http://bazzeroo.forumotion.net/music-news-chat-f5/-t1.htm All general music news & chat here. Thu, 16 Apr 2009 17:29:06 GMT 10 http://i30.tinypic.com/f89dx.jpg http://bazzeroo.forumotion.net/music-news-chat-f5/-t1.htm http://bazzeroo.forumotion.net/music-news-chat-f5/rob-s-new-look-t972.htm jackie 46 ROBBIE WILLIAMS has hired the man behind RADIOHEAD, LILY ALLEN and PET SHOP BOYS to boost his image. The chart-topper — who is set to launch his eagerly- anticipated comeback — has teamed up with industry legend MURRAY CHALMERS, who also looks after YOKO ONO. It means Robbie, who is holed up in west London working on his eighth studio album, has replaced his entire former publicity team. He was with them for five years. I’m told: “Rob has nothing but good things to say about his ... Music News & Chat Thu, 16 Apr 2009 17:29:06 GMT http://bazzeroo.forumotion.net/music-news-chat-f5/rob-s-new-look-t972.htm#15419 http://bazzeroo.forumotion.net/music-news-chat-f5/rob-s-new-look-t972.htm http://bazzeroo.forumotion.net/music-news-chat-f5/the-beatles-re-mastered-t969.htm Dave Mercury EMI have announced the release of the original Beatles catalogue, which has been digitally re-mastered for the first time, for worldwide CD release on Wednesday, September 9, 2009 (9-9-09) and about bloody time. Music News & Chat Wed, 08 Apr 2009 14:19:39 GMT http://bazzeroo.forumotion.net/music-news-chat-f5/the-beatles-re-mastered-t969.htm#15388 http://bazzeroo.forumotion.net/music-news-chat-f5/the-beatles-re-mastered-t969.htm http://bazzeroo.forumotion.net/music-news-chat-f5/eminem-plays-the-fielder-t971.htm jackie 46 I NEVER thought I’d see the day when the world’s biggest rapper dressed up as the world’s biggest waste of space for a music video. EMINEM plays AMY WINEHOUSE’s estranged hubby BLAKE FIELDER-CIVIL in a promo for single We Made You, as I told you yesterday. In the song he raps: “You’re my Amy, I’m your Blake,” as he snogs a model made up as the beehived singer, top. He’s got the Blake look wrong, though – he has far too much hair. Elsewhere in the vid Eminem appears with a ... Music News & Chat Fri, 10 Apr 2009 18:18:49 GMT http://bazzeroo.forumotion.net/music-news-chat-f5/eminem-plays-the-fielder-t971.htm#15402 http://bazzeroo.forumotion.net/music-news-chat-f5/eminem-plays-the-fielder-t971.htm http://bazzeroo.forumotion.net/music-news-chat-f5/now-its-gone-and-topped-it-t967.htm jackie 46 BASSHUNTER’s Now You’re Gone has become the most downloaded and streamed track of the last year in the UK. The Swedish dance sensation has seen off DUFFY, KANYE WEST and RIHANNA to top the Performing Rights Society’s report. His dirty videos might have helped him along the way. No wonder he’s the biggest thing to come out of Sweden since Abba. Music News & Chat Fri, 27 Mar 2009 08:38:17 GMT http://bazzeroo.forumotion.net/music-news-chat-f5/now-its-gone-and-topped-it-t967.htm#15294 http://bazzeroo.forumotion.net/music-news-chat-f5/now-its-gone-and-topped-it-t967.htm http://bazzeroo.forumotion.net/music-news-chat-f5/michael-jackson-comeback-shows-t957.htm Dave Mercury Michael Jackson is expected to confirm a series of spectacular comeback concerts at London's O2 Arena - which could earn the debt-laden singer £50 million - in a "special announcement" tomorrow. http://www.watoday.com.au/world/michael-jackson-to-announce-london-comeback-concerts-20090304-8nt0.html Music News & Chat Wed, 04 Mar 2009 14:37:40 GMT http://bazzeroo.forumotion.net/music-news-chat-f5/michael-jackson-comeback-shows-t957.htm#15078 http://bazzeroo.forumotion.net/music-news-chat-f5/michael-jackson-comeback-shows-t957.htm http://bazzeroo.forumotion.net/music-news-chat-f5/prosecution-calls-for-pirate-bay-founders-to-be-jailed-t952.htm Baz The prosecution in the trial of the founders of torrent website The Pirate Bay has asked the court to jail the four defendants for one year. Addressing the court in his closing summery, Prosecutor Hakan Roswall said that the founders of the site should be punished because they are guilty of copyright infringement. He said that despite The Pirate Bay not hosting content, it does still allow users to share and download illegal files. "A person who is holding someone's ... Music News & Chat Tue, 03 Mar 2009 14:14:54 GMT http://bazzeroo.forumotion.net/music-news-chat-f5/prosecution-calls-for-pirate-bay-founders-to-be-jailed-t952.htm#15041 http://bazzeroo.forumotion.net/music-news-chat-f5/prosecution-calls-for-pirate-bay-founders-to-be-jailed-t952.htm http://bazzeroo.forumotion.net/music-news-chat-f5/kelly-groucutt-rip-t950.htm Dave Mercury Kelly Groucutt, ELO bassist and backing vocalist from 1974 to 1983, suffered a heart attack on 18th february and died on 19th february in the hospital. I was privilidged to see Kelly with ELO a few times, and he still knocked about on the concert circuit with ELO II, he was a down to earth bloke and will be sadly missed. Music News & Chat Sun, 22 Feb 2009 15:55:31 GMT http://bazzeroo.forumotion.net/music-news-chat-f5/kelly-groucutt-rip-t950.htm#15017 