EXCLUSIVE: Duncan Bannatyne to take on reality heavyweights

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added: 7 Feb 2012 // by: Dean Midas Maynard

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Music-News.com are the first to reveal that Dragon's Den star and owner of RKA Records, Duncan Bannatyne is rumoured to be making a TV show to rival the likes of the X Factor, The Voice and Britain's Got Talent, and Music-News.com's very own reality TV guru, Dean Midas Maynard is involved.

It was only last week, that Rupert Adams at William Hill, said Dean was 66/1 to join the judges X Factor panel. Even though Dean openly says it is his 'dream job' to work alongside Simon Cowell, he also has the ambition, if you can't join them, beat them.

Ryan Ashmore, the co-founder of RKA Records, contacted Dean and advised that Duncan (Bannatyne) was looking for innovative ideas for a new reality show format. So the team locked themselves away together and put their brilliant minds to work. They emerged full of excitement. An idea was born.

Dean said, "We can't give anything away at this stage but the idea is fresh, new and will certainly get people interested".

Ryan Ashmore commented "I am working closely with Dean Maynard and I believe we have come up with a TV concept to find the next world star".

Who will be involved? The main judges will be Ryan, Duncan and Dean. But they also need some female influence. Selena Gomez, Rachel Stevens and Holly Valance are rumoured to be high on their list.

As we speak the finishing touches are being put to the project with more news to follow..very soon.

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Beyonce debuts post-baby body

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added: 7 Feb 2012 // by: newsdesk 

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Beyoncé Knowles has shown off her impressive post-pregnancy body in her first public appearance since having a baby.
The 30-year-old singer ' who gave birth to daughter Blue Ivy on January 7 ' was out in New York City last night to support her husband Jay-Z.
She looked stunning in a tight-fitting red Alice by Temperley dress teamed with oversized gold hoop earrings and Christian Louboutin platform heels.
The new mom beamed with happiness as she arrived at Carnegie Hall to watch her husband Jay-Z perform with a full orchestra.
Jay-Z was thrilled to have his wife in the audience and looked visibly choked up when he performed Glory ' the song he wrote for his new baby girl.
"You could tell Jay is over the moon," a source told Us Weekly. "He asked the crowd if there are any proud parents out there. Then after he said, 'I didn't think I was gonna make it through that one - that was tough.'"
During the concert, Jay-Z was joined on stage by Alicia Keys and the pair thrilled the crowd by performing their hit duet Empire State of Mind.
Nas also performed with Jay-Z during the benefit concert.
After the show, a host of stars attended the official after-party at Jay-Z's 40/40 club. Beyoncé was clearly enjoying herself and spent time chatting to the other guests.
"She made a much bigger effort to say hello to nearly everyone, making rounds around the whole club before joining Jay-Z and guests in the VIP room," an onlooker revealed.
Beyoncé arrived at the bash just before midnight and greeted her rapper spouse by throwing her arms around him in the middle of the club. Jay-Z relaxed after his impressive performance by sipping champagne and snacking on celery in the VIP area.
Jay-Z performed for the first time at Carnegie Hall to raise money for his Shawn Carter Scholarship Foundation and The United Way of New York City, which gives talented students financial assistance to attend college.
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Lana Del Rey pulls Australian dates

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added: 8 Feb 2012 // by: Noise11 

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Lana Del Rey will no longer come to Australia later this month.

After taking off globally since the original announcement, the current dates in tiny venues in Sydney and Melbourne have been dumped for bigger venues and a larger tour later in the year.

Lana was due to play 500 capacity Oxford Art Factory in Sydney on February 28 and 300 capacity The Toff In Town in Melbourne on March 3.

Reports out of the USA today suggest that all Lana Del Rey dates worldwide have been pulled because of her disastrous performance recently on Saturday Night Live.

All ticket holders will be given full refunds and priority booking for new dates.

Refund info: If you purchased your ticket online or over the phone through moshtix your ticket will be automatically refunded back to your credit card/PayPal account. If you purchased your ticket from a moshtix retail outlet you will need to return to the outlet with your ticket to receive your refund.

The Lana Del Rey album 'Born To Die' was released this week through Universal.

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Metallica announce The Orion Music + More Festival

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Metallica's big announcement has been made, the creation of their own Orion Music + More Festival. The first festival will take place in Atlantic City, New Jersey on June 23 and 24.

The initial line-up with Metallica is Arctic Monkeys, Avenged Sevenfold, Modest Mouse, The Gaslight Anthem, Cage The Elephant, Fucked Up, Best Coast, Hot Snakes, Titus Andronicus, Gary Clark Jr., Lucero, Roky Erickson, The Black Angels, The Sword, Liturgy, and more to be announced in the coming weeks.

'We've had the idea of doing our own lifestyle festival with lots of diverse music and fun and games for years,' said Lars Ulrich. 'Finally this year all the practical ducks lined up in a row, and we are beyond psyched to bring Orion to our fans, friends and the curious. After the most incredible of weeks ever in December 2011 celebrating our 30th anniversary at the Fillmore in San Francisco, CA, bringing the spirit of that week, the looseness of that week, the possibilities of that week, the fan interactive elements of that week, and the (fill in your own blank here) of that week to a festival setting is so exciting we can hardly contain ourselves.'

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M.I.A. may face crippling fines for Super Bowl finger

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added: 8 Feb 2012 // by: newsdesk 

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There are reports that London born rapper and singer M.I.A. could end up paying potentially huge fines handed out to the TV network NBC following her unscripted Super Bowl half-time performance on Sunday.

The Paper Planes singers swore during her comeo in Madonna's half time show enraging tha material girl.

In an unusual turn of events Madonna was upstaged in front of the hundred and eleven million people watching around the world as M.I.A. stuck up her middle finger as they played Madonna's latest single.

NBC staff tried to blur the moment but missed it. The network was quick to offer an apology and dismiss responsibility saying it was not in the act during rehearsals.

TV Network CBS was almost fined over half a million dollars for the Janet Jackson 'wardrobe malfunction' back in 2004, when part of her top was ripped off... revealing more than it should have done.

M.I.A. will have to wait and see if the stunt backfires on her financially.

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From Radiohead to Vivaldi � How Ford used an eclectic playlist to perfect the sound system

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added: 8 Feb 2012 // by: Andy Snipper

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COLOGNE, Germany, Feb. 7, 2012 ' Every car ' like every room or auditorium ' has unique acoustics qualities. The size and shape of the cabin, the materials in the seats and dashboard, the ratio of glass and steel ' all of it impact the sound quality in a new car.

When Ford engineers set out to fine tune the perfect sound system to match the acoustics of the new B-MAX multi-activity vehicle, they found they needed a special tool -- the perfect music playlist.

Radiohead, Black-Eyed Peas, the Eagles and jazz legend John Coltrane rubbed shoulders with classical composers Vivaldi and Carl Orff on the B-MAX playlist as engineers used key moments in the songs and pieces to fine-tune the B-MAX sound system.

