nov 20
The Game charged with impersonating a policeman
[source: NME.com] The Game was arrested in New York last Thursday for impersonating a policeman.
According to Associated Press, the rapper told a taxi driver he was an undercover police officer and persuaded the driver to run a series of red lights.
The Game allegedly picked up a livery cab on Thursday after he appeared on The Late Show With David Letterman. The taxi driver drove 13 blocks before he was pulled over, police said.
The rapper, real name Jayceon Taylor, now faces a charge of impersonating a police officer.
Taylor's lawyer, Jeffrey Lichtman, denied the accusation yesterday.
"This is a new low, even for the NYPD," he said. "It's a big joke to harass him and other members of the hip-hop community."
The Game is due to appear in court on Tuesday December 12.
http://bigpondmusic.com/artistDisplay.asp?artistid=3516631
Sugarcubes reunite in Iceland
[source: NME.com] The Sugarcubes reformed for one night only last Friday in Reykjavik.
The Icelandic band, led by Björk, played together for the first time in 14 years at a benefit to mark the 20th anniversary of record label Smekkleysa SM and the release of the band's first single, "Birthday".
http://bigpondmusic.com/artistDisplay.asp?artistid=3503058
LCD Soundsystem announce new album
[source: NME.com] LCD Soundsystem plan to release their second album on Monday March 19.
Sound Of Silver is the follow-up to 2005's debut album and will feature nine songs, including "North American Scum", "Get Innocuous" and "New York I Love You But You're Bringing Me Down", Billboard reported.
Sound Of Silver tracklisting:
"Get Innocuous"
"Time To Get Away"
"North American Scum"
"Someone Great"
"All My Friends"
"Us V. Them"
"Watch The Tapes"
"Sound Of Silver"
"New York I Love You But You're Bringing Me Down"
http://bigpondmusic.com/artistDisplay.asp?artistid=3515155
Willy Mason readies new album
[source: NME.com] Willy Mason has completed his second album, If The Ocean Gets Rough.
The longplayer, due on Monday March 19, was recorded on a farm-based studio in Massachusetts, using many of the same musicians who worked on his debut. Nina Violet also performed viola and backing vocals, while Mason's cousin, Zak Borden, contributed mandolin.
Mason first came to prominence with 2004 debut album What The Humans Eat, which Conor Oberst released on his own label, Team Love.
http://bigpondmusic.com/artistDisplay.asp?artistid=3508251
Air and Jarvis team up
[source: NME.com] Jarvis Cocker is set to feature on Air's new album, due for release on Monday March 5.
Pocket Symphony is the follow-up to 2004's Talkie Walkie and was produced by Radiohead collaborator Nigel Godrich.
According to Billboard, Pocket Symphony, which also includes vocals from The Divine Comedy's Neil Hannon, heavily features Asian classical instruments, such as the koto and the shamisen.
Pocket Symphony tracklisting:
"Space Maker"
"Once Upon A Time"
"Hell Of A Party"
"Napalm Love"
"Mayfair Song"
"Left Bank"
"Photograph"
"Mer Du Japon"
"Lost Message"
"Somewhere Between Walking And Sleeping"
"Redhead Girl"
"Night Sight"
Air: http://bigpondmusic.com/artistDisplay.asp?artistid=3501592
Pulp: http://bigpondmusic.com/artistDisplay.asp?artistid=3502655
Michael Jackson fans demand ticket refunds
[source: NME.com] Furious Michael Jackson fans are seeking refunds after the star failed to perform "Thriller" at last week's World Music Awards.
Entry to the show at London's Earls Court cost as much as AU$250 and fans now claim they were misled by promises the star would play one of his most famous songs. It would have been his first UK live performance in nine years.
In the end, he joined a choir onstage to sing just a couple of lines of the 1985 USA For Africa charity hit "We Are The World", which he co-wrote.
Fan Katherine Kidd told the BBC she was furious.
"I feel like I've been ripped off," she said.