http://bazzeroo.forumotion.net/music-news-chat-f5/kelly-groucutt-rip-t950.htm http://bazzeroo.forumotion.net/music-news-chat-f5/feargal-sharkey-to-quiz-fans-with-uk-music-survey-t945.htm Baz Former Undertones frontman Feargal Shakey, head of music industry umbrella group UK Music, has launched a new survey – the results of which he hopes will help shape the music industry in the future. Sharkey is asking for music fans aged 16-24 to head to www.ukmusicsurvey.com to complete an online questionnaire about how they listen to and buy music. He says the results will be passed on to industry chiefs, the British government and the media in order to help shape the industry. As ... Music News & Chat Thu, 12 Feb 2009 12:54:13 GMT http://bazzeroo.forumotion.net/music-news-chat-f5/feargal-sharkey-to-quiz-fans-with-uk-music-survey-t945.htm#14860 http://bazzeroo.forumotion.net/music-news-chat-f5/feargal-sharkey-to-quiz-fans-with-uk-music-survey-t945.htm http://bazzeroo.forumotion.net/music-news-chat-f5/lily-s-top-of-the-bots-t937.htm jackie 46 SEXY LILY ALLEN celebrates topping the charts with her single The Fear — by flashing The Rear. Lily, 23, stunned fans at a gig by showing off her toned body in a skimpy blue playsuit and stockings. She started the night wearing a Pink Panther costume, but stripped off after the first song at London’s G-A-Y club. Later Lily donned a saucy air hostess suit to sing BRITNEY SPEARS’ hit Womanizer. Fan Simon Roberts, 27, said: “She’s got a great figure with curves in all the right ... Music News & Chat Thu, 05 Feb 2009 12:41:20 GMT http://bazzeroo.forumotion.net/music-news-chat-f5/lily-s-top-of-the-bots-t937.htm#14807 http://bazzeroo.forumotion.net/music-news-chat-f5/lily-s-top-of-the-bots-t937.htm http://bazzeroo.forumotion.net/music-news-chat-f5/the-nolans-are-set-to-reform-t924.htm jackie 46 QUICK, clear the O2 Arena’s schedule for the rest of the year — THE NOLANS are reforming for a tour this summer. The Irish sisters’ big push will all be filmed for a TV special. The credit crunch must be hitting the pockets of former pop stars harder than most. Every band with half a hit has been having another crack. Who is next? BROTHER BEYOND? http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/showbiz/bizarre/article2157572.ece Music News & Chat Fri, 23 Jan 2009 13:11:35 GMT http://bazzeroo.forumotion.net/music-news-chat-f5/the-nolans-are-set-to-reform-t924.htm#14551 http://bazzeroo.forumotion.net/music-news-chat-f5/the-nolans-are-set-to-reform-t924.htm http://bazzeroo.forumotion.net/music-news-chat-f5/take-that-and-coldplay-to-perform-at-brits-2009-t921.htm Baz Take That and Coldplay have been added to the list of performers at the 2009 BRIT Awards. Both bands have been nominated in the British Group category, one of four that Coldplay are up for at the event. Duffy, Girls Aloud, Kings Of Leon, U2 and Outstanding Contribution Winners Pet Shop Boys will also perform live at the ceremony, which will take place at Earl’s Court in London on February 18. It will be hosted by Kylie Minogue, James Corden and Mathew Horne. Original ... Music News & Chat Wed, 21 Jan 2009 11:45:20 GMT http://bazzeroo.forumotion.net/music-news-chat-f5/take-that-and-coldplay-to-perform-at-brits-2009-t921.htm#14504 http://bazzeroo.forumotion.net/music-news-chat-f5/take-that-and-coldplay-to-perform-at-brits-2009-t921.htm http://bazzeroo.forumotion.net/music-news-chat-f5/terrafied-of-madonna-t918.htm jackie 46 WHEN I set eyes on this picture of MADONNA yesterday I felt for the first time that I had seen enough of her posing in her undercrackers. It is the latest photo released to promote Madge’s album Hard Candy, but it’s how I’d promote Saga holidays for the over-50s. I’m pretty sure everyone is now in agreement that it’s time she put it all away. I can’t believe this snap slipped through when Madge was giving final approval. The girls in Bizarre HQ were quick to point out all the ... Music News & Chat Tue, 20 Jan 2009 17:17:03 GMT http://bazzeroo.forumotion.net/music-news-chat-f5/terrafied-of-madonna-t918.htm#14457 http://bazzeroo.forumotion.net/music-news-chat-f5/terrafied-of-madonna-t918.htm http://bazzeroo.forumotion.net/music-news-chat-f5/motown-50-not-out-t911.htm jackie 46 Reading through the vast array of articles to commemorate the 50th anniversary of Motown, the one clear feeling you get (amidst the seemingly endless biographical tidbits, trivia and eye-witness accounts) is one of connection. Everyone, it seems, 'gets' Motown. Everyone has a favourite record, a record that moves them, inspires them or simply makes them dance like no other. Motown unwittingly adhered to E.M. Forster's commandment: only connect. The pioneering Hit Factory, which songwriter Berry ... Music News & Chat Fri, 16 Jan 2009 19:54:35 GMT http://bazzeroo.forumotion.net/music-news-chat-f5/motown-50-not-out-t911.htm#14401 http://bazzeroo.forumotion.net/music-news-chat-f5/motown-50-not-out-t911.htm http://bazzeroo.forumotion.net/music-news-chat-f5/2008-worst-year-ever-for-cds-t787.htm