The classic opening to the Eagles' anthem Hotel California features the ideal 'dry' sound for testing bass, ambience and tone, says Ford of Europe audio engineer Matthias Terstegge. He should know. He has listened to it thousands of times while developing the B-MAX and other Ford cars.

He also listened out for the powerful kick bass in Black-Eyed Peas' track Just Can't Get Enough to test the woofers in the B-MAX; tuning the low frequency filters in the amplifier unit to retain a strong and punchy bass sound without door buzz and rattles

The all-new Ford B-MAX will be available with an exclusive premium quality Sony audio system. It features eight high performance speakers and a 4 x 25 Watt Sony amplifier. Drivers can select music from the built-in CD/radio unit, including Digital Audio Broadcast, or from their own portable music players connected via USB or Bluetooth.

The tuning top hits used by Ford audio engineers include the following tracks.
Artist Track Tuning potential
Yello Oh Yeah Kick bass / Low voice
Fugees Nappy Heads Low bass / Mid bass / Door buzz
Talking Heads Flowers Kick bass / Door buzz / Woofer distortion
Radiohead Packt Like Sardines Kick bass / Door buzz / Woofer distortion
Peter Gabriel Growing Up Low bass / Kick bass / Door buzz
Joan Baez Diamonds And Rust Ambience / Treble / Tonal balance
Black-Eyed Peas Just Can't Get Enough Low Bass/ Kick Bass/ Door Buzz
Mariah Carey Butterfly Ambience / Treble / Tonal balance
Susanne Vega Tom's Diner Center imaging
Jennifer Warnes Somewhere, Somebody Center imaging / Mid bass /Tonal balance
Steve Strauss Mr. Bones Center imaging / Mid bass /Tonal balance
John Coltrane My Lazy Bird / My Favorite Things Treble / Tweeter distortion
Carl Orff Carmina Burana Treble / Tweeter distortion / Dynamics
Vivaldi Four Seasons: The Summer Treble / Tweeter distortion / Stage width
Eagles Hotel California Live Low bass / Mid bass / Ambience / Stage width
/ Tonal balance

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Quick quips: Paul McCartney, KISS, Don Cornelius, Etta James, Black Sabbath, musical cruise

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added: 8 Feb 2012 // by: VVN Music 

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Digital Music News has reported that all Paul McCartney and Wings albums that are under the Concord Music Group umbrella have been pulled from Spotify, Rhapsody, MOG, Rdio and other streaming services. It also appears that McCartney music from sources other than Concord are also being removed.

The Angry Genes? Yes, that could be one direction that the creators of the Angry Birds game could go as they talk with the members of KISS about bringing out a band-based version of the game. Gene Simmons told the magazine Industry Games that the group is looking to break into the video game market in a big way but not by creating one from scratch, but by attaching the KISS brand to existing hits.
So while the gaming world is waiting for the KISS games that are going to explode, we're busy taking the brand to places where no band has gone before. So Hello Kitty is one of the biggest brands on planet Earth. Now there's KISS Hello Kitty, which we've already launched in 90 countries. We're talking with Angry Birds, KISS and Angry Birds, which will become a deal. The KISS and the Archie world have now teamed up and the first issues of KISS Archie comic books hits the world this month. KISS golf courses are starting in Las Vegas right across from the Hard Rock. That opens in January. It's just endless what we can do, but we only do things when it's right. Just because there are games, and just because there's this or that out there, unless the deal is right and unless the content is exciting to our fans, we don't do it.

Coroners ruled on Tuesday that Don Cornelius' death was, indeed, a suicide. Toxicology tests, which could take a week or two, are needed before a final report can be issued.

The Grammys will present a salute to Etta James at this Sunday's awards ceremony. Alicia Keys and Bonnie Raitt will sing.

Fans appear to be getting on the Bill Ward bandwagon after an internet rumor circulated that he was being replaced in the Black Sabbath reunion by Tommy Clufetos who previously played with Ozzy Osbourned.
A Facebook group, 1,000,000 Black Sabbath Fans Say Yes to Bill Ward, has been formed and they have reported that the people who run Black Sabbath's Facebook page have turned off all comments.

Here's a concert lineup for you, if you want to take a cruise around the Caribbean. The Malt Shop Memories cruise will depart from Ft. Lauderdale, FL on October 27 for Turks & Caicos, San Juan, St. Thomas and the private island of Half Moon Cay. On stage during the seven day trip will be Dion, Frankie Avalon, Bobby Rydell, Ronnie Spector, Darlene Love, The Original Drifters, The Duprees, Sonny Turner (former lead singer of the Platters), Carl Gardner's Coasters, Kenny Vance and the Planotones, The Chiffons, The Tymes, The Marvelettes and more.

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Girls announce tour dates

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added: 8 Feb 2012 // by: newsdesk 

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San Francisco band Girls - aka Christopher Owens and JR - announce their return to the UK and Europe with a string of dates.

Kicking off in the UK with their biggest headline show to date at Forum in London on Monday May 28th, the band will also play three shows in France and at Primavera Festival in Spain.

MAY
28 - London, Forum
29 - Lille, Le Grand Mix
30 - Paris, Cite De La Musique Festival
31 - Marseille, Cabaret Aletoire

JUNE
1 - Primavera Festival, Barcelona

This marks the first set of UK/ EU dates since a sold-out tour for their eponymous second full length album 'Father, Son, Holy Ghost'- released on Fantasytrashcan / Turnstile in September last year.

This critically acclaimed record was soon followed up with a limited 7" release of 'Lawrence'- a tribute from Girls frontman and songwriter Christopher Owens to Felt, Denim and Go Kart Mozart frontman and songwriter, Lawrence.

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Eugene McGuinness presents new video for 'Shotgun'

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added: 8 Feb 2012 // by: newsdesk 

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Shotgun, backed with Trigger The Alarm, will be released digitally on 26th March 2012. The second single from Eugene McGuinness' forthcoming much anticipated LP, due in June, is a smokin' track about 'crawling into the city and ramming your chin into somebody's teeth', according to Eugene.

The accompanying video was directed by the Grammy-nominated, Sundance-shortlisted Will Lovelace and Dylan Southern (thirtytwo), long term collaborators with Eugene McGuinness.

Eugene McGuinness will be performing three shows as support to Marina & the Diamonds later this month including a date at London's Shepherds Bush Empire. Eugene then tours as special guest of Miles Kane on an eight-day tour throughout April with a London show at the Forum. A reminder that Eugene is playing at White Heat in London tonight with Grimes (stage time 9.15pm).

