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UK MUSIC NEWS: MEET NEW BOY BAND – 3MIX

April 14, 2009

Meet 3Mix, the new ‘boy band’ set to take Britain by storm… Via BBC News Boy band 3Mix are sitting in EMI’s London offices looking every inch the perfect teen idols, from their baby-faced good looks and meticulously back-combed hair to their carefully co-ordinated clothes. “We’re proud to be a boy band,” says singer Myan Mirza. “We grew up listening to the likes of Boyz II Men, ‘N Sync and the Backstreet Boys, so there’s no shame there.” Like their idols, Mirza and […]

UK MUSIC NEWS: ALEXANDRA BURKE SET TO COLLABORATE WITH BEYONCE?

April 13, 2009

Via Digital Spy X Factor winner Alexandra Burke is reportedly in negotiations with Beyoncé about a possible collaboration. Burke, who performed a duet with the singer on the ITV1 show last year, is reported to have been seeking advice from the star and her rapper husband Jay-Z. Speaking to OK!, an unnamed source said: “Beyoncé is sure Alexandra has what it takes to be as big as Leona [Lewis] and she’s planning to help her crack the US.” Who is this ‘unnamed […]

UK MUSIC NEWS: LADY SOVEREIGN EXPLAINS WHY IT ALL WENT WRONG WITH DEF JAM RECORDS

April 13, 2009

Four years ago the UK’s Lady Sovereign signed a five album deal with Universal Music and was then added to the Def Jam roster under the presidency of Sean Carter aka Jay-Z.  After much hype and fanfare things soon turned pear shaped for the young emcee. The endless touring and promotional activities (WORK) began to get to old Sovereign and she went on to have a very public meltdown live on stage one night.  Then she promptly disappeared. But now she is back with a new single So Human, new album and […]

JACK TWEED BEGS MADAME TUSSAUDS TO MAKE WAX WORK OF WIFE JADE GOODY

April 11, 2009

I apologise for the constant Jade Goody updates but I can’t help it. I’m just bemused by it all. I mean.. what will it be next???  *HUGE SIGH*. Via The Sun  Jack Tweed has begged Madame Tussauds bosses to make a wax work of his late wife Jade Goody. He visited the London attraction yesterday to ask if the figure could be built — as Jade requested before she died on Mother’s Day aged 27. Jack, 21, also asked if facilities could be offered beside the figure […]

DAMON DASH DESIGNS RANGE ROVER…WITH DIAMONDS

April 10, 2009

I have to hand it to Bruk Pocket Dash, the man doesn’t give up. Check out his latest venture… Rap mogul Damon Dash’s luxury timepiece and jewelry brand Tiret New York has turned its hand to automotive design with its latest creation, the Tiret Sport Coupe. Just unveiled at watch expo Baselworld in Switzerland, the luxurious 2-door SUV is based on the Range Rover Sport and features real diamond accents derived from Tiret’s opulent oversized, bejeweled timepieces by designer Daniel Lazar. Available by […]

UK MUSIC: UK UNSIGNED HYPE – ARTCHA, RAHEL AND LYRIC L

April 9, 2009

The artists featured today are rapper Artcha, singer Rahel and emcee/singer Lyric L. Artcha Click here to listen to a selection of Artcha’s tracks. Rahel Click here to listen to a selection of Rahel’s tracks. Lyric L Click here to listen to a selection of Lyric L’s tracks. Your thoughts please…..

UK TV: JADE GOODY’S FUNERAL TO AIR ON TELEVISION

April 9, 2009

The morbid reality show continues! We were forced in to watching her die and now this? Jade Goody’s funeral is to be shown on television. The final chapter in the late reality TV star’s life, Jade: With Love part 2, will be aired on LIVING tonight (Thursday April 9). It will be narrated by Kate Jackson, producer of the show and friend and bridesmaid to Jade, who died on Mother’s Day following her battle with cervical cancer. Kate said: “At first Jade said […]

VIDEO: POLICE OFFICER ATTACKS INNOCENT MAN AT G20 PROTEST

April 8, 2009

A man who died of a heart attack during the G20 protest last week was pushed to the ground by a police officer, video footage has shown. Ian Tomlinson, 47, collapsed from a heart attack during protests outside the Bank of England last Wednesday. Newsagent Mr Tomlinson, who was not protesting, is seen receiving a two-handed push from a police officer. A New York fund manager recorded the footage, saying he came forward with the video because Mr Tomlinson’s family “were not […]