Baz Ah, 2008! The year of banks' insolvency, Obama's ascendancy, Guns N' Roses' Chinese Democracy and ... calamity for CD and radio. Analysts have predicted that 2008 will boast both the "worst [sales] decline in the history of the CD" and the worst year for radio since 1954 – "when The Lone Ranger had its last new radio episode and Senator Joseph McCarthy was railing against hidden Communists". CD unit sales this quarter are down an estimated 27% from 2007, according ... Music News & Chat Mon, 01 Dec 2008 12:36:02 GMT http://bazzeroo.forumotion.net/music-news-chat-f5/2008-worst-year-ever-for-cds-t787.htm#12826 http://bazzeroo.forumotion.net/music-news-chat-f5/2008-worst-year-ever-for-cds-t787.htm http://bazzeroo.forumotion.net/music-news-chat-f5/stick-to-the-music-mate-t908.htm jackie 46 THANK heavens BLUE had a team of songwriters, because let's face it, LEE RYAN is seriously lacking in creativity. The former boyband member has named his new kid RAYN AMETHYST LEE. Along with fiancee SAMMI MILLER, who he met on MySpace after she sent him some saucy pictures, Lee has introduced their one-month-old tot to the world through the medium of Hello! magazine. He said: "We'd chosen the name some time ago. We both just liked it. It's an anagram of Ryan." Well, ... Music News & Chat Thu, 15 Jan 2009 11:48:14 GMT http://bazzeroo.forumotion.net/music-news-chat-f5/stick-to-the-music-mate-t908.htm#14334 http://bazzeroo.forumotion.net/music-news-chat-f5/stick-to-the-music-mate-t908.htm http://bazzeroo.forumotion.net/music-news-chat-f5/do-not-serve-drinks-to-the-wino-t909.htm jackie 46 WASTED AMY WINEHOUSE is reduced to crawling up to holidaymakers and grabbing their drinks — after fed-up resort staff refused to serve her. The sneaky singer also BEGS guests to order booze for her at the all-inclusive Caribbean resort. Bizarrely Amy, who has fought addictions to drugs and alcohol, is at the posh Le Sport Spa on the sunshine isle of St Lucia for a HEALTH KICK. Each day seems to start with good intentions as she limbers up with yoga-style stretches before swinging ... Music News & Chat Thu, 15 Jan 2009 11:54:16 GMT http://bazzeroo.forumotion.net/music-news-chat-f5/do-not-serve-drinks-to-the-wino-t909.htm#14336 http://bazzeroo.forumotion.net/music-news-chat-f5/do-not-serve-drinks-to-the-wino-t909.htm http://bazzeroo.forumotion.net/music-news-chat-f5/dave-dee-rip-t905.htm Dave Mercury They had some great tunes in the sixties.
RIP Dave you will be missed]]> Music News & Chat Sat, 10 Jan 2009 13:17:22 GMT http://bazzeroo.forumotion.net/music-news-chat-f5/dave-dee-rip-t905.htm#14297 http://bazzeroo.forumotion.net/music-news-chat-f5/dave-dee-rip-t905.htm http://bazzeroo.forumotion.net/music-news-chat-f5/apple-s-itunes-get-cheaper-t903.htm jackie 46 APPLE last night revealed the price of some songs in its massive iTunes library will be cut by 20p. From April, it will create three tiers of pricing, with the cheapest at 59p. Other tracks will cost 79p — the current price — or 99p depending on how much music labels charge the US firm. And all its 10 million tracks will be free from digital-rights management (DRM) by March, with eight million available in the format from today. The US technology company has signed agreements ... Music News & Chat Fri, 09 Jan 2009 12:48:27 GMT http://bazzeroo.forumotion.net/music-news-chat-f5/apple-s-itunes-get-cheaper-t903.htm#14292 http://bazzeroo.forumotion.net/music-news-chat-f5/apple-s-itunes-get-cheaper-t903.htm http://bazzeroo.forumotion.net/music-news-chat-f5/whitney-houston-sued-by-stepmother-t881.htm Baz Whitney Houston's stepmother is suing the singer over a dispute relating to a $1 million (£650,000) insurance policy left by her father after his death in 2003. Barbara Houston asserts that the singer owes her $723,000 (£468,000) from the policy, which is supposed to go towards the mortgage on her father's house. The stepmother, who still lives in the house, claims that Houston is keeping the inheritance unlawfully, reports BBC News. Lawyers for both parties refused ... Music News & Chat Fri, 19 Dec 2008 11:14:34 GMT http://bazzeroo.forumotion.net/music-news-chat-f5/whitney-houston-sued-by-stepmother-t881.htm#14032 http://bazzeroo.forumotion.net/music-news-chat-f5/whitney-houston-sued-by-stepmother-t881.htm http://bazzeroo.forumotion.net/music-news-chat-f5/estelle-jeremy-paxman-treated-dizzee-rascal-like-an-idiot-t876.htm Baz Estelle has slammed BBC presenter Jeremy Paxman following his interview with Dizzee Rascal on the 'Newsnight' TV show on November 5. On the programme Paxman asked Dizzee if he felt he was \"British\", and discussed the possibility of the rapper ever entering politics himself. Estelle has since accused Paxman of treating Dizzee like an "idiot". She told the New Statesman, "I was like, 'He is taking you for an idiot right now! Did no-one brief you?' ... Music News & Chat Thu, 18 Dec 2008 11:44:49 GMT http://bazzeroo.forumotion.net/music-news-chat-f5/estelle-jeremy-paxman-treated-dizzee-rascal-like-an-idiot-t876.htm#14006 