Full live dates are as follows:

7th February: London: White Heat at Madam Jojos - 9.15pm stage time

Tour with Marina & The Diamonds
24th February: Cambridge: Junction
25th February: Brighton: St George's Church
26th February: London: Shepherds Bush Empire

Tour with Miles Kane:
20th April: Nottingham: Rock City
21st April: Glasgow: Barrowlands
22nd April: Dundee: Fat Sams
23rd April: Inverness: Iron Works
25th April: Leeds: Academy
26th April: Manchester: Academy 1
27th April: Bristol: Academy
28th April: London: Forum

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Motley Crue set list Hard Rock Cafe Las Vegas

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added: 8 Feb 2012 // by: VVN Music 

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Motley Crue kicked off their heavily promoted residency at Las Vegas' Hard Rock Cafe on Thursday with a show that would make Sin City proud.

It wasn't just the Crue on the stage, it was a whole host of Vegas and circus performers including little people, some pretty sick clowns, aerialists, stilt walkers and, of course, a few show girls.

As far as the music, it was a mix of the hits and some rarities such as Bastard, which they haven't performed live in 15 years and Piece of Your Action whose last performance was in 2000. Along with hard rocking, there was a four-song acoustic set in the middle of the show.

The set list (which is changing slightly each night):

Main Set

Live Wire
Wild Side
Too Fast For Love
Saints of Los Angeles
Shout at the Devil
Afraid
Same Ol' Situation (S.O.S.)
Without You (acoustic)
On With the Show (acoustic)
Bastard (acoustic)
Don't Go Away Mad (Just Go Away) (acoustic)
Looks That Kill
Piece of Your Action
Primal Scream
Dr. Feelgood
Smokin' in the Boys Room
Girls, Girls, Girls
Kickstart My Heart

Encore

Home Sweet Home

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Madonna announces world tour dates

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added: 7 Feb 2012 // by: newsdesk 

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Madonna will embark on a world tour this year.
Following her much talked about Super Bowl performance on Sunday, the Queen of Pop's team officially revealed the dates of the globe-spanning 2012 series of shows this morning.
The 52-year-old will play the opening concert in Tel Aviv, Israel, and cover close to 90 dates.
'Madonna is having a huge party and everyone's invited! The Madonna 2012 WorldTour begins May 29th 2012 in Tel Aviv, Israel, it was officially announced by Live Nation Entertainment, the tour's international promoter,' Madonna's PR team said in a statement. 'The shows will include arenas, stadiums and special outdoor sites including the Plains of Abraham in Quebec and a return visit to South America and Australia where she has not performed in 20 years. The tour will stop in 26 European cities including London, Edinburgh, Paris, Milan and Berlin.'
The announcement of the international superstar's tour follows an extraordinary week for the legendary musician.
Not only did she wow with her halftime performance at one of America's biggest sporting events, Madonna also release the first single from her highly anticipated upcoming album.
Pop stars Britney Spears and Rihanna tweeted their excitement about Madonna's new material.
'Madonna - amazing performance last night! LUV you,' Britney wrote on her profile.
'MDNA era>>>>>>>>>>>>>I'm here for it tbh! Madonna referencing herself is the ultimate F**K YOU! Hehehe (sic),' Rihanna added.
Madonna's Sticky & Sweet tour in 2008 proved that the music icon still draws in the crowds as she sold out arenas worldwide, grossing a total of $408 million according to Billboard Boxscore.
'Madonna's track record as a world class entertainer and touring artist speaks for itself. Her artistry, talent and creative productions get bigger and better with each tour and Madonna 2012 will be no exception. We are thrilled to have her back on the road and know her fans feel the same,' Arthur Fogel, CEO Live Nation Entertainment Global Touring and Madonna tour promoter, said.

MADONNA 2012 WORLD TOUR

May
Tue 29th Tel Aviv, Israel, Ramat Gam Stadium

June
Sun 3rd Abu Dhabi, Yas Arena
7-Jun Istanbul, Turkey Turk Telecom Arena
Mon 11th Zagreb, Croatia, Maksimir Stadium
Thu 14th Milan, Italy, Stadio San Siro
Sat 16th Florence, Italy, Stadio Franchi
Wed 20th Barcelona, Spain, Palau Sant Jordi
Sun 24th Coimbra, Portugal, Estadio Cidade de Coimbra
Thu 28th Berlin, Germany, O2 Arena

July
Mon 2nd Copenhagen, Denmark, Parken Stadium
Wed 4th Amsterdam, The Netherlands, Ziggo Dome
Thu 12th Brussels, Belgium, Stade Roi-Baudouin
Sat 14th Paris, France, Stade De France
Tue 17th London, UK, Hyde Park
Sat 21st Edinburgh, UK, Murrayfield Stadium
Tue 24th Dublin, Ireland, Aviva Stadium
Sun 29th Vienna, Austria, Ernst-Happel-Stadion
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Neil Young and Crazy Horse to play for Paul McCartney

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added: 6 Feb 2012 // by: Noise11 

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The first official function for the reformed Neil Young & Crazy Horse will be to honour Paul McCartney's 2012 MusiCares induction.

Sir Paul McCartney will be welcomed in as the 2012 MusiCares Person of the Year in Los Angeles on February 10.

In 2010, Neil Young was inducted as MusiCares Person of the Year.

The 2010 inductee will perform for the 2012 inductee and give us the first viewing of Crazy Horse live. Neil announced recently that he had completed the first Crazy Horse studio album since 2003's 'Greendale' and was working on a second new album with the grunge rock band.

And how is this for dinner entertainment. Also performing on the night, Tony Bennett, the cast of Cirque Du Soleil, Coldplay, Duane Eddy, Foo Fighters, Alicia Keys, Diana Krall, Allison Krauss and Union Station, Norah Jones, Sergio Mendes, Katy Perry and James Taylor.

MusiCares provides a safety net of critical assistance for music people in times of need. MusiCares' services and resources cover a wide range of financial, medical and personal emergencies, and each case is treated with integrity and confidentiality. MusiCares also focuses the resources and attention of the music industry on human service issues that directly impact the health and welfare of the music community.

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The Platter only living member wins day in court

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added: 4 Feb 2012 // by: VVN Music 

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In another victory for the artists of the 50's and 60's, a federal judge has issued an injunction against a man using the name The Platters without having a heritage with the group.

For years, many early rock and soul vocal groups have seen their names used by artists who have no connection with the original group, many times giving the audience the idea that they are seeing historical performers. Thirty-three states have passed Truth-in-Music laws prohibiting such performers, requiring at least one member of the group to have a connection to the original and a federal law is making its way through congress.

Nevada is one of those states and federal judge Phillip M. Pro used the law to issue an injunction against Monroe Powell who had been using the name The Platters Featuring the Legendary Michael Powell in performances in Las Vegas and other venues around the country. In doing so, he reaffirmed Herb Reed as the only remaining member of the group and the controller of the trademark.

