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November 17, 2008
 US rapper 50 Cent had delayed the release of his new album, ‘Before I Self Destruct’, until 2009. The follow-up to 2007’s ‘Curtis’ had been due on December 16th but the rapper is struggling to finish the album in time. Read more >> |
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November 17, 2008
 The Hives have recorded a Christmas song with 80s star Cyndi Lauper. The song, entitled ‘A Christmas Duel’, will be released as a free download on November 28th. Read more >> |
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November 17, 2008
 Sir Paul McCartney has said “the time has come” to release the Beatles ‘lost’ track ‘Carnival of Light’. The improvised song was recorded in 1967 in between sessions for the track ‘Penny Lane’. Read more >> |
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November 17, 2008
 Robbie Williams will reunite for his former Take That band mates for a TV special, according to reports. Williams is expected to take his seat among the studio audience at the taping of Take That’s Christmas special, An Audience With... Read more >> |
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November 17, 2008
 US rapper Kanye West has called for the introduction of a new law that will put restrictions on the freedom of the paparazzi. West said photographers shouldn’t be allowed to sell a picture of him without permission. Read more >> |
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November 17, 2008
 Stereophonics have failed in their bid to top the album charts, losing out to operatic quartet Il Divo. The band's greatest hits collection, 'Decade In The Sun', had to settle for second spot behind Il Divo's 'The Promise'. Read more >> |
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November 17, 2008
 Sir Paul McCartney has spoken about his desire to take the Beatles music to China. The singer, who three years ago said he would boycott the country because of its human rights record, said he was intrigued by the nation. Read more >> |
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November 17, 2008
 Michael Jackson is being sued by the Son of the King of Bahrain for an alleged breach of contract. The singer stayed for six months in Bahrain with Sheikh Abdulla Bin Hamad Bin Isa Al-Khalifa after he was acquitted of child molestation charges in 2005. Read more >> |
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November 17, 2008
 Justin Timberlake is being sued by his own staff over claims his New York restaurant failed to pay them tips. A busboy has also accused the singer, two of his business partners and Southern Hospitality BBQ's managers of failing to pay them the minimum wage or overtime. Read more >> |
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November 17, 2008
 Leona Lewis is being lined up to perform at Sir Elton John's New Years Eve party at London's O2 Arena, according to reports. But the former X-Factor winner is also apparently wanted at a different event in America. Read more >> |
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November 17, 2008
 Kylie Minogue will host the 2009 Brit Awards at London's Earls Court, according to reports. The singer is said to be close to agreeing a deal which will see her unite with Gavin & Stacey stars Mathew Horne and James Corden. Read more >> |
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November 17, 2008
 US rapper Kanye West has revealed that the Red Hot Chili Peppers are his favourite group. West said he was attracted to the American rock band because of their strong melodies. Read more >> |
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November 17, 2008
 Nine Inch Nails have revealed that Lostprophets Ilan Rubin will replace Josh Freese as their new drummer. Frontman Trent Reznor said he had been amazed when he saw Rubin “playing his ass off” at the Reading and Leeds festivals in 2006. Read more >> |
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November 17, 2008
 Sugababes singer Amelle Berrabah has said the group are considering missing next year's Brit Awards because of their poor history at the ceremony. Despite receiving six nominations, the girl band have only one award to their name – Best Dance Act in 2003. Read more >> |
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November 17, 2008
 US rapper 50 Cent has cautiously welcomed Kanye West's decision to sing on his new album '808s and Heartbreak'. West has surprised fans and critics with his new sound, which he has christened 'pop-art'. Read more >> |
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November 17, 2008
 Madonna has asked her fans to donate money so that she can build a new girls' school in Malawi. The school, which the singer has named The Raising Malawi Academy for Girls, will cater for underprivileged children. Read more >> |
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November 17, 2008
 The Fratellis frontman John Fratelli has denied that the band cancelled a recent European tour because they were working on their second album. In October, a statement released on behalf of the group said “unforeseen recording commitments” meant they wouldn't able to play a series of dates, which had been due to begin earlier this month in Milan. Read more >> |
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November 17, 2008
 Former Blink-182 drummer Travis Barker has said he is recording again after surviving a plane crash which killed four people. Barker and his musical partner DJ AM both escaped with burns after their Learjet careered off a runway in South Carolina last September. Read more >> |
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November 17, 2008
 US rapper Eminem has confirmed that his long awaited new album won't be released until 2009. "We're looking at first quarter next year, which is probably, you know, January, February,” the rapper told MTV. Read more >> |
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November 17, 2008
 Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band's new album will be released in the New Year, it's been confirmed. The 12-track album, entitled, 'Working On A Dream', will be available in the US from January 27th. Read more >> |
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November 17, 2008
 A new Michael Jackson track will be aired as part of a legal case against the singer, a court has heard. Jackson is being sued for £4.7million by the son of the King of Bahrain who claims he breached a contract between the pair. Read more >> |
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US rapper 50 Cent had delayed the release of his new album, ‘Before I Self Destruct’, until 2009. The follow-up to 2007’s ‘Curtis’ had been due on December 16th but the rapper is struggling to finish the album in time. 