http://bazzeroo.forumotion.net/music-news-chat-f5/estelle-jeremy-paxman-treated-dizzee-rascal-like-an-idiot-t876.htm http://bazzeroo.forumotion.net/music-news-chat-f5/duffy-goes-pop-t867.htm Baz Duffy is to star in a series of TV promotions for Diet Coke, according to reports. The Welsh pop starlet was today revealed as the new face of the soft drink, signing a six-figure deal for the 2009 campaign. Apparently she was chosen because of her "raw and edgy" character and will appeal directly to the brand's market. A Coke 'source' explained: "We're delighted Duffy's on board. She's ideal to reach our target audience in the teen and twenties age ranges." ... Music News & Chat Wed, 17 Dec 2008 12:03:12 GMT http://bazzeroo.forumotion.net/music-news-chat-f5/duffy-goes-pop-t867.htm#13945 http://bazzeroo.forumotion.net/music-news-chat-f5/duffy-goes-pop-t867.htm http://bazzeroo.forumotion.net/music-news-chat-f5/this-week-s-releases-15-december-2008-t857.htm Baz The Christmas singles shimmy into view this week, with both The Wombats' Les Dennis-featuring offering ('Is This Christmas') and this year's 'X Factor' winner Alexandra Burke's cover of Leonard Cohen's 'Hallelujah' being released. Peter Kay's character Geraldine McQueen also releases her 'X-Mas Song'. Non-festive singles come from Portishead ('Magic Doors'), Razorlight ('Hostage Of Love') and Kaiser Chiefs ('Good Days Bad Days'). Albums released in the UK today: Carter ... Music News & Chat Mon, 15 Dec 2008 16:16:07 GMT http://bazzeroo.forumotion.net/music-news-chat-f5/this-week-s-releases-15-december-2008-t857.htm#13810 http://bazzeroo.forumotion.net/music-news-chat-f5/this-week-s-releases-15-december-2008-t857.htm http://bazzeroo.forumotion.net/music-news-chat-f5/brit-awards-tip-top-rising-star-t844.htm Baz Quirky pop singer-songwriter Florence and the Machine has won the Brit Awards' Critics' Choice prize for the new act most likely to be big in 2009. Londoner Florence Welch, aged 22, was picked by a panel of 50 newspaper and magazine critics and heads of music from major UK TV and radio stations. Known for her effervescent stage shows, her debut single Kiss With a Fist was used in a Channel 4 TV trailer. She has been signed by Island Records, home to Amy Winehouse, ... Music News & Chat Fri, 12 Dec 2008 10:48:00 GMT http://bazzeroo.forumotion.net/music-news-chat-f5/brit-awards-tip-top-rising-star-t844.htm#13726 http://bazzeroo.forumotion.net/music-news-chat-f5/brit-awards-tip-top-rising-star-t844.htm http://bazzeroo.forumotion.net/music-news-chat-f5/teen-charged-510-for-illegally-downloading-one-song-t797.htm L HERE'S a story to send a shiver down every parent's spine. Schoolboy David Hay is being charged £510 for illegally downloading just one song from the internet. The 14-year-old was caught after digital spies electronically tagged party anthem Jumping All Over The World. The record firm tracked David to his home in Coatbridge, Lanarkshire. Their 20-page dossier accuses him of downloading the track by German band Scooter. Digi Protect say he has infringed their copyright ... Music News & Chat Tue, 02 Dec 2008 12:08:53 GMT http://bazzeroo.forumotion.net/music-news-chat-f5/teen-charged-510-for-illegally-downloading-one-song-t797.htm#12875 http://bazzeroo.forumotion.net/music-news-chat-f5/teen-charged-510-for-illegally-downloading-one-song-t797.htm http://bazzeroo.forumotion.net/music-news-chat-f5/for-sale-second-hand-mp3s-t808.htm Baz Tired of that new Britney Spears single? A new service called Bopaboo offers the unlikely prospect of selling your MP3s, uploading songs in the same way that you would trade in used CDs. However, the difference between an MP3 and a used CD is that even after you give it away (or sell it), it's still on your computer. Create or upload a copy and the original is still there on your desktop. That doesn't seem to bother Bopaboo. "Stop illegally sharing and start legally selling!" ... Music News & Chat Wed, 03 Dec 2008 12:26:22 GMT http://bazzeroo.forumotion.net/music-news-chat-f5/for-sale-second-hand-mp3s-t808.htm#12986 http://bazzeroo.forumotion.net/music-news-chat-f5/for-sale-second-hand-mp3s-t808.htm http://bazzeroo.forumotion.net/music-news-chat-f5/shops-get-emergency-cd-deliveries-t786.htm Baz Record labels and shops are taking action to ensure new albums by Take That and Britney Spears reach shelves after a major CD distributor collapsed. Woolworths' distribution arm Entertainment UK (EUK) stopped deliveries to stores after the company was put into administration. The new releases by Britney Spears and Take That, two of the year's biggest albums, come out today. EUK delivered up to 30% of physical music in the UK, as well as DVDs. Its customers included retailers ... Music News & Chat Mon, 01 Dec 2008 12:29:13 GMT http://bazzeroo.forumotion.net/music-news-chat-f5/shops-get-emergency-cd-deliveries-t786.htm#12821 http://bazzeroo.forumotion.net/music-news-chat-f5/shops-get-emergency-cd-deliveries-t786.htm