In his 14-page ruling, Judge Pro acknowledged that numerous courts have been asked for years to decide who is "The Great Pretender" when it comes to deciding who actually holds the rights to the famous Platters name writing, "'Only You, Herb Reed have exclusive rights to the mark "The Platters."" He enjoined Powell from using "The Platters" and "any equivalent or phonetically similar names or marks, in connection with any vocal group in any advertisements, promotional, marketing, or other materials..."

Judge Pro went on to state two exceptions, writing that Powell "may use the mark "The Platters" if the word "Tribute" or "Revue" is included and when displayed or advertised, the word "Tribute" or "Revue" is at least one half the font size of 'The Platters."

Responding to today's decision Reed said, "After more than 30 years of court battles that at one time spawned more than 100 groups performing somewhere in the world as "The Platters" the court is restoring my identity to me as the founder and only surviving member of the vocal group. This way, my legacy is and will continue as I intended in 1953."

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Slow Club tour dates, new single and SXSW dates

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added: 6 Feb 2012 // by: newsdesk 

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Slow Club's latest single "The Dog" is reflective of the themes on their hit second album "Paradise" - it carries within it a dark, thoughtful view of the world.

A highlight of their live set that sees Rebecca Taylor take her seat behind the drum kit, "The Dog" has been reworked for it's single release. The vocal sparring between Taylor and Charles Watson remains intact alongside their signature penchant for thunderous drums and frantic guitars, resulting in their most punk rock outing to date.

The Dog's release coincides with an extensive UK tour, kicking off in April. But before that they've a packed calendar, including a hometown date at Leed's Brudenell Social Club on Feb 8th and a headline NME Awards show at Heaven on Feb 9th. Slow Club then embark tours of the US (including SxSW) and Australia.

The UK tour dates are as follows, with tickets available from http://www.artistticket.com/linkage.asp?artist=slow%20club.

APRIL:
3 ' YORK, Duchess
4 ' GLASGOW, King Tuts
5 ' ABERDEEN, Lemon Tree
7 ' WAKEFIELD, Hop
8 ' MANCHESTER, Ruby Lounge
9 ' CARLISLE, Brickyard
11 ' HULL, Fruit
13 ' SHEFFIELD, Queens Social Club
14 ' DARLINGTON, Inside Out
29 ' PORTSMOUTH, Wedgewood Rooms
30 ' SOUTHAMPTON, Joiners

MAY:
1 ' EXETER, Cavern
2 ' BRIGHTON, The Haunt
3 ' GUILDFORD, Boileroom
5 ' CAMBRIDGE, St Paul's Church
6 ' WINCESTER, Railway
7 ' READING, Sub89
8 ' BRISTOL, Fleece
9 ' BATH, Moles
10 ' BIRMINGHAM, Hare And Hounds

The international dates are as follows:

US dates - First leg:
Feb 14, WASHINGTON DC9; 15, PHILIDELPHIA, Johnny Brenda's; 16, BROOKLYN, The Bell House; 17, CAMBRIDGE, The Bears; 18, MONTREAL, Casa Del Popolo; 19, TORONTO, Rivoli; 21, PONTIAC, The Pike Room; 22, CHICAGO, Empty Bottle

AUSTRALIA: 26, PERTH, Perth International Arts Festival; 29, SYDNEY, Beach Road Hotel; MARCH 1, SYDNEY, Goodgod; 2, MELBOURNE, The Workers Club; 3, ADELAINE, Ed Castle

US West Coast: MARCH 6, VANCOUVER, Media Club; 7, SEATTLE, Sunset Tavern; 8, PORTLAND, Doug Fir Lounge; 10, SAN FRANCISCO, Brick & Mortar Music Hall; 11, LOS ANGELES, Echoplex; 12, SAN DIEGO, Casbah.

SxSW - MARCH 13 - 18TH
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D12 featuring Eminem free fame download

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added: 6 Feb 2012 // by: Noise11 

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D12 have dropped a brand new song with Eminem exclusive for Australian fans at the end of their Australian tour.

The song was featured on last year's mixtape 'Return Of The Dozen II' which was an extremely limited release and only available from the D12 website.

Listen to Fame here:

D12 will offer it as a free download for Aussie fans for the next 2 weeks.

'Fame' is expected to be one of a bunch of tracks to be featured on the next D12 album. They performed it on their recent Australian tour.

On the track Eminem raps about the death of bandmate Proof who was shot outside a Detroit nightclub in April 2006.

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Groove Fest takes shape in the Dominican Republic

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added: 5 Feb 2012 // by: newsdesk 

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Never mind muddy fields and unpredictable European weather, Groove Fest is re-designing the way dance music fans spend their summers with an all new and bespoke dance music festival set over 7 days in the Caribbean island of the Dominican Republic at Puerto Plata's premier vacation resort.

Taking place between 5th and 12th September 2012, Groove Fest will pair the best house music talents, live artists and bands with the most luxurious beaches and finest facilities for an all-inclusive week in the unparalleled Caribbean sun. Taking over the clubs, bars, outdoor spaces and glistening swimming pools that make up the dreamy resort, Groove Fest will be the festival experience you never forget.

The first wave of artists and labels to be announced (expect many more in phase two) include the best from the worlds of deep house, soul and disco with names like Jamie Jones and his Hot Natured crew, Defected, Horse Meat Disco, Kenny Dope, Krank Brothers London's infamous Creche all confirmed.

Line-up so far: Jamie Jones, Kenny Dope, Defected, Horse Meat Disco, Hot Creations, Bobby & Steve, Alex Raphael, Creche, Krankbrothers, No Artificial Colours, Sam Divine, SY Sez & Loads More to be Announced

For those that can a Party in Paradise
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www.Facebook.com/GrooveFestEvents

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Enter Shikari, Katy B, Ash, Pulled Apart By Horses join IOW festival

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Summer just got a whole lot hotter at the Isle of Wight Festival 2012 with the addition of Enter Shikari, Katy B, Ash, Pulled Apart By Horses and The Virginmarys taking to the stage in the Big Top. Plus Christina Perri, Stackridge and Beth Hart join the already bursting line up on The Garden Stage.

British eclectic band Enter Shikari will be bringing their incredible electronicore sound to the Big Top ahead of Groove Armada present Red Light on Friday June 22nd. Special Guest, Katy B brings her critically acclaimed sound to the stage on Saturday June 23rd and Ashmake a welcome return on Sunday 24th June. Pulled Apart By Horses and The Virginmarys will also be appearing on Sunday afternoon, making 2012 another year to remember at the Isle of Wight Festival.

The Garden Stage also adds to its exciting line up with Christina Perri & Beth Hart performing on Sunday, plus Stackridge on Thursday 21st June.

Make sure you head to the official Isle of Wight Festival Facebook site Facebook.com/iwfestival for all the latest Festival updates, exclusive news, videos & interviews. And follow us on Twitter @IsleofWightFest to get up to the minute tweets to keep you in the know!

