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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added: 6 Feb 2012 // by: newsdesk 

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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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