http://bazzeroo.forumotion.net/music-news-chat-f5/singer-stabs-guitarist-for-messing-up-solo-t848.htm Baz An Italian heavy metal singer has been charged by police with attempted murder after she stabbed her guitarist during a rehearsal. Cristina Balzano, 19, the singer with Italian band Soul Cry, is said to have stabbed her 16-year-old guitarist after he made a mistake while playing a guitar solo during a band practice, reports Yahoo Music. Balzano allegedly accused the guitarist of "sounding evil" before she stabbed him. Genovese police have charged Balzano with attempted ... Music News & Chat Fri, 12 Dec 2008 11:09:12 GMT http://bazzeroo.forumotion.net/music-news-chat-f5/singer-stabs-guitarist-for-messing-up-solo-t848.htm#13730 http://bazzeroo.forumotion.net/music-news-chat-f5/singer-stabs-guitarist-for-messing-up-solo-t848.htm http://bazzeroo.forumotion.net/music-news-chat-f5/bruce-springsteen-beyonce-jamie-cullum-nominated-for-golden-globe-t842.htm Baz Bruce Springsteen, Beyonce, Jamie Cullum and Peter Gabriel are among the nominees for this year's Best Original Song category at the forthcoming Golden Globe awards. Springsteen's theme song to 'The Wrestler', Beyonce's contribution to 'Cadillac Records' and Gabriel's musical work on animated film 'Wall-E' have all been shortlisted. The winner will be announced on January 11. The nominations for the Best Original Song - Motion Picture honour at the Golden Globe awards ... Music News & Chat Fri, 12 Dec 2008 10:39:51 GMT http://bazzeroo.forumotion.net/music-news-chat-f5/bruce-springsteen-beyonce-jamie-cullum-nominated-for-golden-globe-t842.htm#13724 http://bazzeroo.forumotion.net/music-news-chat-f5/bruce-springsteen-beyonce-jamie-cullum-nominated-for-golden-globe-t842.htm http://bazzeroo.forumotion.net/music-news-chat-f5/blur-reunion-inspires-30-foot-graffiti-stunt-on-london-s-millennium-bridge-t835.htm Baz Lyrics from Blur's 2003 single 'Out Of Time' have appeared on London's Millennium Bridge today (December 10) as part of a street art stunt. The stunt came just 24 hours after it was revealed that Blur have reformed. Commuters crossing the bridge today were greeted with the following lyrics, taken from 'Out Of Time', plastered to the floor: "And you've been so busy lately / That you haven't had the time / To open up your mind / And watch the world spinning / Gently out of ... Music News & Chat Thu, 11 Dec 2008 12:48:39 GMT http://bazzeroo.forumotion.net/music-news-chat-f5/blur-reunion-inspires-30-foot-graffiti-stunt-on-london-s-millennium-bridge-t835.htm#13699 http://bazzeroo.forumotion.net/music-news-chat-f5/blur-reunion-inspires-30-foot-graffiti-stunt-on-london-s-millennium-bridge-t835.htm http://bazzeroo.forumotion.net/music-news-chat-f5/this-week-s-releases-8-december-2008-t828.htm Baz Cat Power releases her new EP, 'Dark End Of The Street', today (December 8.). Chan Marshall is up against Kings Of Leon, Cold War Kids, Dead Kids, Ladyhawke, The Futureheads and Neon Neon, who all release singles this week, along with Terry Wogan and Aled Jones. Meanwhile Neil Young releases live record 'Sugar Mountain - Live At Canterbury House 1968', and Wiley's 'See Clear Now', which was produced by Mark Ronson, is also out. Album releases: Brandy - 'Human' Wiley ... Music News & Chat Mon, 08 Dec 2008 13:05:06 GMT http://bazzeroo.forumotion.net/music-news-chat-f5/this-week-s-releases-8-december-2008-t828.htm#13528 http://bazzeroo.forumotion.net/music-news-chat-f5/this-week-s-releases-8-december-2008-t828.htm http://bazzeroo.forumotion.net/music-news-chat-f5/terry-wogan-replaced-by-graham-norton-for-eurovision-song-contest-t824.htm Baz Veteran broadcaster Terry Wogan is stepping down as commentator for the Eurovision Song Contest. Wogan will be replaced from 2009 by fellow Irishman Graham Norton. As NME.COM previously reported, Wogan criticised this year's contest in August, and said it was unlikely he would present the show again. Speaking about why he has stepped down, Wogan told (BBC): "I've had 35 wonderful years commentating on the Eurovision for radio and television. "From my first, ... Music News & Chat Fri, 05 Dec 2008 15:37:48 GMT http://bazzeroo.forumotion.net/music-news-chat-f5/terry-wogan-replaced-by-graham-norton-for-eurovision-song-contest-t824.htm#13401 http://bazzeroo.forumotion.net/music-news-chat-f5/terry-wogan-replaced-by-graham-norton-for-eurovision-song-contest-t824.htm http://bazzeroo.forumotion.net/music-news-chat-f5/escort-tells-of-kidnapping-by-boy-george-t739.htm Baz Boy George subjected a male escort to a violent assault that included chaining him to the wall and beating him after accusing him of tampering with his computer, a court heard yesterday. Audun Carlsen, 29, a Norwegian who said he worked from time to time as an escort and model, alleges that the singer and DJ, whose real name is George O'Dowd, assaulted him in April last year after the escort was invited to his London flat to take part in an erotic photo session. Carlsen ... Music News & Chat Tue, 