2012 LINE UP:
TOM PETTY & THE HEARTBREAKERS • PEARL JAM • BRUCE SPRINGSTEEN & THE E STREET BAND • GROOVE ARMADA PRESENT RED LIGHT • THE DARKNESS • MAGNETIC MAN • ELBOW • BIFFY CLYRO • NOEL GALLAGHER'S HIGH FLYING BIRDS • EXAMPLE • TINIE TEMPAH • NOAH AND THE WHALE • JESSIE J • THE VACCINES • FEEDER • MADNESS • LABRINTH • KELIS • ENTER SHIKARI • ASH • BAND OF SKULLS • JOAN ARMATRADING • PROFESSOR GREEN • WRETCH 32 • KATY B • BLACK STONE CHERRY • LOICK ESSIEN • STOOSHE • CLEMENT MARFO & THE FRONTLINE • SPECTOR • ZULU WINTER • THE MILK • SWITCHFOOT • BOYCE AVENUE • BRIT FLOYD • CRYSTAL CASTLES • THE CHARLATANS TELLIN' STORIES • MILES KANE • PULLED APART BY HORSES • BEST COAST • DRY THE RIVER • CARO EMERALD • PENGUIN PRISON • X • THE VIRGINMARYS • THE CHRISTIANS • CHRISTINA PERRI •BETH HART • TERRY REID • STACKRIDGE • TENSHEDS • THE REAL D'COY

The Isle of Wight Festival takes place 22 - 24 June @
Seaclose Park, Newport, Isle of Wight

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Demi Lovato �so nervous� on stage

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Demi Lovato 'thought she would be sick' at her first performance.

The singer-and-actress found fame on Disney show Sonny with a Chance, which she left last year.

Demi, 19, admits that she was not always a fan of being on stage. Her first performance was terrifying.

'I was so nervous that I thought I might be sick, but I was also really excited,' she told OK! magazine. 'Once I got out there I loved it!'

Demi is now deeply devoted to her flourishing career. The star sets her sights high and is interested in collaborating with some of her favourite artists soon.

'There are so many musicians I'd like to work with,' Demi gushed. 'I can't name just one. I'd really love to work with Kelly Clarkson, Adam Levine and Eminem. They are all so talented.'

Demi went rehab in 2010 to be treated for 'emotional and physical issues'. She has battled an eating disorder which she's been open about in the hope it will help other young people.

Demi has thrived since being released from treatment.

Her new album Unbroken was released last autumn.

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Evanescence�s Amy Lee to get �Women Who Care� award

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Amy Lee has been chosen as the recipient of the Luella Bennack Award at United Cerebral Palsy's 11th Annual Women Who Care Luncheon on Thursday, May 3, 2012, at Cipriani on 42nd Street in Manhattan.

The Women Who Care Luncheon is a celebration of women who have blazed new paths, broken glass ceilings and inspired others through their professional and charitable endeavours.

This Award is presented annually to a high profile individual who has dedicated themselves in service to others at home and around the world.

'The committee has selected Amy for this award for her commitment to bring attention to issues of education and personal dignity of people living with a disability by serving as the International spokesperson Out of the Shadows. Also, the message and integrity of Amy Lee's music has undeniably healed, inspired and transformed millions of women worldwide. Because of her personal pledge to making life more accessible and understood by everyone, we cannot conceive of a more interesting, motivated and deserving individual to honour on Luella's behalf.

Past winners include: Supermodel, Petra Nemcova, Philanthropist, Lauren Bush, Anne M. Sweeney, President, Disney-ABC Television Group; Trailblazing journalists, Diane Sawyer and Ann Curry, Cosmopolitan Magazine icon Helen Gurley Brown; actresses Marlo Thomas and Susan Lucci; and dozens more.

UCP of NYC is one of America's most established charities helping children and adults with disabilities throughout New York City.

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Pete Wentz encouraging fans to join 'POWER' themed t-shirt challenge

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Fans can now submit designs for the "POWER" challenge until February 28th atmasscanvas.com.

ALL entries will be featured on masscanvas.com, Entrants and fans can comment on designs throughout the challenge and VOTE for the top 20 designs.

On March 22, Pete Wentz will choose 5 winning tees (each receiving a $1,000 cash prize), from the top 20, which he feels best represent the theme. The 5 winning tees will be printed in limited quantity, individually hand-numbered, and sold in support of the charitable cause.

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Caan to release new single 'Every Little Thing' and headline XOYO

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On March 19th Caan Capan, formerly of Ou Est Le Swimming Pool, returns with the bass heavy, electronic pop noir of second single 'Every Little Thing'.

With Caan's debut album nearing completion, January saw his version of the Japan classic 'Ghosts' gaining fans in high places, including John Lloyd from Tribes, Eddy Temple Morris and original Japan member Richard Barbieri, who commented on YouTube, 'I love your new take on this.'

'Every Little Thing' is backed by remixes from Swedish dubstep talent Dynamikk, plus the classic synth pop 'Stockholm' radio edit.

Caan headlines London's XOYO on 29th February, with support from recent Island signing Alex Clare, and GO SEES. Plus, he'll be bringing his stunning live show to Secret Garden Party, with more dates TBA.

He has also teamed up with Reebok to produce audio/visual content ' released shortly to coincide with the campaign for 'Every Little Thing'. Until the release of the video in February, you can see footage of Caan recording the track late last year at Dean Street Studios:

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The Libertines film on the way

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THE LIBERTINES: THERE ARE NO INNOCENT BYSTANDERS is an engaging and honest music documentary by legendary photographer turned filmmaker, Roger Sargent. The film offers an intimate look at the band's 2010 reunion with unrivalled access, starting at Sargent's NME cover shoot announcing the big festival appearance at Reading and Leeds, through the rehearsals and celebrated warm up shows, to being on stage on the big night.
Sargent's relationship with the band has enabled him to create the definitive film about arguably one of the most influential groups of its generation, exploring the passion, drive, love and laughter of The Libertines' story. He successfully unlocks the personalities and relationships of the band and navigates the viewer through the tensions behind this most celebrated and hotly debated of reunions.

Narrated by the band in their own words, the film spans the period of time from the announcement of the reunion to the weekend of the Reading and Leeds festivals ' their first 'on the road' experience together for six years. With this as a backdrop, Sargent explores the history of the band, allowing them to intimately discuss how they became what they are and revealing untold stories along the way.

The release of the DVD has been designed to cater specifically for the needs of the fans. Roger and the band have taken time to create a unique and highly collectable set of DVD and artwork products that will be sold direct to consumers via www.pledgemusic.com. These will be available to pre buy now.

PledgeMusic (www.pledgemusic.com), the leading international direct-to-fan music company, allows fans to purchase albums or DVDs as a pre-sale along with a choice of other premium and exclusive items.