"People were expecting something significant but he didn't perform at all," Abdo Binmadhi added. "When the lights went on I saw people's faces and they were like: 'Is that it?'. I should have just stayed at home and watched it on TV. We should definitely get a refund."
However, World Music Awards organisers said they had "not been contacted by any of the fans or had one complaint" regarding the event. They added that Jackson's performance had been cut short because the ceremony over-ran, breaking a noise curfew at the venue.
http://bigpondmusic.com/artistDisplay.asp?artistid=3500107
Heather Mills denies affair rumours
It's the biggest celebrity divorce story in Britain: in one corner, ex-Beatle Sir Paul McCartney; in the other, anti-landmine campaigner Heather Mills McCartney.
In the latest twist, Mills has been forced to deny she's having an affair with her personal trainer, Ben Amigoni.
"I haven't got a lover," 38-year-old Mills told UK TV show Extra last week. "At the moment, I'm focusing on my daughter. [That rumour is] totally made up."
Attributing her recent weight loss to a vegan diet, Mills said she's currently working on establishing a vegan fast food chain, and that public perceptions of her as a gold-digger are unfair.
"I fell in love for the right reason. I fell in love unconditionally," she said of her marriage to Sir Paul, revealing that people on the street had offered her support.
"I didn't know that many people cared. You get to know who your friends are, and I haven't lost any friends."
Paul McCartney: http://bigpondmusic.com/artistDisplay.asp?artistid=3534969
Chris Robinson files for divorce
Black Crowes frontman Chris Robinson filed for divorce on Friday November 17, citing irreconcilable differences with wife and actress Kate Hudson.
The pair, who have been married for six years but separated in August, have a two-year-old son, Ryder Russell Robinson.
Thirty-nine-year-old Robinson is seeking shared custody and, as yet, hasn't offered any public comment on the marriage breakdown, although tabloids have published photos of the singer getting friendly with a mystery brunette.
http://bigpondmusic.com/artistDisplay.asp?artistid=3520004
The Futureheads dropped by label
With a UK tour kicking off this weekend, English four-piece The Futureheads have announced they've been dropped from their record label, the Warners-owned 679.
However, the outfit behind this year's wonderful News And Tributes album aren't too disappointed.
"I'm over the moon about it, to be honest with you," frontman Barry Hyde revealed.
"I feel like we're free now. We weren't happy as a band on that label. It's good to get out of the shackles of being tied down to something. I think it's put us in a very strong position 'cos we're still a band that people like."
http://bigpondmusic.com/artistDisplay.asp?artistid=3506389
Hot Chip join Big Day Out
English indie/electro rockers Hot Chip are the latest addition to Australia's biggest travelling music festival, Big Day Out.
The band's 2004 debut LP, Coming On Strong, was highly acclaimed, while this year's The Warning was nominated for a Mercury Prize.
Music rag NME described the five-piece's live show as "a perfectly legal, risk-free pill that will leave your pupils dilated and a grin on your face", which sounds perfect for Big Day Out.
Big Day Out kicks off on Friday January 19 at Smart Stadium, Auckland.
http://bigpondmusic.com/artistDisplay.asp?artistid=3539008
Jet perform intimate, secret gig
Back home for a whirlwind visit, Melbourne four-piece Jet surprised fans yesterday (Sunday November 19) with a free gig on the banks of Melbourne's Yarra River, opposite Rod Laver Arena.
Performing on a barge as part of Triple J's Ausmusic month, the band were watched by 400 lucky competition winners, plus a few curious onlookers who happened to be passing.
"It's never too hot for a scarf," frontman Nic Cester joked, "especially when you look this good."
The concert will be screened on JTV on ABC TV on Saturday December 9, with the band also planning to use the footage for their next single, "Shine On".
Meanwhile, Jet hit Sydney's Annandale Hotel tomorrow (Tuesday November 21) to perform at a McGrath Foundation benefit (the breast cancer fund that was Belinda Emmett's charity of choice). The band, who were originally due to perform on Rove Live, have agreed to have the benefit gig recorded for radio station Nova.
http://bigpondmusic.com/artistDisplay.asp?artistid=3501552
[source: NME.com] The Game was arrested in New York last Thursday for impersonating a policeman.