25 Nov 2008 11:03:25 GMT http://bazzeroo.forumotion.net/music-news-chat-f5/escort-tells-of-kidnapping-by-boy-george-t739.htm#12412 http://bazzeroo.forumotion.net/music-news-chat-f5/escort-tells-of-kidnapping-by-boy-george-t739.htm http://bazzeroo.forumotion.net/music-news-chat-f5/coldplay-lil-wayne-jay-z-kanye-west-lead-grammy-nominations-t813.htm Baz Coldplay, Lil' Wayne, Jay-Z and Kanye West have received multiple nominations for the forthcoming Grammy awards. Lil' Wayne is up for eight gongs, Coldplay are in contention for seven, while Jay-Z, Kanye West and Ne-Yo have received six. The nominations were announced via a televised concert that featured Celine Dion, Christina Aguilera and BB King. Amy Winehouse dominated the Grammy awards at the last ceremony, taking home six gongs last February. See selected ... Music News & Chat Thu, 04 Dec 2008 11:25:59 GMT http://bazzeroo.forumotion.net/music-news-chat-f5/coldplay-lil-wayne-jay-z-kanye-west-lead-grammy-nominations-t813.htm#13138 http://bazzeroo.forumotion.net/music-news-chat-f5/coldplay-lil-wayne-jay-z-kanye-west-lead-grammy-nominations-t813.htm http://bazzeroo.forumotion.net/music-news-chat-f5/key-indie-label-distributor-company-goes-declared-bankrupt-t814.htm Baz Indie label distribution company Pinnacle Entertainment has been declared bankrupt, with the firm letting go over 94 people today (December 3). The company is the latest casualty of the credit crunch, and puts the entire future of indie labels into question, as the company was responsible for releasing records from over 400 indie labels. Independent labels trade body AIM called an emergency meeting for tomorrow (December 4) to see how the indie labels affected can be helped. Among ... Music News & Chat Thu, 04 Dec 2008 11:30:39 GMT http://bazzeroo.forumotion.net/music-news-chat-f5/key-indie-label-distributor-company-goes-declared-bankrupt-t814.htm#13139 http://bazzeroo.forumotion.net/music-news-chat-f5/key-indie-label-distributor-company-goes-declared-bankrupt-t814.htm http://bazzeroo.forumotion.net/music-news-chat-f5/take-that-declare-war-on-britney-spears-we-don-t-see-the-point-of-her-anymore-t803.htm Baz Pop veterans Take That have slapped a custard pie straight in Britney Spears’ face. Their albums – both called Circus – went head-to-head this week and so far Take That are making it look trap-easy. The lads broke the record for first-day sales – shifting 133,000 copies – and are sitting pretty at No1 in the midweek charts. Britney, meanwhile, is at No3 – and her disastrous X Factor mime act on Saturday would have done her few favours. Gary Barlow and Howard Donald saw ... Music News & Chat Wed, 03 Dec 2008 11:27:54 GMT http://bazzeroo.forumotion.net/music-news-chat-f5/take-that-declare-war-on-britney-spears-we-don-t-see-the-point-of-her-anymore-t803.htm#12979 http://bazzeroo.forumotion.net/music-news-chat-f5/take-that-declare-war-on-britney-spears-we-don-t-see-the-point-of-her-anymore-t803.htm http://bazzeroo.forumotion.net/music-news-chat-f5/amazon-launches-digital-service-to-rival-itunes-t815.htm Baz Amazon has started a music price war by launching its own version of iTunes and offering some big-name albums for just £3. The online retailer says it has joined forces with the big four of the music industry – SonyBMG, Universal Music, EMI Music and Warner Music – to offer bargain price downloads. As a 'launch promotion' Amazon MP3 is offering new albums, including Only By The Night by Kings of Leon and Take That's The Circus for £3. Songs will be available for ... Music News & Chat Thu, 04 Dec 2008 11:40:24 GMT http://bazzeroo.forumotion.net/music-news-chat-f5/amazon-launches-digital-service-to-rival-itunes-t815.htm#13141 http://bazzeroo.forumotion.net/music-news-chat-f5/amazon-launches-digital-service-to-rival-itunes-t815.htm http://bazzeroo.forumotion.net/music-news-chat-f5/guns-n-roses-lawyer-says-dr-pepper-failed-on-free-drinks-t762.htm Baz Guns N' Roses' lawyer has criticised Dr Pepper for failing to deliver on its 'Chinese Democracy' free soda promotion in the US. The move comes despite the drinks company's decision to extend their offer of a free soda for an extra day after huge demand crashed the company's servers on release day (November 23). As previously reported, in March Dr Pepper announced it would give a free soft drink to everyone in the United States if Guns N' Roses released their long-awaited 'Chinese ... Music News & Chat Thu, 27 Nov 2008 11:42:12 GMT http://bazzeroo.forumotion.net/music-news-chat-f5/guns-n-roses-lawyer-says-dr-pepper-failed-on-free-drinks-t762.htm#12556 http://bazzeroo.forumotion.net/music-news-chat-f5/guns-n-roses-lawyer-says-dr-pepper-failed-on-free-drinks-t762.htm http://bazzeroo.forumotion.net/music-news-chat-f5/zavvi-suspends-online-trading-and-cancels-customer-orders-t804.htm Baz Entertainment chain Zavvi has been forced to suspend online trading for CDs, DVDs and games as a result of Woolworths going into administration last week (November 26). Woolworths' entertainment