Elton John's Rocket pictures to produce movie about unknown musician Lotte Mullan

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added: 28 Jan 2012 // by: newsdesk 

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Lotte Mullan, a former work experience employee in the record industry, is thrilled to announce that Rocket Pictures have acquired the rights to produce the movie of her life and her revelations from within the music business. Rocket Pictures is the production company formed by Elton John and David Furnish. Simultaneously, Lotte Mullan has landed a major music deal with lead film subscription service LOVEFiLM, who have used her sultry version of 'It Must Be Love' in their current UK TV advertising campaign.

The London based singer songwriter's amusing and honest blog about her experiences as a musician and temp within the industry was snapped up last year by screenwriter Nick Moorcroft (St Trinian's, Burke & Hare) and producing partner, Meg Leonard (Powder Keg Pictures) who immediately saw its potential as a comedy drama which they describe as a film somewhere between 'About A Boy' and 'Juno'.

The deal with Rocket Pictures is an amazing epilogue to Lotte Mullan's story. A totally independent character, Lotte Mullan has taken control of her own career following her record company experience. She even recently turned down a major record deal from one of her former employers, opting instead to continue to go it alone and use what she learned throughout her journey. Her label Raindog records will release her new single next month.

Lotte Mullan, explains: 'My original dream was for the big recording contract, but real life experience can really shatter the dream. I never imagined that my blog would be discovered instead. It's even more ironic that a musician owns the film company. My first album was Elton John's greatest hits on cassette in 1989, so it's a huge honour that Sir Elton John's film company is going to make a film based on my life.'

As if that wasn't enough, Lotte Mullan's version of Labi Siffre's 'It Must Be Love' has been handpicked by LOVEFiLM's marketing team to soundtrack their current TV advert. The sync deal puts Lotte Mullan in the company of artists such as James Vincent McMorrow who have been plucked from relative obscurity to feature in LOVEFiLM's music led adverting campaigns. Due to popular demand 'It Must Be Love' has been released via iTunes.

Lotte Mullan's story started whilst working three days a week for one the world's biggest labels Warner Bros Records with acts such as REM and The Who. Despite working for labels, the 27 year-old musician and performer was consistently rejected by them for a recording contract so formed her own label, running it from her flat, then producing and promoting her own record. Her shoestring budget led to her making videos on her iPhone, booking her own gigs and using her boyfriend's car as 'tour bus'.

Mullan's continuous online blog revealed tales of her time in the music industry; suffering rejection, inappropriate touching, awkward sweaty hugs, the perils of social networking, chipped toenails, living in cold, damp-ridden bedsits, being plucked, pumped and primed and men relieving themselves in bottles next to her.

Making 2012 a year to remember, Lotte Mullan will release a brand new single on her own label Raindog Records on 20 February. The track entitled 'I'm Alright With Me' is a perfect example of Lotte's quirky bouncy personality and talent for writing truthful lyrics about life's experiences ' good or bad.

Lotte Mullan's debut album 'Plain Jane' is released on 30 Jan and is available to pre-order via Amazon and iTunes.

Lotte Mullan's 'It Must Be Love' is available to buy now via iTunes.

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Heidi Klum�s father �sad� about split

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added: 23 Jan 2012 // by: newsdesk 

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Heidi Klum's father is 'very sad' following his daughter's separation from husband Seal.

The pair announced their split today after almost seven years of marriage.

Rumours emerged over the weekend that the German supermodel was set to file divorce papers imminently.

Heidi's father Gunther Klum is devastated to see the couple go their separate ways.

"We are very sad," he told American publication Us.

He also added that he 'needed to touch base' with Heidi following the shocking news.

Heidi and Seal issued a statement confirming their separation this morning.

The pair thanked fans for their continued support and asked for privacy during this sad time.

'While we have enjoyed seven very loving, loyal and happy years of marriage, after much soul-searching we have decided to separate,' the model explained.

'We have had the deepest respect for one another throughout our relationship and continue to love each other very much, but we have grown apart. This is an amicable process and protecting the well-being of our children remains our top priority, especially during this time of transition.

'We thank our family, friends, and fans for their kind words of support. And for our children's sake, we appreciate you respecting our privacy.'

The former couple raise four children together, Leni, seven, Henry, six, five-year-old Johan and Lou, two. Leni is Heidi's child with Flavio Briatore.

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Keith Urban worried about �singing dreams�

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added: 18 Jan 2012 // by: newsdesk 

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Keith Urban became terrified he was ruining his voice by singing in his sleep after a dream.

The country music star had an operation to remove a polyp on his vocal cords in 2011. Recovery meant he had to be completely silent for three weeks. He wasn't allowed to talk, cough or sneeze, which he found incredibly hard.

Eventually being so quiet began to get to Keith and he started having lifelike dreams in which he was singing.

'I woke up the next morning and I called the doctor and [asked], 'Would it be possible that I could sing in my sleep?' 'cause you can't, you're not allowed to, and I was terrified that I was singing in my sleep, singing Leo Sayer songs,' he laughed.

Keith is married to Nicole Kidman and they have two daughters together, Sunday Rose and Faith Margaret.

Not being able to make noise presented its own problems when it came to the star's family.

'Not being able to talk for three weeks, that's a long time. If you have to engage in some sort of heated discussion, the other person can talk and I just have to write,' Keith told Access Hollywood.

'[Sunday is a toddler and] can't read, so I had that issue too. Mum had to communicate.'

Keith has premiered the promo for his new track You Gonna Fly. It follows him while he is playing a series of shows and he hopes it shows fans what being a musician is all about.

'It was just a way for us to capture the tour,' he explained. 'I think you get a really good sense of what the tour was and what happens on the road, live.'

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Justin Bieber: I won't sing about sex

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added: 10 Jan 2012 // by: newsdesk 

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Justin Bieber has no plans to start singing about 'sex, drugs and swearing' anytime soon.

The clean-cut singer is happy with his image, even though he knows it might alter as he gets older. His interests are naturally changing now he is nearly 18 but he hopes to remain a good role model.

'People need to know I'm not a kid anymore, [but I don't feel] completely grown-up. I'm still learning,' he told V magazine.

'I'm not going to try to conform to what people want me to be or go out there and start partying, have people see me with alcohol. I want to do it at my own pace. I don't want to start singing about things like sex, drugs and swearing. I'm into love, and maybe I'll get more into making love when I'm older. But I want to be someone who is respected by everybody.'

Justin is currently dating Selena Gomez, who he's been with for around a year.

The star also discussed his future career plans. He's happy with the way things are going but knows there is room for improvement.

'I want to be successful and be great at what I do. But eventually, I want to become the best at what I do,' he enthused. 'I want to be better than anybody who's ever done it. And in order to do that, I need to strive to be the best, be good to people and treat people with respect, and work as hard as I can. Because for me, I work so hard and this consumes my life - it's not worth it if I'm not the best.'

Justin has spoken about how difficult being in the limelight is in the past. In the new interview he revealed he doesn't expect all music fans to like him, although he'd hope they would give him a chance.

'A lot of people say they hate Justin Bieber who haven't even listened to my music. They just hate the idea of me,' he said.

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