According to Associated Press, the rapper told a taxi driver he was an undercover police officer and persuaded the driver to run a series of red lights.
The Game allegedly picked up a livery cab on Thursday after he appeared on The Late Show With David Letterman. The taxi driver drove 13 blocks before he was pulled over, police said.
The rapper, real name Jayceon Taylor, now faces a charge of impersonating a police officer.
Taylor's lawyer, Jeffrey Lichtman, denied the accusation yesterday.
"This is a new low, even for the NYPD," he said. "It's a big joke to harass him and other members of the hip-hop community."
The Game is due to appear in court on Tuesday December 12.
http://bigpondmusic.com/artistDisplay.asp?artistid=3516631
Sugarcubes reunite in Iceland
[source: NME.com] The Sugarcubes reformed for one night only last Friday in Reykjavik.
The Icelandic band, led by Björk, played together for the first time in 14 years at a benefit to mark the 20th anniversary of record label Smekkleysa SM and the release of the band's first single, "Birthday".
http://bigpondmusic.com/artistDisplay.asp?artistid=3503058
LCD Soundsystem announce new album
[source: NME.com] LCD Soundsystem plan to release their second album on Monday March 19.
Sound Of Silver is the follow-up to 2005's debut album and will feature nine songs, including "North American Scum", "Get Innocuous" and "New York I Love You But You're Bringing Me Down", Billboard reported.
Sound Of Silver tracklisting:
"Get Innocuous"
"Time To Get Away"
"North American Scum"
"Someone Great"
"All My Friends"
"Us V. Them"
"Watch The Tapes"
"Sound Of Silver"
"New York I Love You But You're Bringing Me Down"
http://bigpondmusic.com/artistDisplay.asp?artistid=3515155
Willy Mason readies new album
[source: NME.com] Willy Mason has completed his second album, If The Ocean Gets Rough.
The longplayer, due on Monday March 19, was recorded on a farm-based studio in Massachusetts, using many of the same musicians who worked on his debut. Nina Violet also performed viola and backing vocals, while Mason's cousin, Zak Borden, contributed mandolin.
Mason first came to prominence with 2004 debut album What The Humans Eat, which Conor Oberst released on his own label, Team Love.
http://bigpondmusic.com/artistDisplay.asp?artistid=3508251
Air and Jarvis team up
[source: NME.com] Jarvis Cocker is set to feature on Air's new album, due for release on Monday March 5.
Pocket Symphony is the follow-up to 2004's Talkie Walkie and was produced by Radiohead collaborator Nigel Godrich.
According to Billboard, Pocket Symphony, which also includes vocals from The Divine Comedy's Neil Hannon, heavily features Asian classical instruments, such as the koto and the shamisen.
Pocket Symphony tracklisting:
"Space Maker"
"Once Upon A Time"
"Hell Of A Party"
"Napalm Love"
"Mayfair Song"
"Left Bank"
"Photograph"
"Mer Du Japon"
"Lost Message"
"Somewhere Between Walking And Sleeping"
"Redhead Girl"
"Night Sight"
Air: http://bigpondmusic.com/artistDisplay.asp?artistid=3501592
Pulp: http://bigpondmusic.com/artistDisplay.asp?artistid=3502655
Michael Jackson fans demand ticket refunds
[source: NME.com] Furious Michael Jackson fans are seeking refunds after the star failed to perform "Thriller" at last week's World Music Awards.
Entry to the show at London's Earls Court cost as much as AU$250 and fans now claim they were misled by promises the star would play one of his most famous songs. It would have been his first UK live performance in nine years.
In the end, he joined a choir onstage to sing just a couple of lines of the 1985 USA For Africa charity hit "We Are The World", which he co-wrote.
Fan Katherine Kidd told the BBC she was furious.
"I feel like I've been ripped off," she said.
"People were expecting something significant but he didn't perform at all," Abdo Binmadhi added. "When the lights went on I saw people's faces and they were like: 'Is that it?'. I should have just stayed at home and watched it on TV. We should definitely get a refund."