distributer, Entertainment UK, was also forced into administration. While Zavvi is not part of either company, its main supplier of CDs, DVDs and games is Entertainment UK. A statement on Zavvi's website said: "Regretfully, at this time we are unable to fully guarantee the supply ... Music News & Chat Wed, 03 Dec 2008 11:33:55 GMT http://bazzeroo.forumotion.net/music-news-chat-f5/zavvi-suspends-online-trading-and-cancels-customer-orders-t804.htm#12980 http://bazzeroo.forumotion.net/music-news-chat-f5/zavvi-suspends-online-trading-and-cancels-customer-orders-t804.htm http://bazzeroo.forumotion.net/music-news-chat-f5/blake-fielder-civil-s-big-amy-plan-now-in-tatters-as-he-heads-back-to-prison-t798.htm Baz Amy Winehouse's husband is planning to appear on her favourite TV show to win her back. Blake Fielder-Civil - who has been in rehab since leaving prison last month - reportedly thinks starring on reality series 'Celebrity Big Brother' would be the perfect way to prove his love for the troubled singer and show he has quit drugs. A source said: "Blake has told me he's been asked about doing 'Celebrity Big Brother'. Amy is a big fan of reality TV and Blake knows she ... Music News & Chat Tue, 02 Dec 2008 12:47:24 GMT http://bazzeroo.forumotion.net/music-news-chat-f5/blake-fielder-civil-s-big-amy-plan-now-in-tatters-as-he-heads-back-to-prison-t798.htm#12883 http://bazzeroo.forumotion.net/music-news-chat-f5/blake-fielder-civil-s-big-amy-plan-now-in-tatters-as-he-heads-back-to-prison-t798.htm http://bazzeroo.forumotion.net/music-news-chat-f5/house-rave-classics-t692.htm Baz
]]> Music News & Chat Fri, 14 Nov 2008 13:19:44 GMT http://bazzeroo.forumotion.net/music-news-chat-f5/house-rave-classics-t692.htm#11690 http://bazzeroo.forumotion.net/music-news-chat-f5/house-rave-classics-t692.htm http://bazzeroo.forumotion.net/music-news-chat-f5/pop-star-convicted-of-killing-homeless-man-t800.htm Baz One of Ethiopia's most famous musicians, Teddy Afro, has been convicted of manslaughter after a homeless man was killed in a hit-and-ruin incident in Addis Ababa in 2006. The singer, real name Tewodros Kassahun, is said to have run the man down and then driven away without reporting the incident. He was also charged with driving without a license. Upon hearing the court's verdict in Addis Ababa, Kassahun allegedly tried to object, but was told to quieten down by his lawyers. He ... Music News & Chat Tue, 02 Dec 2008 15:28:53 GMT http://bazzeroo.forumotion.net/music-news-chat-f5/pop-star-convicted-of-killing-homeless-man-t800.htm#12923 http://bazzeroo.forumotion.net/music-news-chat-f5/pop-star-convicted-of-killing-homeless-man-t800.htm http://bazzeroo.forumotion.net/music-news-chat-f5/miley-cyrus-hacker-raided-by-fbi-t546.htm Baz They may not be geniuses when it comes to Iraqi insurgencies, but US authorities are fine investigators when celebrity starlets have their emails hacked. On Monday, just hours after bragging that no one would ever track him down, Miley Cyrus's email hacker was raided by the FBI. According to Wired, Kevin Holly, a charming fellow from Murfreesboro, Tennessee, infiltrated the singer and actress's MySpace account and used information from there to access her Gmail. In addition to snooping ... Music News & Chat Fri, 24 Oct 2008 11:46:08 GMT http://bazzeroo.forumotion.net/music-news-chat-f5/miley-cyrus-hacker-raided-by-fbi-t546.htm#9112 http://bazzeroo.forumotion.net/music-news-chat-f5/miley-cyrus-hacker-raided-by-fbi-t546.htm http://bazzeroo.forumotion.net/music-news-chat-f5/this-week-s-releases-1-december-2008-t783.htm Baz Today (December 1) sees Glasvegas reissue their self-titled debut album with their new Christmas album, 'A Snowflake Fell (And It Felt Like A Kiss)', included and available to download. Britney Spears, meanwhile, announces her comeback by releasing her latest album, 'Circus', while Take That release an album with almost the same title, 'The Circus'. Oasis, Leona Lewis and Florence And The Machine all release new singles. Singles released today: Dan Black - 'Yours' The ... Music News & Chat Mon, 01 Dec 2008 11:58:02 GMT http://bazzeroo.forumotion.net/music-news-chat-f5/this-week-s-releases-1-december-2008-t783.htm#12801 http://bazzeroo.forumotion.net/music-news-chat-f5/this-week-s-releases-1-december-2008-t783.htm http://bazzeroo.forumotion.net/music-news-chat-f5/david-beckham-parties-with-katy-perry-and-the-ting-tings-t748.htm Baz Adidas have united footballer David Beckham with the likes of The Ting Tings, Katy Perry and Missy Elliott for an unlikely house party. The celebrity names are seen dancing to a remix of Frankie Valli And The Four Seasons' 1967 hit 'Beggin'' by DJ Pilooski in a forthcoming advert to mark the sport label's 60th anniversary. The ad, which you can watch below, was created by Montreal-based Sid Lee, and is due to break in the US this week before it is rolled out across the UK, Europe ... Music News & Chat Wed, 26 Nov 2008 13:12:10 GMT