.

Darkness sees Cohen muse on his experience on this Earth in that comforting, all-knowing tone that only Cohen can inject into song.

'The present's not that pleasant, just a lot of things to do. I thought the past would last me, but the darkness got that too,' he sings at one point. 'Winning you was easy, but darkness was the prize,' he sings at another. As though recounting a rich life of experiences.

Old Ideas will see the light of day on January 30.

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Quick quips: Eddie Van Halen, Rolling Stones, Reba McEntire, Lionel Richie, Dolly Parton, Jim Reeves, John Parr

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Eddie Van Halen has donated 75 electric guitars from his collection to music programs at schools throughout the Los Angeles area. The gift was made in cooperation with the Mr. Holland's Opus Foundation.
Van Halen said in a statement, "Music is the universal language. It has the ability to transcend and convey every human emotion that exists without saying a word. Music kept me off the streets and out of trouble and gave me something that was mine that no one could take away from me.
"Music education and families are dealing with the economic times, and I wanted to help them. If I can help a kid discover a liking, or even a passion for music in their life, then that's a wonderful thing. Music has provided a good life for me and hopefully it can help make life better for others with this donation."

A group called the Rolling Stones Liberation Front have issued six demands prior to the group's announcement of any 50th anniversary tour. They say if all six aren't met, they will wage a non-violent disruptive action. The demands are:
We want smaller venues.
We want lower ticket prices.
We want a set list overhaul.
We want to eliminate the horn section and back-up singers.
We want the expulsion of all opening acts.
We want all fans to take responsibility for themselves.
To read the details behind each of the demands, check out the article at Classic Rock magazine.

The Academy of Country Music has announced that Reba McEntire and Blake Shelton will return for their annual awards show on April 1 at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas. It is Blake's second year as host and Reba's fourteenth.

The next night, the stars will return to the venue to tape ACM Presents: Lionel Richie and Friends - A Lifetime of Hits. The special will air later in the year on CBS.

k.d. lang has filed papers to dissolve her domestic partnership with Jamie Price. The two first met in 2003 and entered into a partnership contract in 2009.

Dolly Parton's Dixie Stampede in Pigeon Forge, TN has reached a major milestone, it's 25th anniversary year. Parton said of the restaurant "Over the years, some incredibly talented performers, those with two legs and those with four legs, have thoroughly amazed audiences with their talents, and our 25th anniversary season will be no exception!"

Jim Reeves is one of the most successful artists in country music history, racking up hits for years after his death in a 1964 plane crash. Larry Jordan, who knew Reeves and was close friends with his wife, Mary, has written a new book on the singer, Jim Reeves: His Untold Story.

John Parr, who hit in 1985 with the Theme From St. Elmo's Fire (Man in Motion), has recorded a new version of the song for Denver Broncos' quarterback Tim Tebow.

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Ed Sheeran and Adele lead Brits nominations

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Ed Sheeran is nominated for Best Male, Best Newcomer, Best Single and Best Album....

Speaking to Xfm as the nominations were announced Ed said he was "happy" but was surprised Adele hadn't beaten him in the running saying "she's still going to smash it. I think she'll take best album."

Adele shares three nominations for British Female, British Single and British Album of the Year.

Noel Gallagher is up for British Male Solo Artist with brother Liam's Beady Eye failing to make the grade.

Noel will scrap it out with Ed Sheeran, James Blake, James Morrisson and Professor Green for the gong.

Kate Bush is pitched against Adele, Florence, Jessie J and Laura Marling for British Female.

The nominees will have to wait until the official ceremony on February 21 to find out who takes the spoils.

The BRIT Awards 2012 nominations in full below:

BRITISH MALE SOLO ARTIST
Ed Sheeran Atlantic Records / Warner Music
James Blake Polydor / Universal Music
James Morrison Island / Universal Music
Noel Gallagher's High Flying Birds Sour Mash / Sour Mash
Professor Green Virgin / EMI Music

BRITISH FEMALE SOLO ARTIST
Adele XL Recordings / XL Beggars
Florence & The Machine Island / Universal Music
Jessie J Island / Lava / Universal Music
Kate Bush Fish People / EMI Music
Laura Marling Virgin / EMI Music

BRITISH BREAKTHROUGH ACT
Top !ve selected by Voting Academy. Category promoted by BBC Radio 1.
Anna Calvi Domino Records / Domino Records
Ed Sheeran Atlantic Records / Warner Music
Emeli Sandé Virgin / EMI Music
Jessie J Island / Lava / Universal Music
The Vaccines Columbia / Sony Music

BRITISH GROUP
Top !ve selected by Voting Academy. Category promoted by BBC Radio 2.
Arctic Monkeys Domino Records / Domino Records
Chase & Status Mercury / Universal Music
Coldplay Parlophone / EMI Music
Elbow Polydor / Universal Music
Kasabian Columbia / Sony Music

BRITISH SINGLE
Top ten British singles based on commercial radio airplay and sales in the
calendar year are automatically nominated. Promoted by Capital FM and
iTunes, listeners and users will vote for their favourite single of the year.
Adele Someone Like You XL Recordings / XL Beggars
Ed Sheeran The A Team Atlantic Records / Warner Music
Example Changed The Way You Kissed Me Ministry Of Sound
Jessie J Ft B.o.B. Price Tag Island / Lava / Universal Music
JLS Ft Dev She Makes Me Wanna Epic / Sony Music
Military Wives / Gareth Malone
Wherever You Are Decca / Universal Music
Olly Murs Ft Rizzle Kicks Heart Skips A Beat Epic / Sony Music
One Direction What Makes You Beautiful Syco Music / Sony Music
Pixie Lott All About Tonight Mercury / Universal Music
The Wanted Glad You Came Global Talent / Island / Universal Music