Ahead of its theatrical release in April, THE LIBERTINES: THERE ARE NO INNOCENT BYSTANDERS will premiere with a multi-city event in March. Using a unique and innovative release strategy, the film will tour the UK's O2 Academies to give the fans an opportunity to see the film in a music venue and participate in Q&As with Roger Sargent and band members. The film screening and Q&A will be complemented by a special DJ from one member of the band.

Film Tour Dates

March 2012
O2 Academy Bristol ' 19 March
O2 Academy2 Birmingham ' 20 March
O2 Academy Islington '21 March
O2 Academy Liverpool ' 22 March
O2 Academy Newcastle ' 23 March
O2 ABC Glasgow ' 24 March

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Sennen to release 'Vultures'

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SENNEN release this, their first single from their forthcoming third album Lost Harmony on new imprint Indelabel, on March 5th. The single comes in the form of download and limited edition 10" white vinyl, with only 500 copies being pressed.

Vultures is an infectious song wrapped around a simple motorik riff that builds calmly but relentlessly. The second track on the release, Holding On For You, hints at some delicious, quieter gems on the ensuing long player, due April 16th.

The video for Vultures was made by Ashley Dean, formerly of iLiKETRAiNS and provides a perfect visual backdrop to accentuate the track. You can see the video here: http://youtu.be/dfFQzEJqcZY.
Sennen will play the London Barfly on March 8th with a UK/European tour planned for May. More on these dates to come shortly.

Sennen are: Larry Holmes (guitar, keys, vocals) / Rich Kelleway (guitar, vocals) / James Brown (drums, keys) / Tim Kelleway (bass)

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Zack Knight readies debut single

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Zack Knight, British born of Eastern descent is the UK's newest 'homegrown' multi-talented Singer, songwriter and Producer.

At 21 he is finally ready to unleash his electrifying debut single All Over Again on April 2nd- out on Prestige Records. It is the first track to be released from his highly-anticipated debut album which will be released later this year.

All Over Again is instantly catchy and promises to be one of the hottest dance floor fillers this year. The accompanying video is shot by Award-Winning director Nick Barlett (Taio Cruz, Pendulum, Courteeners).

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Frankie & the Heartstrings announce Pop Sex night

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Sunderland's finest purveyors of pop, Frankie & the Heartstrings, have announced a Pop Sex club night at the Lexington, London on Friday 24th February. Tickets on sale today.

The band themselves will be performing a headline live set, and will be performing a selection of new songs mooted for their second album, they're in the process of writing. Also appearing live are much-discussed Leeds newcomers Hookworms who have recently performed with the likes of The Men and Peaking Lights. In addition there will be special guest DJs - to be announced shortly, alongside a further live performance.

The show comes at the end of a run of the band's dates with The Kaiser Chiefs culminating at the Hammersmith Apollo on 23rd February.

Between writing their second album and two bouts of shows with the Kaisers and The Vaccines, Frankie & The Heartstrings are set to release the debut 7" by Sunderland artist Ajimal, on their Pop Sex Ltd label. You can hear Ajimal's single at www.ajimal.bandcamp.com

The full list of the band's forthcoming shows are:

February
09 - Picture House, Edinburgh*
10 - 02 Academy, Glasgow*
11 - Empress Ballroom, Blackpool*
13 - 02 Academy, Sheffield*
14 - 02 Academy, Newcastle*
15 - Auditorium, Grimsby*
22 - Colston Hall, Bristol*
23 - Apollo, Hammersmith*
24 - Lexington, London - Pop Sex Night - tickets - www.wegottickets.com, www.seetickets.com
* with The Kaiser Chiefs

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Bruce Springsteen and the E-Street Band added to Grammys line-up

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The Recording Academy and CBS announced on that Bruce Springsteen and the E-Street Band had been added to the list of performers at the 54th Annual Grammy Awards, being broadcast on Sunday, February 12.

No word at the moment on what Bruce will be performing, which could range from music from his upcoming album to a salute to the late-Clarence Clemons during the "passings" segment.

Other artists schedule to perform include Paul McCartney, Glen Campbell (with Blake Shelton and the Band Perry), Jason Aldean and Kelly Clarkson, Coldplay and Rihanna, Bruno Mars, the Foo Fighters, Nicki Minaj, Katy Perry and Taylor Swift. Presenters will include Dierks Bentley, Drake, Miranda Lambert, Ringo Starr, ?uestlove, Fergie and Jack Black. LL Cool J is hosting.

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Robin Gibb �feels fantastic�

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Robin Gibb is elated that his liver cancer is 'almost gone.'

The 62-year-old Bee Gees musician is undergoing chemotherapy treatments after being admitted to the hospital with the disease in November.

His health has drastically improved since his initial admission and Robin is looking forward to his future.

'The prognosis is that it's almost gone and I feel fantastic and really from now on it's just what they could describe as a 'mopping-up' operation,' Robin told host Steve Wright in an interview on BBC Radio 2 today. 'I am very active and my sense of well-being is good.'

Robin is glad he decided to speak up about the pain he was experiencing, as he has achieved remarkable results.

'I mean the fact is, I've never spoken to anybody about my condition or the condition that I was in and a lot of them go over the top to the point where they're telling me things that I didn't even know about myself,' Robin explained. 'Well, it's all simple. I was diagnosed with a growth in my colon. It was removed. And I've been treated for that by a brilliant doctor, and in their own words 'the results have been spectacular.' And they said 'What are you doing that we don't know about?' and I said I'm not doing anything and in fact I haven't taken a single tablet.'

Before he sought treatment, Robin believed that the pains in his stomach were related to a condition he suffered from previously. The star has had repeated health problems due to a twisted bowel and his brother Maurice died nine years ago from the malady at the age of 53.

Robin is elated that his innards are now functioning harmoniously.

'I feel better than I did ten years ago. I'm active, my appetite's fantastic, the plumbing is all in perfect working order,' Robin said. 'If I had a choice about how I'd like to feel for the rest of my life, this would be it. If I wanted to tick all the right boxes about sense of well-being, it would be now. This is the way I'd like to feel. I don't know how I could feel any better.'

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Blackchords and Frames guitarist recording

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Blackchords have started work on their second album with former Frames guitarist David Odlum behind the desk.

Grammy and Mercury Prize nominee Odlum has produced The Frames, Gemma Hayes, Luka Bloom and Josh Ritter.

Blackchords are recording the album in a studio transformed from a country shed in regional Victoria.

Fans funded half the recording costs for the album after Blackchords put the call out via website Pozible. Money earned from local and international sync deals will cover remaining costs for the album.

When the album is done, the Blackchords tapes will head back to France with David to be mix at the Black Box Studios in Gravoyere.

Blackchords will showcase some of the new music at the Fuse Festival in Adelaide on February 13.

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Black Sabbath reunion in jeopardy

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The 2012 Black Sabbath reunion tour has been thrown in jeopardy with founding member Bill Ward announcing he will not go ahead with the tour unless he is given a 'signable contract'.

