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Speech Debelle Booed By Take That Fans At Video Game Launch In London...
By Jason Gregory on 26 November 2009
Speech Debelle was booed by fans of Take That last night (November 25) when she attempted to rap the band's 1993 hit 'Pray'.
The Mercury Prize-winner was jeered off-stage at the launch of the boy band's new video game, SingStar.
Debelle, real name Corynne Elliot, reportedly upset the 500-strong audience with her cover, and when they booed, she said: “I'm a rapper. I don't do Take Shit.”
Her reaction prompted host and star of Gavin and Stacey James Corden to respond, saying: “That was shit, anyone can rap”.
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Late Of The Pier Announce Return With New Single It's due out next month...
By Jason Gregory on 26 November 2009
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Late Of The Pier are to release a new single next month entitled 'Blueberry'.
The track, due out on December 14, is intended as a preview for their forthcoming second album.
In a statement, the band said: “Here is the beginning of something new. We’re rewriting our own rules. And taking on new projects.
“In new forms of expression. The past few years have given us a lot to think about and feel.
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Kasabian To Play Intimate London Gig Next Week With Delphic and Crystal Fighters...
By Scott Colothan on 26 November 2009
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Kasabian are set to play an ultra-intimate show in London next week.
The Leicester lads, who recently wrapped up their UK tour, will play the 1,200 capacity Heaven on Wednesday (December 2) for Myspace.
Support on the night will come from Crystal Fighters and Manchester's Delphic, who will be showcasing their awesome debut album 'Acolyte'.
Kissy Sell Out and Drums of Death will both be manning the decks.
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Kasabian: 'Susan Boyle Faces Lifetime Of Torture' While Jedward have lost their heads...
By Scott Colothan on 26 November 2009
Kasabian's Tom Meighan has launched into a huge rant about The X Factor, Susan Boyle and Jedward.
The 28-year-old claims The X Factor is ruining the face of music while stars like Jedward and Susan Boyle will become victims of their quick rise to fame.
Speaking to Scotland's Daily Record, Meighan even took time to spout his views on Robbie Williams saying the former Take That star is “fucked up” and “ill”.
His full unabridged rant is as follows: "The X Factor is like something The Riddler would do in Batman. It sucks out everyone's brains.
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Sir Paul McCartney: 'Music Helps Me Revisit Late Beatles' Singer also talks about ex-wife...
By Jason Gregory on 26 November 2009
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Sir Paul McCartney says his music enables him to maintain contact with his late wife Linda and former members of The Beatles.
The singer told a press conference in London that his concerts were his way of ”revisiting” John Lennon and George Harrison.
"I'm sort of thinking about George ... similarly with John and Linda. In a way you're kind of in contact with them again you know," he said.
Sir Paul admitted the experience often left him “sad” and “emotional”.
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Rihanna Breaks Silence Over 'Humiliating' Naked Photographs Which leaked online in May...
By Jason Gregory on 26 November 2009
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Rihanna has spoken for the first time about the leak of naked photographs of her in May.
The pictures, which showed the singer in a number of provocative poses, emerged online just two months after she was assaulted by former boyfriend Chris Brown.
In an interview with US radio station Hot 97, Rihanna said the pictures had been leaked by an ex-boyfriend and that she felt “humiliated”.
"I just felt like my whole privacy was taken before that and then, when that came out, I thought, 'oh great, so now there's nothing they don't know about me and my private life'," she said.
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James Corden Joins Snow Patrol On Stage In London - Photo He duets with Irish band...
By Jason Gregory on 26 November 2009
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James Corden joined Snow Patrol on stage during their gig at the Royal Albert Hall in London on Tuesday.
The Gavin and Stacey star duetted with the band on a special rendition of ‘Set The Fire To The Third Bar’.
Snow Patrol frontman Gary Lightbody asked the actor to perform with the group after they spent a night drinking together last week.
“I thought he was joking, then he started singing in the bar and I nearly fell off my chair,” Lightbody said.
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Muse 'To Join U2 At Glastonbury Festival 2010' It's reported today...
By Scott Colothan on 26 November 2009
Following U2's confirmation on Monday, Muse are the latest band reported to play Glastonbury Festival 2010.
Festival website eFestivals claim they have it on good authority that Muse will perform at Worthy Farm next June.
They write: “We are however confident that the information we've received is good and we fully expect to see Muse confirmed to play at some point over the coming months.”
With The Rolling Stones rumoured to be planning a 2010 World Tour, this has fuelled speculation that the rock legends will also be joining the 40th anniversary of Glastonbury.
Glastonbury takes place from Wednesday June 23 to Sunday June 27 at Worthy Farm in Pilton. All tickets are completely sold out.
Muse in defining live photos:
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The Rolling Stones 'Plan 2010 World Tour' Will they play Glastonbury?...
By Scott Colothan on 26 November 2009
The Rolling Stones are planning a major world tour for 2010, it's claimed.
The Sun is quoting a source close to Ronnie Wood's girlfriend Ekaterina Ivanova who alleges that the 20-year-old has been blabbing about the shows.
They said: "She's not supposed to talk about it, things haven't been finalised but she couldn't resist telling a few friends."
If the rumours are true it will open up speculation about whether The Stones will headline the 40th anniversary of Glastonbury in June.
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Ronnie James Dio Diagnosed With Stomach Cancer He's currently fighting to be back on stage...
By Scott Colothan on 26 November 2009
Heavy metal veteran Ronnie James Dio has been diagnosed with stomach cancer.
The 67-year-old singer cancelled Dio's entire November UK tour last week due to an unspecified illness, however, his wife Wendy has now confirmed the bad news.
She told Blabbermouth.net: "Ronnie has been diagnosed with the early stages of stomach cancer.
"We are starting treatment immediately at the Mayo Clinic. After he kills this dragon, Ronnie will be back on stage, where he belongs, doing what he loves best, performing for his fans.
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