MASTERCARD BRITISH ALBUM OF THE YEAR
Supported by The Sun Bizarre Column and ITV1's Daybreak.
Adele 21 XL Recordings XL / Beggars
Coldplay Mylo Xyloto Parlophone / EMI Music
Ed Sheeran + Atlantic Records / Warner Music
Florence & The Machine Ceremonials Island / Universal Music
PJ Harvey Let England Shake Island / Universal Music

INTERNATIONAL MALE SOLO ARTIST
Aloe Blacc Epic / Sony Music
Bon Iver 4AD / XL Beggars
Bruno Mars Atlantic Records / Warner Music
David Guetta Positiva / Virgin / EMI Music
Ryan Adams Columbia / Sony Music

INTERNATIONAL FEMALE SOLO ARTIST
Beyoncé Columbia / Sony Music
Björk One Little Indian / One Little Indian
Feist Polydor / Universal Music
Lady Gaga Polydor / Universal Music
Rihanna Mercury / Universal Music

INTERNATIONAL GROUP
Fleet Foxes Bella Union / Bella Union
Foo Fighters RCA / Sony Music
Jay Z / Kanye West Mercury / Universal Music
Lady Antebellum Capitol / EMI Music
Maroon 5 Polydor / Universal Music

INTERNATIONAL BREAKTHROUGH ACT
Aloe Blacc Epic / Sony Music
Bon Iver 4AD / XL Beggars
Foster The People Columbia / Sony Music
Lana Del Rey Polydor / Universal Music
Nicki Minaj Island / Universal Music

OUTSTANDING CONTRIBUTION TO MUSIC AWARD
Blur EMI Music

CRITICS' CHOICE
In association with War Child. Identi!ed by a panel
made up of media music critics.
1st - Emeli Sandé Virgin / EMI Music
2nd - Maverick Sabre Mercury / Universal Music
3rd - Michael Kiwanuka Polydor / Universal Music

BRITISH PRODUCER
Paul Epworth
Flood
Ethan Johns

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Velvet Underground get legal with Apple over banana

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The Velvet Underground, the band formed by Lou Reed and John Cale in the 60s, has taken legal action against the Andy Warhol Foundation for selling his iconic Banana album design to Apple.

The artwork was originally used on the 1967 album 'The Velvet Underground & Nico'.

The lawsuit this time claims the image is symbolic of the band and fans relate to the image as The Velvet Underground. They claim that by selling the image to Apple for iPad and iPhone products that the Andy Warhol Foundation is cheapening the name of The Velvet Underground and associating them with a product they would never endorse.

However, the artwork was never copyrighted because Andy Warhol originally licenced the image from an ad.

The album was a commercial failure in its day. It entered the Billboard chart in May 13, 1967 at no. 199 and was out by June 10, 1967 after only getting to no. 177. The group disbanded in 1973 and in years to come the album went on to become one of the most important records of its time.

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Amber Rose: Stop bullying me

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Amber Rose is 'sick' of being bullied by the public.

The 28-year-old model is famed for her high-profile relationship with Kanye West. Since splitting up with him in the summer of 2010, Amber has found herself on the receiving end of some harsh comments from the rapper's fans.

The star says she is not deserving of such cruel remarks.

"I have people throwing things at me in the street because they're fans of Kanye,' she said before getting upset. "I'm just crying because I don't deserve to be bullied like that. I'm a nice girl, I don't bother anybody. I keep my mouth shut because I don't want any trouble. To be bullied through music and stuff like that, it's not fair to me.

"I don't deserve that, and I'm sick of being bullied."

Amber was speaking on RapFix Live on Wednesday where she was promoting her debut album and the film Gang of Roses 2, which will be released on February 14.

The stunning star wants to move on with her life, and says her current relationship with rapper Wiz Khalifa is helping her to do that.

"I'm done, I'm moving on with a new career. I'm in love with Wiz. I'm happy. I just want to move on with my life, and we can get everything out right now and then I'm done,' she smiled.

"I'm so happy now that I actually have a gentleman, a great guy that I love so much. Wiz knows that I never loved a man the way that I love him. He knows that, he's very secure with that."

Amber recently slammed Kanye for allegedly cheating on her with Kim Kardashian.

The model claimed that the rapper got close to the socialite while they were still together in a recent interview.

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Gotye and Walk Off The Earth videos played together

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A new video of comparing the Gotye and Walk Off The Earth versions of 'Somebody That I Used To Know' popped up overnight on YouTube and the similarities are identical.

The Walk Off The Earth version is pretty much exactly in synch to the Gotye and Kimbra version.

In the Walk Off The Earth version the Sarah Blackwood vocal starts at exactly the same time the Kimbra version hits the Gotye version.

Played over the top of each other Walk Off The Earth's version is perfectly aligned with the Gotye original. Both songs go for exactly 4 minutes and 08 seconds.

The Gotye 'Somebody That I Used To Know' has now clocked up over 37 million views on YouTube. The song was number one for the second week in a row in Germany this week.

The Walk Off The Earth version has been a viral smash. In just five days it has generated 11,605,0003 views. Over 1.5 million of those were in the past 24 hours.

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Diplo to release coffee table book

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Superstar producer Diplo (MIA, Major Lazer) prepares a music and culture coffee table book.

DJ, producer and songwriter Diplo has not only helped shape MIA, Blaqstarr and Major Lazer's sound but has worked with Bruno Mars, Shakira, Snoop Dogg, Chris Brown, La Roux, Santigold, Kid Cudi and scores more, and brought the hook to Beyonce's 'Run The World (Girls)'.