In a lengthy statement posted on his website Ward says he is currently in a 'holding pattern' and says he is being given 'the cold shoulder (and not for the first time).

The original line-up of Black Sabbath announced a reunion tour and new album for 2012 at a press conference in Los Angeles on November 11 last year.

We understand that he is not with the rest of the group in Birmingham working on material while Tony Iommi receives cancer treatment and he is not being kept up-to-date on the work in progress.

At worst this could scupper reunion plans at best it would mean a partial reunion minus Ward. As yet the rest of the band have yet to comment on the on going situation.

All will be revealed before the first date on the reunion tour scheduled for May 18 in Moscow.

Bill Wards web posting is in full below:

Dear Sabbath Fans, Fellow Musicians and Interested Parties,

At this time, I would love nothing more than to be able to proceed with the Black Sabbath album and tour. However, I am unable to continue unless a 'signable' contract is drawn up; a contract that reflects some dignity and respect toward me as an original member of the band. Last year, I worked diligently in good faith with Tony, Ozzy and Geezer. And on 11/11/11, again in good faith, I participated in the L.A. press conference. Several days ago, after nearly a year of trying to negotiate, another 'unsignable' contract was handed to me.

Let me say that although this has put me in some kind of holding pattern, I am packed and ready to leave the U.S. for England. More importantly, I definitely want to play on the album, and I definitely want to tour with Black Sabbath.

Since the news of Tony's illness, and the understanding that the band would move production to the U.K., I've spent everyday getting to or living in a place of readiness to leave. That involves something of a task, and as I've tried to find out what's going on with the U.K. sessions, I've realized that I've been getting 'the cold shoulder' (and, I might add, not for the first time). Feeling somewhat ostracized, my guess is as of today, I will know nothing of what'shappening unless I sign 'the unsignable contract.'

The place I'm in feels lousy and lonely because as much as I want to play and participate, I also have to stand for something and not sign on. If I sign as-is, I stand to lose my rights, dignity and respectability as a rock musician. I believe in freedom and freedom of speech. I grew up in a hard rock/metal band. We stood for something then, and we played from the heart with honesty and sincerity. I am in the spirit of integrity, far from the corporate malady, I am real and honest, fair and compassionate.

If I'm replaced, I have to face you, the beloved Sabbath fans. I hope you will not hold me responsible for the failure of an original Black Sabbath lineup as promoted. Without fault finding, I want to assure everyone that my loyalty to Sabbath is intact.

So here I am. I lay my truth down before you. I'm good to go IF I get a 'signable' contract. I don't want to let anyone down, especially Black Sabbath and all the Sabbath fans. You know I love you. It would be a sad day in Rock if this current situation fell to the desires of a few.

My position is not greed-driven. I'm not holding out for a 'big piece' of the action (money) like some kind of blackmail deal. I'd like something that recognizes and is reflective of my contributions to the band, including the reunions that started fourteen years ago. After the last tour I vowed to never again sign on to an unreasonable contract. I want a contract that shows some respect to me and my family, a contract that will honor all that I've brought to Black Sabbath since its beginning.

That's the story so far.

Stay safe and stay strong.

I love every single one of you.

'Bill Ward

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Jessie J promises Rihanna kiss

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Jessie J promises to 'snog Rihanna and Ed Sheeran' should she win three BRIT Awards this year.

The 23-year-old songstress has been nominated in the Best Female Artist, Best Breakthrough Act and Best Single categories.

If she should be triumphant with all three, Jessie has pledged to take on a kissing challenge requested by band 3am.

'Do you dare me just to run up and snog him when he doesn't expect it?' she said between giggles on UK talk show Friday Night with Jonathan Ross. 'He might not want me to snog him! Is Rihanna gonna be there? Don't dare me to snog her because I will. Alright. So [I'm] snogging Rihanna and Ed Sheeran.'

Should this scenario play out the way she dreams, Jessie hopes that she will be conscious enough to plant a kiss on Rihanna and Ed.

'If I win all three, I think I'll faint first,' she gushed. 'I don't think it's going to happen.'

The BRIT Awards are important to Jessie, but so is working with some of her favourite musicians. Jessie has revealed how ecstatic she is to potentially be collaborating with iconic Welsh soul singer Tom Jones.

'I have already spoken to Tom about doing something, maybe a single [at the launch of Radio 1's Hackney Weekend 2012 this summer],' she said. 'He is legendary. I would be honoured to sing with him.'

Radio 1's Hackney Weekend festival will take place in London in June 23-34.

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

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Flo Rida and Paris Hilton in the studio

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Paris Hilton has posted pics of her in the studio working on new song with Flo Rida and Afrojack.

Hilton released her self-titled album in 2006, and has been working here and there on new music since 2007, songs being recorded but subsequently shelved.

Now she's teamed up with the big guns for her second album, spending time in the studio with hitmaker Flo Rida and DJ buddy Afrojack.

She just posted on twitter: '@Official_Flo, what up! #YES! So much fun the other night, I love our new songs! Killed it! #YES!'

And Flo Rida replied with a pic of him beavering away on a track, which may well be titled 'Good Feeling' or 'Yes' if those incessant hashtags is any indication: 'In the studio working! #GoodFeeling S/O to @ParisHilton #Yes'.

She has also said that she's been working with RedFoo of LMFAO and Snoop Dogg. Word is that the album will be out in the middle of the year.

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Heidi Klum �struggled with marriage for months�

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Heidi Klum has allegedly confided in friends that her marriage problems began a year ago.

The German supermodel and her British musician spouse Seal have confirmed they are separating after almost seven years of marriage.

They haven't given a reason for the split, although Seal admitted in a recent interview that they did sometimes disagree.

A source has told British magazine Look than things have not been right between the couple for some time.

'They're both devastated. But regardless of how sad they are, there must be a part of them that feel relieved, because Heidi says their marriage hasn't been working for at least a year,' the insider claimed. 'I think Seal can be difficult and has a lot of mood swings. One minute he's the most fun guy in the world, and the nest he's angry over some little thing. I'm sure Heidi's struggled with that and recently I think it's become harder to deal with.'

Following their break-up announcement, gossip website TMZ alleged Seal's bad temper was part of the reason the couple are no longer together.

It's also been suggested his wild partying while on holiday with Heidi and the four children their raise last year caused issues between them.

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Eminem sued for $9m by homeless New Yorker

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A homeless New Yorker has filed a lawsuit against Eminem for nine million bucks after claiming the rapper stole his idea for the Born of Fire Chrysler commercial that appeared at the Superbowl last year.

According to Allhiphop.com, Stephen Lee Pieck of Westchester, New York filed the lawsuit on January 12 in the United States District Court, Southern District of New York. His claim was hand written and his address was listed as 'homeless'.

The general gist of Pieck's claim is that he was having dinner with Christina Aguilera and her then-husband Jordon Bratman at a Legal Sea Foods restaurant when Aguilera called Eminem and handed Pieck the phone where he proceeded to give Eminem the Born of Fire idea.