http://bazzeroo.forumotion.net/music-news-chat-f5/david-beckham-parties-with-katy-perry-and-the-ting-tings-t748.htm#12498 http://bazzeroo.forumotion.net/music-news-chat-f5/david-beckham-parties-with-katy-perry-and-the-ting-tings-t748.htm http://bazzeroo.forumotion.net/music-news-chat-f5/this-week-s-releases-24-november-2008-t730.htm Baz This week (beginning November 24) The Killers make their return with third effort 'Day & Age', while Guns N Roses release their long-awaited new album 'Chinese Democracy'. Kanye West makes his return with new effort '808s And Heartbreak', while Coldplay release an EP of new material, 'Prospekts March' Album releases: The Killers – 'Day & Age' Justice – 'A Cross The Universe' Kanye West – '808s And Heartbreaks' Guns N' Roses – 'Chinese Democracy' Paramore ... Music News & Chat Mon, 24 Nov 2008 13:56:41 GMT http://bazzeroo.forumotion.net/music-news-chat-f5/this-week-s-releases-24-november-2008-t730.htm#12304 http://bazzeroo.forumotion.net/music-news-chat-f5/this-week-s-releases-24-november-2008-t730.htm http://bazzeroo.forumotion.net/music-news-chat-f5/are-deluxe-albums-fair-to-fans-t735.htm Baz A "deluxe edition" of Leona Lewis's album Spirit has stormed into the chart at number one. But are fans getting value for money from these special releases? Girls Aloud and Duffy are also releasing special versions of their albums, containing anything from unreleased interviews and demos to bonus DVDs, as Christmas approaches. But should fans be expected to spend £15.79 (recommended retail price) again on the same material to get the extras? "It's a two-finger ... Music News & Chat Tue, 25 Nov 2008 10:44:31 GMT http://bazzeroo.forumotion.net/music-news-chat-f5/are-deluxe-albums-fair-to-fans-t735.htm#12407 http://bazzeroo.forumotion.net/music-news-chat-f5/are-deluxe-albums-fair-to-fans-t735.htm http://bazzeroo.forumotion.net/music-news-chat-f5/beatles-eleanor-rigby-signature-auctioned-off-t775.htm Baz A hospital account report bearing the signature the woman who Paul McCartney has suggested inspired The Beatles' 1966 hit 'Eleanor Rigby', has sold at auction for £115,000. The paper, which is 97 years old, was auctioned at London's Idea Generation Gallery last night (November 27), reports BBC News. It features the signature of an E Rigby, prompting the speculation. As previously reported on NME.COM, McCartney, who wrote the song's lyrics, sent the document to the Sunbeam Trust ... Music News & Chat Fri, 28 Nov 2008 12:06:01 GMT http://bazzeroo.forumotion.net/music-news-chat-f5/beatles-eleanor-rigby-signature-auctioned-off-t775.htm#12647 http://bazzeroo.forumotion.net/music-news-chat-f5/beatles-eleanor-rigby-signature-auctioned-off-t775.htm http://bazzeroo.forumotion.net/music-news-chat-f5/mariah-carey-the-musical-t753.htm Baz Mariah Carey’s life story is set to be made into a musical. The 'Touch My Body' singer has reportedly attracted attention from a big name in the theatre industry who wants to create a Broadway show based on her. A source said: 'A huge, huge Broadway producer is interested in Mariah's story and it’s in discussions. Who would turn down an opportunity like that? Mariah has a fascinating life.' The stage show is set to feature some of the 39-year-old’s most highly publicised ... Music News & Chat Wed, 26 Nov 2008 14:10:02 GMT http://bazzeroo.forumotion.net/music-news-chat-f5/mariah-carey-the-musical-t753.htm#12515 http://bazzeroo.forumotion.net/music-news-chat-f5/mariah-carey-the-musical-t753.htm http://bazzeroo.forumotion.net/music-news-chat-f5/miley-s-drink-drive-death-a-hoax-t714.htm Baz Miley Cyrus fans were left shocked after an internet hacker posted a video from her account telling them the Hannah Montana star had been killed by a 'drunk driver'. The two minute clip was set to a sombre Cyrus track called 'Goodbye' with a supposed message from her best friend Mandy Jiroux. The video, which has now been removed, said: 'Miley died this morning after being hit by a drunk driver. She always told us if anything ever happened to her then tell her loyal fans ... Music News & Chat Tue, 18 Nov 2008 13:41:32 GMT http://bazzeroo.forumotion.net/music-news-chat-f5/miley-s-drink-drive-death-a-hoax-t714.htm#12038 http://bazzeroo.forumotion.net/music-news-chat-f5/miley-s-drink-drive-death-a-hoax-t714.htm http://bazzeroo.forumotion.net/music-news-chat-f5/prince-gay-marriage-isn-t-right-t723.htm Baz Prince has again come under fire this week, and not from perfume manufacturers. The Purple One is being slammed after he criticised gay marriage in a recent New Yorker interview, saying it isn't "right". "God came to earth and saw people sticking it wherever and doing it with whatever, and he just cleared it all out," Prince told the New Yorker's Clare Hoffman. "He was, like, 'Enough.'" The interview paints an illuminating picture of The ... Music News & Chat Thu, 20 Nov 2008 11:57:11 GMT http://bazzeroo.forumotion.net/music-news-chat-f5/prince-gay-marriage-isn-t-right-t723.htm#12169 http://bazzeroo.forumotion.net/music-news-chat-f5/prince-gay-marriage-isn-t-right-t723.htm