Now Pitchfork reports that the globetrotting culture vulture will release a photo book in April, titled 128 Beats Per Minute: Diplo's Visual Guide to Music, Culture, and Everything in Between.

The book features photos from around the world by former Annie Liebowitz assistant Shane McCauley and a foreword from US fashion designer Alexander Wang.

According to publisher Rizzoli, it 'follows Diplo on this fantastic journey, from his involvement with dub reggae in Jamaica to the electro/techno underground in Tel Aviv. Each chapter chronicles his tastes and travels, complete with tweets and playlists.'

128 Beats Per Minute: Diplo's Visual Guide to Music, Culture, and Everything in Between will be published on April 3.

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Ed Sheeran and Adele leading the way at BRITs

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Ed Sheeran has more nods than any other act for this year's BRIT Awards.

The social media pop sensation shot to stardom via Twitter and Facebook. Ed sold 200,000 copies of his album + in two weeks without the aid of a record label.

Ed has been honoured by being nominated with awards in four categories, including Best Male, Best Breakthrough Act, Best Album for + and Best Single for The A Team.

Songstress Adele has the second most nominations this year. She has picked up nods in the Best Female Artist category and is up for Best Album for 21 and Best Single for Someone Like You. Adele is thought to be a main contender for these awards, and is expected to win at least one.

Jessie J also has three nods for Best Female Artist, Best Breakthrough Act and Best Single for Price Tag.
Adele and Jessie will compete against Florence Welch of Florence + the Machine, Laura Marling and Kate Bush for the Best Female Artist trophy.

Ed's male rivals for the award include James Blake, Noel Gallagher, James Morrison, and Professor Green.
Best Album nominations include Adele's 21, Coldplay's Mylo Xyloto, + by Ed, Let England Shake by PJ Harvey and Ceremonials by Florence + the Machine.

The BRIT Awards will be held on February 21 at London's O2 Arena.

2012 BRIT Awards nominees:

British male solo artist
Ed Sheeran
James Blake
James Morrison
Noel Gallagher
Professor Green

British female solo artist
Adele
Florence + the Machine
Jessie J
Kate Bush
Laura Manning

British breakthrough act
Anna Calvi
Ed Sheeran
Emeli Sandé
Jessie J
The Vaccines

British group
Arctic Monkeys
Chase & Status
Coldplay
Elbow
Kasabian

British single
Adele, Someone Like You
Ed Sheeran, The A Team
Example, Changed The Way You Kissed Me
Jessie J ft. B.o.B., Price Tag
JLS ft. Dev, She Makes Me Wanna
Military Wives/Gareth Malone, Wherever You Are
Olly Murs ft. Rizzle, Kicks Heart Skips A Beat
One Direction, What Makes You Beautiful
Pixie Lott, All About Tonight
The Wanted, Glad You Came

Mastercard British album of the year
Adele, 21
Coldplay, Mylo Xyloto
Ed Sheeran, +
Florence + the Machine, Ceremonials
PJ Harvey, Let England Shake

International male solo artist
Aloe Blacc
Bon Iver
Bruno Mars
David Guetta
Ryan Adams

International female solo artist
Beyoncé Knowles
Björk
Feist
Lady Gaga
Rihanna

International group
Fleet Foxes
Foo Fighters
Jay-Z/Kanye West
Lady Antebellum
Maroon 5

International breakthrough act
Aloe Blacc
Bon Iver
Foster The People
Lana Del Rey
Nicki Minaj

Outstanding contribution to music award
Blur

Critics' choice
1st: Emeli Sandé
2nd: Maverick Sabre
3rd: Michael Kiwanuka

British producer
Paul Epworth
Flood
Ethan Johns
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Kelly Clarkson �to sing at Super Bowl�

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Kelly Clarkson will reportedly perform the national anthem at the US Super Bowl.

The 29-year-old songstress has been chosen to perform at the prestigious NFL championship game on February 5, a source has revealed.

The official announcement of the Super Bowl entertainment line-up was expected to be made later this month, but an insider leaked the information to The Associated Press last night.

Country stars Blake Shelton and Miranda Lambert are also rumoured to be taking to the stage at the sporting event. They are expected to perform America the Beautiful during the pre-game rounds.

Queen of Pop Madonna was confirmed as a half-time act at the end of last year.

Her highly anticipated performance will be 'imagined' by Cirque Du Soleil and her longtime creative director Jaime King.

Kelly will follow into the footsteps of legendary performers like Christina Aguilera, Janet Jackson and Bruce Springsteen if she takes centre stage at the Lucas Oil Stadium next month.

The talented singer shot to fame when she won the 2002 series of American Idol.

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Lil Wayne to write prison memoir

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Rap megastar Lil Wayne has signed on to release a memoir of his eight months in Riker's Island prison.

Associated Press reports that Weezy has signed a deal to write Gone Till November, a memoir of his time in the slammer.

On March 8, 2010, Dwayne Michael Carter was sentenced to a year in prison on weapons charges. He was released in November of that year.

The memoir will be released by Grand Central Publishing, a division of Hachette. They said it would an 'internal monologue' based on diaries he kept while serving his time.

It will be due this November, two years after his release.

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Amber Rose: My boyfriend is perfect

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Amber Rose 'doesn't see any flaws' in her boyfriend Wiz Khalifa.

The gorgeous model is very much in love with Wiz.

Amber cannot think of anything bad to say about her beau.

"He's so freaking cute, that's my baby right there," Amber gushed on RapFix Live. "He's beautiful, he's perfection to me. I don't see any flaws when I look at him."

Wiz and Amber were rumoured to have married in September 2011, but that did not occur. The pair did move into the same building around that time period though.

"When we met, we fell in love and then he moved to LA and he wound up moving in my building and we just started our life like that together," Amber explained. "It's good, we're not married yet, and it's good that we still have our separate places. I have a lot of clothes, so my clothes are not going to fit in his condo at all."

