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Lady Gaga Makes $167 From 1million Plays On Spotify A Swedish report suggests...
By Scott Colothan on 23 November 2009
Lady Gaga made just $167 (£100) from over 1million plays on Spotify, it is claimed.
Swedish newspaper Expressen has published a report which claims the singer - real name Stefani Germanotta - has earned a relatively paltry amount from the peer-to-peer music streaming service.
The 1million figure quoted by the paper represents the amount of listens Gaga's biggest hit 'Pokerface' has amassed over a five month period in Spotify's start-up country Sweden.
A Swedish recording artist told econsultancy.com: "It is totally sick. We musicians have no rights, you may not charge [for music] any more."
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The Rolling Stones Reissue 'Wild Horses' In Wake Of Susan Boyle Cover You can buy it now...
By Scott Colothan on 23 November 2009
The Rolling Stones have reissued their 1971 song 'Wild Horses' in the wake of Susan Boyle covering it on The X Factor last night.
The remastered song is be available as a bundle via iTunes from today which also features a live studio version of the track and a live rendition at Knebworth.
Written by Mick Jagger and Keith Richards, Wild Horses was recorded in Muscle Shoals, Alabama over three days in December 1969 and was the last of 3 songs completed at those sessions, after Brown Sugar and You Gotta Move.
As well as Boyle's version - which appears on her debut album 'I Dreamed A Dream' - acts including Neil Young, Guns N' Roses, Sheryl Crow and Mazzy Star have all covered the track.
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Local Natives Unveil 2010 UK Tour Dates They play next February and March...
By Scott Colothan on 23 November 2009
Local Natives have announced their first ever headline tour of the UK.
The Silver Lake, Los Angeles natives will play eight shows in February and March 2010 in support of their recently released debut album 'Gorilla Manor'.
Tickets for the jaunt are on sale right now through the Gigwise Gig Tickets section.
They play:
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Green Day Beat Kings Of Leon To Prize At American Music Awards In Los Angeles yesterday evening...
By Scott Colothan on 23 November 2009
Green Day scooped the 'favourite rock artist' prize at the American Music Awards in Los Angeles last night.
The trio, who recently completed their UK tour, beat Kings of Leon and Shinedown to take the honour.
Billie Joe Amrstrong, Mike Dirnt and Tre Cool also performed live at the ceremony - a pyrotechnics strewn rendition of recent single '21 Guns'.
The big winners on the night, however, were Michael Jackson who took home four posthumous honours and Taylor Swift who won five including artist of the year.
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Lady Gaga Performs On Blazing Piano At American Music Awards - Photos The singer steals the show...
By Scott Colothan on 23 November 2009
Lady Gaga stole the show at the American Music Awards last night performing on a blazing piano.
Wearing a futuristic naked body suit Gaga launched into a typically theatrical performance of new single 'Bad Romance' which saw the crowd give her a standing ovation.
As well as her instrument being on fire, Gaga shattered glass, stabbed violins and then proper rock n' roll style smashed the violins to pieces on her piano.
You can see her performing below.
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Michael Jackson Wins Four Posthumous American Music Awards In Los Angeles last night...
By Scott Colothan on 23 November 2009
Michael Jackson scooped four posthumous honours at the American Music Awards in Los Angeles last night (November 22).
The four gongs handed out to Michael's older brother Jermaine at the Nokia Theater ceremony take the King of Pop's tally to 23 making him the most decorated artist in the awards' history.
Jackson was crowned best pop/rock male artist, best soul/R&B male artist plus he scooped two best album honours for Number Ones.
Jermaine said: "He saw good in everyone and he wanted everyone to do good. He always started with love."
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Coronation Street Bosses Want Noel Gallagher To Guest On Show A top producer has confirmed...
By Scott Colothan on 23 November 2009
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Coronation Street chiefs want Noel Gallagher to guest on the show next year.
2010 marks the 50th anniversary of the Manchester soap and bosses at ITV have confirmed they're looking for big names for the show.
Producer Kim Crowther told the Daily Star: "We are planning lots for the 50th anniversary; it will be must-see television. It would be fab to see Tracy Barlow back, wouldn’t it?
“I would love to bring Hilda back – and Mavis. Noel Gallagher would be great. There are also plans for some new faces in the factory.”
Last month, Gallagher said: “I’m not doing a solo album as I’m taking time off.
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Michael Eavis Elated At Securing U2 For Glastonbury Festival And he promises more surprises...
By Scott Colothan on 23 November 2009
Michael Eavis has confirmed that tabloid reports about U2 headlining Glastonbury are true.
The 74-year-old dairy farmer has released a statement enthusing about U2's headline slot on Friday June 25 at the Worthy Farm's 40th anniversary.
Eavis said: “The 26 year-old rumour has finally come true. At last, the biggest band in the world are going to do the best festival in the world!
"Nothing could be better for our 40 year party and there are even more surprises in the pipeline."
All tickets for Glastonbury 2010 are completely sold out.
U2 live:
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Ultravox Announce April 2010 UK Tour Tickets go on sale this Friday...
By Scott Colothan on 23 November 2009
Ultravox have announced a second UK tour since their reformation this year.
Midge Ure and co. will play six shows next April, a tour which has been dubbed '‘Return To Eden Part II’'
Ure said of the jaunt: “We have all agreed to perform a handful of shows in the UK in 2010 to coincide with the release of the live DVD we recorded at the Roundhouse back in April. It just seems like a great way to leave a little addition to our substantial legacy before we all move on.”
Tickets for the tour go on sale through the Gigwise Gig Tickets section from 9am this Friday (November 27).
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Codeine Velvet Club For Tuborg Webchat Wednesday This Week! Chat to Codeine Velvet Club on Wednesay 25th November 2009
By Billy Bell on 23 November 2009
Gigwise is very pleased to announce that Codeine Velvet Club have signed up for Tuborg Webchat Wednesday this week (25th November)
Jon Lawler from The Fratellis' new side project Codeine Velvet Club will be online from 4pm (GMT) Wednesday 25th November when you can quiz them on their new self titled album released Saturday 28th November, how you can stream the album before its general release and just about anything else.
To take part in the webchat all you need to do is join Gigwise by filling in THIS simple form.
Then on Wednesday all you need to do is go to our chatroom HERE and log in.
See you in there!
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