However, World Music Awards organisers said they had "not been contacted by any of the fans or had one complaint" regarding the event. They added that Jackson's performance had been cut short because the ceremony over-ran, breaking a noise curfew at the venue.
http://bigpondmusic.com/artistDisplay.asp?artistid=3500107
Heather Mills denies affair rumours
It's the biggest celebrity divorce story in Britain: in one corner, ex-Beatle Sir Paul McCartney; in the other, anti-landmine campaigner Heather Mills McCartney.
In the latest twist, Mills has been forced to deny she's having an affair with her personal trainer, Ben Amigoni.
"I haven't got a lover," 38-year-old Mills told UK TV show Extra last week. "At the moment, I'm focusing on my daughter. [That rumour is] totally made up."
Attributing her recent weight loss to a vegan diet, Mills said she's currently working on establishing a vegan fast food chain, and that public perceptions of her as a gold-digger are unfair.
"I fell in love for the right reason. I fell in love unconditionally," she said of her marriage to Sir Paul, revealing that people on the street had offered her support.
"I didn't know that many people cared. You get to know who your friends are, and I haven't lost any friends."
Paul McCartney: http://bigpondmusic.com/artistDisplay.asp?artistid=3534969
Chris Robinson files for divorce
Black Crowes frontman Chris Robinson filed for divorce on Friday November 17, citing irreconcilable differences with wife and actress Kate Hudson.
The pair, who have been married for six years but separated in August, have a two-year-old son, Ryder Russell Robinson.
Thirty-nine-year-old Robinson is seeking shared custody and, as yet, hasn't offered any public comment on the marriage breakdown, although tabloids have published photos of the singer getting friendly with a mystery brunette.
http://bigpondmusic.com/artistDisplay.asp?artistid=3520004
The Futureheads dropped by label
With a UK tour kicking off this weekend, English four-piece The Futureheads have announced they've been dropped from their record label, the Warners-owned 679.
However, the outfit behind this year's wonderful News And Tributes album aren't too disappointed.
"I'm over the moon about it, to be honest with you," frontman Barry Hyde revealed.
"I feel like we're free now. We weren't happy as a band on that label. It's good to get out of the shackles of being tied down to something. I think it's put us in a very strong position 'cos we're still a band that people like."
http://bigpondmusic.com/artistDisplay.asp?artistid=3506389
Hot Chip join Big Day Out
English indie/electro rockers Hot Chip are the latest addition to Australia's biggest travelling music festival, Big Day Out.
The band's 2004 debut LP, Coming On Strong, was highly acclaimed, while this year's The Warning was nominated for a Mercury Prize.
Music rag NME described the five-piece's live show as "a perfectly legal, risk-free pill that will leave your pupils dilated and a grin on your face", which sounds perfect for Big Day Out.
Big Day Out kicks off on Friday January 19 at Smart Stadium, Auckland.
http://bigpondmusic.com/artistDisplay.asp?artistid=3539008
Jet perform intimate, secret gig
Back home for a whirlwind visit, Melbourne four-piece Jet surprised fans yesterday (Sunday November 19) with a free gig on the banks of Melbourne's Yarra River, opposite Rod Laver Arena.
Performing on a barge as part of Triple J's Ausmusic month, the band were watched by 400 lucky competition winners, plus a few curious onlookers who happened to be passing.
"It's never too hot for a scarf," frontman Nic Cester joked, "especially when you look this good."
The concert will be screened on JTV on ABC TV on Saturday December 9, with the band also planning to use the footage for their next single, "Shine On".
Meanwhile, Jet hit Sydney's Annandale Hotel tomorrow (Tuesday November 21) to perform at a McGrath Foundation benefit (the breast cancer fund that was Belinda Emmett's charity of choice). The band, who were originally due to perform on Rove Live, have agreed to have the benefit gig recorded for radio station Nova.
http://bigpondmusic.com/artistDisplay.asp?artistid=3501552
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