Amber enjoys doting on Wiz. The rapper is a fan of Amber's domestic skills.

"I get up in the morning, I cook him breakfast every morning. I rub his feet, I give him kisses, feed him breakfast in bed," she detailed. "I clean the house, I run the shower for him; I iron his clothes and whatever he wants. I love him; I would do anything for him. He is a spoiled brat when it comes to me. I don't let him lift a finger; I do everything for him. I am the wife, I take care of all that. He doesn't have to do anything."

Amber feels that Wiz reciprocates in effort and appreciation.

"He respects me, he loves me, he gives me all that in return," she said. "We kinda do that to each other."

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Lana Del Rey and Band Of Horses add David Cameron to growing fan base

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British PM David Cameron claims to be a fan of Lana Del Rey and Band Of Horses, and says his kids have awful taste.

Cameron spoke to the Daily Telegraph about many topics, but as an epigraph he was asked about his personal life.

After listing what he was watching (Danish detective series The Killing), reading (a history of the Conservative party by Robin Harris), and playing (Angry Birds and Fruit Ninja), he revealed what he was listening to.

They wrote that he was a 'keen fan' of pop music, with Americana act Band of Horses and hyped singer Lana Del Rey being a couple of his current favourites

He also said that Bruno Mars and Katy Perry are 'beginning to infect my iPod', only because they are the 'appalling' choices of his children kids.

The Conservative leader has a track record of praising music on the cooler side of the spectrum, previously claiming to be a big fan of Morrissey and The Smiths during the election campaign last year.

This lead to Smiths guitarist Johnny Marr tweeting 'Stop saying that you like The Smiths, no you don't. I forbid you to like it' and Morrissey pointing out 'David Cameron is a hunter and he kills stag, and so forth, and that's everything The Smiths were against.'

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Aretha Franklin, Charlie Wilson and Stylistics join Essence Festival line-up

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The 2012 Essence Festival, scheduled for July 6, 7 and 8 in New Orleans, has announced their initial lineup of talent that mixes a number of esteemed veterans with the best of today's R&B voices.

"The theme of this year's Essence Music Festival celebrates our most powerful voices. Whether it's Aretha Franklin, The Queen of Soul commanding respect or Rep. Maxine Waters demanding better conditions for our community, these powerful voices resonate with our audience like no other," said Michelle Ebanks, president, Essence Communications Inc. "As we all face a new reality in these critical times, we want to inspire our Festival-goers to leave this year's Festival even more resilient and motivated so that they can be empowered to create change in their own communities."

After another record-breaking year in 2011, this year's line-up promises to be a weekend to remember. Stellar acts leading the list of artists set to perform at the legendary Louisiana Superdome include:

Aretha Franklin
Mary J. Blige
Fantasia
Stephanie Mills
Charlie Wilson
Keyshia Cole
Ledisi
SWV
Dru Hill
Raheem DeVaughn
Estelle
Goapele
Vivian Green
Kindred the Family Soul
Luke James
Eric Roberson
Stylistics
Big Sam's Funky Nation
Bridget Kelly
The Original Pinettes Brass Band
The Stooges Brass Band
Khris Royal & Dark Matter

In addition, ESSENCE will honor iconic singer Aretha Franklin with "The Power Award." The Queen of Soul previously performed at the Festival in 1995 and 2005.

In addition to the colossal music line-up, the audience can look forward to the annual Essence Empowerment Experience, which is free and open to the public at the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center. Festival-goers will experience three full days of socio-political dialogue, health and wellness discussions and spiritual inspiration led by dynamic motivational speakers. The initial roster of leading authors, speakers and leaders include: Steve Harvey, Rev. Al Sharpton, Rep. Maxine Waters and Dr. Steve Perry. The weekend will culminate on Sunday with a rousing All-star Gospel tribute honoring gospel mega-stars Fred Hammond and Mary Mary.

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Madonna: I date for love

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Madonna 'just happened' to begin dating much younger men.

The superstar is currently in a relationship with 24-year-old French dancer Brahim Zaibat.

Madonna does not discriminate romantically based on age.

"I didn't choose to, you know, I didn't, like, write down on a piece of paper -- I'm now going to have a relationship with a younger man," Madonna told Cynthia McFadden in an interview for American news programme Nightline. "That's just what happened. You see, that's the romantic in me. I just met someone that I cared for, and this happened to be his age."

Although Madonna is content with her romantic life currently, the twice-divorced singer admits that she longs for matrimony sometimes.

"[I miss] certain things [about marriage like] being a part of a family unit [and] not having to make all the decisions on my own,' she explained.

Madonna's love life is nothing extraordinary. Her romantic routine is rote.

"I go home and I wash my face and I put on my sweatpants and I lay down on the bed and I say, 'oh, please rub my feet,' and you know, [Brahim] says, 'no, you rub my feet. So, you know, behind the curtain, I'm just like everybody else."

Madonna divorced from her first husband actor Sean Penn in 1989.

The star has 11-year-old son Rocco with her ex-husband director Guy Ritchie and 15-year-old daughter Lourdes from a previous relationship.

The singer is currently busy promoting her directorial debut W.E.

Madonna's interview will air in full on Nightline in America tonight.

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Wretch 32 back on tour in May

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Wretch 32 is going on tour in May! After his sold out tour in October, Gold album 'Black and White', 2 top 5 singles and his number 1 hit single 'Don't Go' he is back on the road with new locations.

Please see a list of towns below plus artwork for your site.

Hope your well and happy new year (It's never to late to wish happy new year).