The Hives have recorded a Christmas song with 80s star Cyndi Lauper. The song, entitled ‘A Christmas Duel’, will be released as a free download on November 28th. 
Sir Paul McCartney has said “the time has come” to release the Beatles ‘lost’ track ‘Carnival of Light’. The improvised song was recorded in 1967 in between sessions for the track ‘Penny Lane’. 
Robbie Williams will reunite for his former Take That band mates for a TV special, according to reports. Williams is expected to take his seat among the studio audience at the taping of Take That’s Christmas special, An Audience With... 
US rapper Kanye West has called for the introduction of a new law that will put restrictions on the freedom of the paparazzi. West said photographers shouldn’t be allowed to sell a picture of him without permission. 
Stereophonics have failed in their bid to top the album charts, losing out to operatic quartet Il Divo. The band's greatest hits collection, 'Decade In The Sun', had to settle for second spot behind Il Divo's 'The Promise'. 
Sir Paul McCartney has spoken about his desire to take the Beatles music to China. The singer, who three years ago said he would boycott the country because of its human rights record, said he was intrigued by the nation. 
Michael Jackson is being sued by the Son of the King of Bahrain for an alleged breach of contract. The singer stayed for six months in Bahrain with Sheikh Abdulla Bin Hamad Bin Isa Al-Khalifa after he was acquitted of child molestation charges in 2005. 
Justin Timberlake is being sued by his own staff over claims his New York restaurant failed to pay them tips. A busboy has also accused the singer, two of his business partners and Southern Hospitality BBQ's managers of failing to pay them the minimum wage or overtime. 
Leona Lewis is being lined up to perform at Sir Elton John's New Years Eve party at London's O2 Arena, according to reports. But the former X-Factor winner is also apparently wanted at a different event in America. 
Kylie Minogue will host the 2009 Brit Awards at London's Earls Court, according to reports. The singer is said to be close to agreeing a deal which will see her unite with Gavin & Stacey stars Mathew Horne and James Corden. 
US rapper Kanye West has revealed that the Red Hot Chili Peppers are his favourite group. West said he was attracted to the American rock band because of their strong melodies. 
Nine Inch Nails have revealed that Lostprophets Ilan Rubin will replace Josh Freese as their new drummer. Frontman Trent Reznor said he had been amazed when he saw Rubin “playing his ass off” at the Reading and Leeds festivals in 2006. 
Sugababes singer Amelle Berrabah has said the group are considering missing next year's Brit Awards because of their poor history at the ceremony. Despite receiving six nominations, the girl band have only one award to their name – Best Dance Act in 2003. 
US rapper 50 Cent has cautiously welcomed Kanye West's decision to sing on his new album '808s and Heartbreak'. West has surprised fans and critics with his new sound, which he has christened 'pop-art'. 
Madonna has asked her fans to donate money so that she can build a new girls' school in Malawi. The school, which the singer has named The Raising Malawi Academy for Girls, will cater for underprivileged children. 
The Fratellis frontman John Fratelli has denied that the band cancelled a recent European tour because they were working on their second album. In October, a statement released on behalf of the group said “unforeseen recording commitments” meant they wouldn't able to play a series of dates, which had been due to begin earlier this month in Milan. 
Former Blink-182 drummer Travis Barker has said he is recording again after surviving a plane crash which killed four people. Barker and his musical partner DJ AM both escaped with burns after their Learjet careered off a runway in South Carolina last September. 
US rapper Eminem has confirmed that his long awaited new album won't be released until 2009. "We're looking at first quarter next year, which is probably, you know, January, February,” the rapper told MTV. 
Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band's new album will be released in the New Year, it's been confirmed. The 12-track album, entitled, 'Working On A Dream', will be available in the US from January 27th. 
A new Michael Jackson track will be aired as part of a legal case against the singer, a court has heard. Jackson is being sued for £4.7million by the son of the King of Bahrain who claims he breached a contract between the pair.