'I want the court to reward me a judgement in the amount of $9 million,' Allhiphop.com quotes Pieck's lawsuit as saying. 'I designed every aspect of the commercial and the commercial was stolen from me. In addition, I did not receive compensation in monetary terms for the work I did.'

The commercial aired in the 2011 Superbowl and showed Eminem driving a Chrysler through Detroit. It sure makes me want to fist-bump every citizen of Detroit, but it doesn't really make me want to drive a Chrysler.

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Zoë Kravitz introduces beau to dad

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Zoë Kravitz's boyfriend appeared 'nervous' at dinner with her father.

Zoë has reportedly made the decision to introduce her beau of nearly a year, Gossip Girl actor Penn Badgley, to her rock musician father Lenny Kravitz.

The trio had dinner at Mr. Chow in New York City together Wednesday.

The meeting felt awkward at first.

'[Penn] sat opposite Lenny at a table for six,' an eyewitness told Life & Style magazine. 'Penn looked a bit nervous! He wasn''t talking too much to begin with, but warmed up as the evening went on.'

As Penn lightened his mood, everyone at the table began to relax. The actor even felt comfortable enough to steal a quick kiss from Zoë.

'But Penn was very appropriate,' the source continued. 'It was only a sweet peck.'

Lenny has spoken before about his thoughts on Zoë's romantic life.

'I''m not [dreading walking her down the aisle],' Lenny said last summer. 'I look forward to it. But I''m hoping she doesn''t ask me that, like, tomorrow.'

Zoë and Penn are rumoured to have began dating in July 2011.

Before her relationship with Penn, Zoë was linked to Michael Fassbender.

Penn is renowned for keeping tight-lipped about his love life. He dated his Gossip Girl co-star Blake Lively for three years but declined to comment on their time together in public.

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Madonna: Super Bowl means so much

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(Cover) - EN Music - Madonna feels pressure to 'put on a good show' this Super Bowl.

The superstar will take to the stage at the iconic American football game at halftime this weekend.

Madonna has intense butterflies in her stomach about this performance, as millions of people will be watching her.

'I'm so nervous!' she told Extra. 'It's like the Super Bowl is like, God in America. It's like the whole country is watching this game. It's everything and it means so much to people. Then I come on at halftime... I'd better put on a damn good show, right?'

Madonna has reportedly been prepping hard for this performance, putting in up to 12 hour rehearsal days at the studio.

Although Madonna won't reveal what she's planning to do onstage, the star guarantees that audiences will be entertained.

'I'm not telling you [what I'm doing]," Madonna said. 'I'm gonna do a new song from my record, then do some oldies but goodies, so stay tuned.'

Give Me All Your Luvin' is the first track from Madonna's upcoming album M.D.N.A. and the whole promo will be released today.

Nicki Minaj and M.I.A. will join Madonna during the halftime show.

Super Bowl XLVI airs this Sunday.

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Tenacious D release album taster

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added: 4 Feb 2012 // by: Noise11 

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Mock-rockers Tenacious D ' Jack Black and Kyle Gass ' release a teaser animation for their new album.

The acoustic joke-metal duo toured Australia with Foo Fighters late last year and now they prepare for their third album Rize Of The Fenix.

In a bitter teaser for the new album, Black claims that critics wrote them off following their last album/film The Pick Of Destiny but they are ready to 'rize' again.

You can hear the song's intro below on SoundCloud but it works a lot better alongside the little animation at their Rize Of The Fenix page here.

Rumour has it that the album will be released in May.

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Blake Shelton: Country making a comeback

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added: 6 Feb 2012 // by: newsdesk 

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Blake Shelton believes a country singer could win the second series of The Voice US.

The singer is a judge on the reality TV show which returns to NBC for its second series tonight.

Having excelled as a country singer himself, the Honey Bee crooner was pleased to see several strong musicians representing the genre in the auditions stages of the programme.

'There are some country singers that are really good,' Blake told American publication People. 'We had a few last year but we didn't end up with a country singer in the final four.'

Blake was so impressed with the strong showing he predicts that a performer of the much-loved genre could go on to triumph in the new series.

He takes his place on the judging panel alongside Cee Lo Green, Adam Levine and Christina Aguilera.

'I know anything can happen,' he said. 'But I really believe in my heart that one of several country singers that we have on our show this year have a shot at winning the whole thing.'

Last year the first series of The Voice US saw Javier Colon crowned the winner. Mentored by Adam, his prize included $100,000 and a coveted recording contract.

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Black Sabbath to play without Ward

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It wouldn't be the full reunion of the original lineup but three-out-of-four isn't that bad. After Bill Ward announced that his participation in the Black Sabbath reunion was in jeopardy over an "unsignable" contract, the rest of the band responded by saying they would carry on without him.

Ozzy Osbourne, Geezer Butler and Tony Iommi posted the following statement on Facebook:

We were saddened to hear yesterday via Facebook that Bill declined publicly to participate in our current Black Sabbath plans. We have no choice but to continue recording without him although our door is always open...We are still in the UK with Tony. Writing and recording the new album and on a roll...See you at Download!!!"

In his original statement, Ward did acknowledge the possibility that negotiations would end without his participation. "If I'm replaced, I have to face you, the beloved Sabbath fans. I hope you will not hold me responsible for the failure of an original Black Sabbath lineup as promoted. Without fault finding, I want to assure everyone that my loyalty to Sabbath is intact."

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Due out March 20 on his own VANDIT label, EVOLUTION is PAUL VAN DYK's (PvD) first major offering since 2007's In Between and his sixth studio album overall.

It is the product of the Berlin-based electronic dance music producer and performer's months of studio time, and far more time spent on the road traveling the globe. The backbone of the album was built while performing and composing in front of live audiences worldwide and its connecting threads build upon decades of watching the electronic dance music scene grow and change.

The first offering is available today as a free download exclusively via http://www.paulvandyk.com/, is 'Verano' featuring Austin Leeds.

Miami-based DJ/producer Austin Leeds, who previously collaborated with PvD on 'New York City' from his last studio album In Between, is featured on EVOLUTION for the intense and punchy floor filler. Says PvD, 'There's a sunny Miami bass vibe to it and I'm coming more from the darker, Berlin underground side, and when we work together you find both sides there, but not in a separate way. It belongs together.'

PAUL VAN DYK's 2012 U.S. special performances in a more intimate setting for his fans thus far include:
2/8 - Chicago @ The Mid
2/9 - NYC @ Pacha
2/10 - San Francisco @ Ruby Skye
2/11 - Los Angeles @ Avalon
3/24 - Miami @ Ice Palace (Winter Music Conference)

Tickets go on sale Tuesday, February 7 at noon ET. For more information on PvD, check out his official site, Facebook, and Twitter.

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