WRETCH 32 tour dates.
08/05/2012 - 19.30 - Portsmouth - Portsmouth Pyramids.
09/05/2012 - 19.30 - London - Shepherd's Bush Empire
11/05/2012 - 19.30 - Cambridge - Junction
12/05/2012 - 19.30 - Hatfield - Forum, Hatfield
13/05/2012 - 19.30 - Norwich - UEA
14/05/2012 - 19.30 - Middlesbrough - The Empire
15/05/2012 - 19.30 - Preston - 53 Degrees
17/05/2012 - 19.30 - Lincoln - The Engine Shed
18/05/2012 - 19.30 - Exeter - Exeter Lemon Grove
19/05/2012 - 19.30 - Penryn - The Stannary
19/05/2012 - 20.00 - Falmouth - The Stannary

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Nicki Minaj performing at Grammys

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Nicki Minaj is performing at the 54th annual Grammy Awards next month.

The rapper has been added to the ceremony's coveted line-up which includes performances from the Foo Fighters, Kelly Clarkson, Taylor Swift and Bruno Mars.

It will be the first time Nicki has performed at the prestigious music event.

The Grammy's official Twitter page announced the news earlier today.

"Happy to welcome @nickiminaj as a first-time performer on our GRAMMY Awards stage on Feb. 12! #GRAMMYs (sic),' the post read.

Nicki is nominated for three awards at the show including Best New Artist, Best Rap Album and Best Rap Performance.

The 29-year-old is also featured on 2012 Grammy Nominees Album, which is due for release in the US on January 24.

The Grammy Awards will air live from the Staples Center in Los Angeles on February 12.

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Red Hot Chili Peppers pull tour after Keidis injury

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The Red Hot Chili Peppers North American tour has been put on hold because singer Anthony Kiedis has had to undergo surgery.

Keidis was treated for a foot injury. His crushed sesamoid bone and a detached flexor tendon corrected.

The Red Hot Chili Peppers singer will make a full recovery but upcoming dates have had to be put on hold.

The following dates are effected.

01/20 04/02 Sunrise, FL Bank Atlantic Center*
01/21 03/31 Orlando, FL Amway Arena*
01/23 03/29 St. Petersburg, FL St. Pete Times Forum
01/25 04/06 Charlotte, NC Time Warner Cable Arena
01/27 04/04 Raleigh, NC RBC Center*
01/28 04/07 Columbia, SC Colonial Life Arena*
01/30 04/10 Atlanta, GA Gwinnett Center*
01/31 04/09 Greensboro, NC Greensboro Coliseum
02/03 04/12 Memphis, TN FedEx Forum*
02/04 10/04 New Orleans, LA New Orleans Arena*
02/17 08/14 Oakland, CA Oakland Arena*
02/18 08/15 Oakland, CA Oakland Arena*
02/26 08/11 Los Angeles, CA Staples Center*
02/27 08/12 Los Angeles, CA Staples Center*
02/29 09/23 San Diego, CA Valley View Casino Center*
03/02 09/25 Phoenix, AZ Jobring Arena
03/04 09/27 Denver, CO Pepsi Center*
03/06 09/29 San Antonio, TX AT&T Center*
03/08 10/20 Houston, TX Toyota Center*
03/09 10/02 Dallas, TX American Airlines Arena*
03/13 10/24 Tulsa, OK BOK Arena
03/15 10/22 Oklahoma City, OK Chesapeake Arena
03/16 10/25 Little Rock, AR Verizon Arena

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Jay-Z�s daughter already a record breaker

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Jay-Z and Beyonce Knowles' newborn baby daughter is already making music history.
Blue Ivy Carter was born on Saturday but thanks to her gurgles and cries heard at the end of her father's new track, Glory, she is already making her mark in the entertainment industry.
The track, which Jay-Z recorded a short time after the bundle of joy was born, is set to appear on Billboard's chart next week at No. 74.
By then Blue Ivy will be less than two weeks old and will make her the youngest ever person to appear on a chart.
Jay-Z's heartfelt tune has emotional lyrics about what his new bundle of joy means to him and listed the track as featuring B.I.C.
'The most amazing feeling I feel, Words can't describe what a feeling, for real, Baby I'll paint the sky blue, My greatest creation was you,' he raps.
Ironically, the song is Jay-Z's 107th entry in the charts which mirrors Blue Ivy's birthday of January 7th ' 1/07.
Stevie Wonder also showcased his baby daughter Aisha's coos on his son Isn't She Lovely but she was not a named person on the track.
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Morrissey joins No Cruel Cosmetics campaign to end testing in EU

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The BUAV is delighted to have the support of legendary singer Morrissey for its No Cruel Cosmetics campaign to end animal testing for new cosmetics sold in the European Union.

Morrissey said, 'Say no to injecting, force-feeding or forcing animals to inhale substances for a new lipstick or shampoo. Please join me in signing the BUAV No Cruel Cosmetics petition to stop the sale of new animal tested cosmetics in the EU.'

Morrissey joins a number of high profile celebrities to sign the No Cruel Cosmetics petition, including Sir Paul McCartney, Sienna Miller, Jodie Kidd, Jenny Seagrove and Kimberly Wyatt.

Despite UK and EU bans on animal testing for cosmetics, products can still be tested on animals in other parts of the world and then imported and sold in the EU. A marketing ban which would end this cruelty is due to come into effect in 2013. However, it is now in danger of being delayed, thereby putting thousands more animals at risk, who will continue to suffer and die needlessly in cruel tests for new beauty products sold in the EU.

A delay could mean that hundreds of thousands more rabbits, guinea pigs, mice and rats will be injected, gassed or force-fed cosmetics worldwide for new beauty products sold in the EU, including the UK.

Over one hundred and forty thousand people across the UK and EU, including Morrissey, have already signed the No Cruel Cosmetics petition which is being sent to the European Parliament. The BUAV petition can be signed at www.NoCruelCosmetics.org.

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Nerina Pallot returns with �All Bets Are Off'

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Nerina Pallot returns for 2012 with the gorgeous new single, 'All Bets Are Off.' Written by Nerina Pallot and produced by Bernard Butler the single has become a live favourite with fans on Nerina's UK tour this year. 'All Bets Are Off' is about the beginning of the end of a love affair, explains Nerina. 'When you know its over but you keep hoping for a miracle that never arrives.'

'All Bets Are Off' is taken from Nerina's album 'The Year Of The Wolf' which was released earlier this year to huge critical acclaim, receiving 4-star reviews from Mojo, The Sunday Times, The Guardian and The Sun.

The album shows exactly why Nerina is one of the UK's finest and most in-demand songwriters. A songwriter that has been nominated for Ivor Novello's and Brits and written songs for artists including Kylie Minogue.

Nerina recently recorded three songs at Abbey Road for Jo Whiley's In Concert on Radio 2. The show commemorated 80 years of Abbey Road. As well as singing 'All Bets Are Off' and 'Grace', Nerina performed an incredible cover of Radiohead's 'High and Dry.'

Nerina Pallot is currently spending a lot of time in Germany where she is the guest mentor on The Voice. The #1 rated music show, which has already proved a hit in America, is currently one of the most talked about shows in Germany. Talking about her role on The Voice, Nerina said : 'Unlike other music competitions on TV the focus is actually on the quality of the singers voice as opposed to bad karaoke. The standard of singing is exceptional and as a result I am finding it inspiring and humbling to work with so many talented singers, my German could still do with some improvement mind.'

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Anthony Hopkins: Musical ability was a shock

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Sir Anthony Hopkins didn't take his musical ability 'seriously' until recently.

The award-winning actor has turned his hand to composing and has written some orchestral music that is being released this month.

Music has always been a hobby of Anthony's, but he never thought twice about releasing it into the public sphere until his wife Stella Arroyave pointed out his talent.

"I have a piano ' I play every day, if I'm home ' and I've always improvised music and composed," he said in an interview with British newspaper The Independent.

"But I never took any of it seriously. I did it not out of ambition to be a musician or to be a composer, but for the sheer pleasure of it. Stella heard my playing over the years and said, 'Why don't you write those down?'"

Anthony says music comes naturally to him. The 74-year-old star warns that thinking too much about something is destructive to creativity.

"That's because I don't worry about it. I don't think, 'I've got to get this perfect, I've got to analyse it...' If it sounds OK to me and other people like it, then I go ahead,' he explained. "I have catholic tastes and no preconceptions. I love listening to Vaughan Williams, Delius and Elgar, but I also listen to country and western music and jazz. I listen to anything."

Anthony has explained the roots of his musical interests. The Hollywood star's passion for music started before his love of acting.

"I was a lonely kid because at school I was a real duffer. I was completely stupid, I didn't know what on earth was going on, so I withdrew into myself. I didn't have any friends at school and I never played with other kids. I sort of created my own world,' he explained.

'It sounds a little bit like a fairy tale, but I had no other choice. I could draw and I could play the piano. And that has stayed with me all my life."

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Madonna names new album

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Madonna's twelfth studio album will be named MDNA, the pop superstar has revealed.

Speaking to British comedian Graham Norton in an interview for The Graham Norton Show, Mads revealed the name.

MDNA is Madonna's first album as part of her 360 deal with Live Nation and Interscope. The nature of 360 deals is that the deal maker gets a slice of all of Madonna's profits, not just from album sales. The name is a play on 'MDMA' ' the active ingredient in the drug ecstasy.

It will also be her first album not released through Warner Bros., who have had her on their roster since her 1982 debut.

The album has already made headlines after a Spanish man was arrested over the leak of the album's first single, Gimme All Your Luvin'. At the time Madonna expressed her disappointment in the leaker, who was never identified.

The single, which features vocals from M.I.A. and Nicki Minaj will be released at the end of January, just in time for her Superbowl performance. The album will be released in March.

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The Shins reveal new track from new album

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On the back of their Coachella announcement, indie rock heavyweights The Shins deliver a new song.

The Shins are booked in for a slot at Coachella and will have their fourth album, Port Of Morrow, out a couple of weeks before.

It's the follow-up to their international top ten album Wincing The Night Away and their first effort in five years, frontman James Mercer working on side project Broken Bells with Danger Mouse in the meantime.

They've just put up the audio for the second track from Port Of Morrow on their Vevo YouTube channel, titled 'Simple Song'.

Port Of Morrow will be released on March 20, but check out the new song, and the album artwork, below.

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The Flaming Lips add Bon Iver to collaboration project

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Psychedelic kooks the Flaming Lips confirm Bon Iver for their crazy collaborative release.

Rolling Stone report that The Flaming Lips are now preparing to record with Bon Iver for a huge collaborative album that they plan to release in time for Record Store Day.

They've already recorded songs with Nick Cave, Edward Sharpe and the Magnetic Zeros, Neon Indian and previous collaborators Plastic Ono Band.

The Bon Iver song is not yet finished, but ringleader Wayne Coyne is already pitching out to other artists, including Lykke Li, Erykah Badu and, for some reason, Ke$ha.

He told RS with regards to Ke$ha: 'We knew that she was a fan. There are a lot of these sort of druggy outlets out there that people get connected through.'

Both the Nick Cave and Yoko Ono parts were recorded remotely, but he didn't confirm whether they'll actually share studio space with the other artists.

The plan is to have the album out in April.

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Quick quips: Sinead O'Connor, Madonna, Beach Boys, Harry Connick Jr., Peter Criss

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Sinead O'Connor has admitted that she was overdosing when she put out the plea on Twitter Wednesday for medical help. She told the Sun ""I took an overdose. God obviously wants me around, though I can't think why."

Madonna doesn't mince words about Lady Gaga in an interview with Newsweek. She said her reaction upon hearing Gaga's Born This Way and noticing the similarities to her own Express Yourself, "I thought, 'What a wonderful way to redo my song.' I mean, I recognized the chord changes. I thought it was. interesting."
She actually does like the singer, whom she considers much like herself. On this week's Graham Norton Show, she says "When I first saw her, I was really impressed by her and she was cool. She did remind me of me back in the day. I do think she is very talented."

The Beach Boys have a drummer lined up for their 50th Anniversary Tour. They'll bring back old stand-by from their 90's tours, actor John Stamos.

Harry Connick, Jr. starts a four week run next Wednesday as Mariska Hargitay's love interest on Law & Order: SVU. He may want to see if he can stretch that job out a bit longer as his current job on Broadway, starring in the revival of On a Clear Day You Can See Forever, will close on January 29. In total, the show will have played 29 preview and 57 regular performances.

Peter Criss, former drummer for KISS, and Terry Bozzio (Frank Zappa, Missing Persons) will be inducted as Drum Legends by the Guitar Center retail chain. They will be honored on January 14.

Nina Blackwood, Mark Goodman, Alan Hunter and Martha Quinn have signed with Atria Books (Simon & Schuster) for a new book detailing the behind the scenes activities of the original MTV veejays. The fifth of the original crew, J.J. Jackson, died in 2004.

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Portico Quartet ask fans to remix new album track �Steepless�

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Portico Quartet have teamed up with Soundcloud to celebrate the upcoming release of their new album 'Portico Quartet' out 30th January 2012 by inviting the world to remix their phenomenal album track 'Steepless' which features singer-songwriter Cornelia.

The Mercury nominated East London based outfit's unique music has expanded to embrace new sonic territories on their third album release. Drawing on the inspiration of electronica, ambient, classical and dance music they take their strange, beautiful, cinematic, future music to exciting new vistas where the inspiration of Burial, Mount Kimbie and Flying Lotus rubs shoulders with the textures of Arve Henriksen and Bon Iver and echoes of Steve Reich and Max Richter.

Portico Quartet are encouraging fans and newcomers to their music the chance to remix 'Steepless', a track from their upcoming self titled album. Uniquely for them the track features a vocal collaboration, with East London based Swedish singer, Cornelia, whom they met through their friend Jamie Woon.

First prize includes a Pro SoundCloud account worth over £200 (courtesy of SoundCloud.com), all 3 Portico Quartet Vinyl LP releases, a limited edition EP and a pair of tickets to one of their upcoming gigs (excluding festivals). Two runners up will receive a Soundcloud Lite account and a copy of the new album.

To enter the competition and for more information on obtaining the stems and submitting remixes please visit ' http://www.facebook.com/porticoquartetmusic

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Therapy? release new single

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Seminal Irish rockers THERAPY? have just released their new video to single 'Living In The Shadow Of The Terrible Thing' which is due for release on January 23rd. It is the first single to be taken from their new album 'A Brief Crack Of Light' which is out February 6th. Check it out at www.youtube.com/watch?v=zwwFRrBJajA&list=UU7ZeIuKJwO4ORBeSBx60NGg&index=1&feature=plcp

Released on BLAST Records (a subsidiary of The Global Music Group), 'A Brief Crack of Light' was recorded at Blast Studios in Newcastle with producer, Adam Sinclair, and displays a stunning mix of angular rhythm, anthemic might and insidious melody.

The band have also announced a mouth watering tour in April with Ragga metal uberlords Skindred. The Jägermeister sponsored event runs over 5 nights, with several of the nights already SOLD OUT!!!

Live dates as follows:

APRIL
10th LEEDS, O2 Academy
11th GLASGOW, ABC
12th NEWCASTLE, O2 Academy
13th BRIXTON, O2 Academy
14th BRISTOL, O2 Academy

With a career spanning more than two decades (an astonishing feat in these days of disposable, well, EVERYTHING), Therapy? have thrived, evolved and challenged in equal measure. From the chart bothering, mainstream success of the mid nineties to the musically progressive excitement of their post millennial output, Andy Cairns, Michael McKeegan and Neil Cooper STILL represent a true pioneer musical spirit. 'A Brief Crack Of Light' is the band's thirteenth album - and is as full of grit and fire as the first!

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Robin Gibb �seeks alternative cancer treatment�

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Robin Gibb has reportedly turned to 'a team of alternative medics' as he battles liver cancer.

The Bee Gees star was diagnosed with the disease last year.

He has received conventional treatment, including seven rounds of chemotherapy. Doctors are pleased with his progress and Robin has decided to add in other methods which may aid his recovery.

'Bee Gees star Robin Gibb has flown in a team of alternative medics from Switzerland as he battles liver cancer,' reports British newspaper The Sun.

It's claimed the group of people are on hand to help Robin 24 hours a day. The 'naturopath nutritionists' encourage him to eat foods which are good for the body so it is as strong as possible as he fights the disease.

The star's wife Dwina reportedly asked her husband to speak to the professionals as she is a big believer in natural medication.

'Robin is fighting this with dignity and courage. He's trying everything possible to beat this disease,' a source told the publication.

It's thought Robin, 62, has also been spending time in a special detox hut where his body sweats and so loses toxins.

Robin's diagnosis was first reported in November and came after the musician was seen looking increasingly frail in public. At the time it was claimed he was seeing doctors in London for treatment, but was also pursuing alternative care arranged by Dwina.

Shortly after his diagnosis was reported Robin posted a message on his website reassuring fans he was doing well.

'I have been very unwell and am now on the road to recovery, and your prayers and wishes are a great tonic to me. I believe because of you I will get well and my deepest love goes out to you all,' he wrote.

Robin's spokesperson has not commented on the new claims.

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Elvis Costello rolls into 12 more US cities

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Elvis Costello is bringing his Spectacular Spinning Songbook Tour back for another round starting in April.

The tour, which has been a critical success at the more than thirty stops it has already made, includes a giant carnival wheel filled with Costello hits and rarities. Audience members are invited on stage to spin the wheel, making the set list different every night.

The newly announced dates:
04/10 - Vancouver, BC - Orpheum Theatre
04/12 - Seattle, WA - Paramount Theatre
04/13 - Portland, OR - Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall
04/15 - San Francisco, CA - Warfield Theatre
04/16 - San Diego, CA - Humphreys
04/17 - Los Angeles, CA - The Wiltern
04/21 - Windsor, ON - Colosseum at Caesars Windsor
04/23 - Melbourne, FL - King Center
04/24 - Clearwater, FL - Ruth Eckerd Hall
04/25 - Hollywood, FL - Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino
04/27 - Jacksonville, FL - Florida Theatre
04/29 - Durham, NC - Durham PAC

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Radio Two DJ Janice Long returns to Liverpool for launch

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BBC Radio Two DJ Janice Long returns to Liverpool to host the launch party of Man Get Out's latest single 'Berlin' at Mojo on Saturday 28 January 2012. The event is a celebration of the much anticipated latest single from the band, which is released on Keep Out Records at midnight on the 28th.

The story of how Janice Long encountered Man Get Out is a veritable fairy tale. They were performing at a low key underground venue in Hoxton, London and unbeknown to them Janice was an impressed onlooker. Soon after the gig, the band switched on the radio in their van to hear the track 'Geronimo' being blasted down the airwaves. It was only the start of things to come as they received rave reviews from listeners, and were subsequently invited to the BBC studios for a live session on Radio 2 with the Bootle born DJ.

Ever since presenting a show on BBC Radio Merseyside, Janice has been an aficionado of new Liverpool music. In recent years she has championed The Wombats and The Zutons to mention just two, and the love affair continues with new band Man Get Out.

2011 saw Man Get Out hit the ground running on the Liverpool music scene with their debut EP 'This is What Happens When You Whisper Through A Megaphone'. The launch of 'Berlin' in 2012 will undoubtedly see the bands momentum continue.

Lloyd, Rob, Joe, Chris and Lars who together form Man Get Out recorded the track in Studio 1 in Parr St Studios. Produced by the up-and-coming Tony Draper and mixed by Al Groves of Sandhills Studios - the track is an absolute delight.

'Berlin' is available for purchase on all major online retailers from midnight on the 28 January 2012. There will also be a limited physical release on the same day. We've had a sneak preview of the single and it's no wonder the boys are excited about this launch party.

To see Man Get Out + special guests Guardians and The Thespians @ Mojo Liverpool and for your opportunity to hear Janice talk about the Liverpool music scene both past and present advance tickets can be bought HERE for just £5 in advance (or £7 OTD). You may even get a free drink thanks to the sponsor for the evening ' Jeremiah Weed!

Saturday 28th January 2012
MAN GET OUT
Mojo
Back Berry Street
Liverpool
L1 4BG

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Jerry Seinfeld announces his only UK shows of 2012

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Following his critically acclaimed, sold out show at The O2 in London earlier this year, comedian Jerry Seinfeld is returning to the UK this May to play his first ever shows outside of the capital at less than half the cost of the 2011 London show.

Hailed as "the master stand-up comic of his generation" and "the best comedian of our time" by The Washington Post, Seinfeld has an uncanny ability to joke about the little things in life that relate to audiences everywhere.

Tickets to these hugely anticipated shows are on sale now. Buy sold out tickets at our partners here and check out all other tickets here.

May 2012
11th - BIRMINGHAM NIA
12th - MANCHESTER MEN Arena

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Madness head to the forest

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Madness have announced a West Country show for the summer. Their performance at Westonbirt Arboretum forms part of Forestry Commission Live Music 2012.

Recognised as one of the leading bands of the ska-rooted revival, Madness experienced a huge haul of hits in the 80's going on to spend more weeks on the charts in that decade than any other group. They are renowned for their storming outdoor live and festival shows and year after year generation after generation have grown to love hits like 'One Step Beyond', 'Our House', 'Baggy Trousers', 'Embarrassment' , 'Wings Of A Dove', 'House Of Fun', 'My Girl' and 'Driving In My Car'. After 30 years Madness remain a British pop institution.

The band is currently holed up recording their tenth album, the follow up to the critically acclaimed 'The Liberty of Norton Folgate,' so fans can expect new material alongside legendary classics.

Forestry Commission Live Music is an independent programme bringing music to
new audiences without commercial branding or sponsorship. With everything required for a great night out including full catering and bar facilities, Westonbirt gigs are renowned for their relaxed atmosphere. There is also a bonus for concert-goers' green credentials as income generated from ticket sales is spent on improving this internationally important tree collection.

Commenting on the show Madness front man Suggs said '"Since we played last in Westonbirt something strange has been happening down in the west country...the crowds have been going crazy, we can't wait to get back there for even more nutty times"

Madness plus guests will be performing:
Sunday 24thJune, Westonbirt Arboretum, near Tetbury, Gloucestershire

Tickets £36.50 (subject to booking fee) go on sale at 9.00am Friday 13th January from the Forestry Commission box office tel 03000 680400 or buy online at www.forestry.gov.uk/music

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