Jan 11
Yoko Ono's chauffeur seeks bail
[Source: NME.com] Yoko Ono's jailed driver made his fourth attempt to post bail on Tuesday January 9.
Koral Karsan claimed the AU$2.58 million he requested from Ono was not blackmail money but payment for years of sexual harassment and abuse.
To support the claim, his lawyer, Robert Gottlieb, filed a letter that purportedly proved he had threatened to humiliate Ono unless she gave him the money.
In the letter, dated December 2006, Karsan portrays himself as an abused employee seeking justice. He tells Ono he had decided to pursue a sexual harassment lawsuit against her. He then demands Ono gives him AU$2.58 million or risks having him release material that "will astound the world". The information includes statements about The Beatles, the US and UK governments and recordings of son Sean Lennon.
In the letter, Karsan threatens: "Depending on the outcome of our dealings, I will not only write about these recordings but will also distribute them to European broadcasting stations throughout the future."
Gottlieb said Ono had accused Karsan of grand larceny to head off his sexual harassment claim. The lawyer explained the letter showed only that Karsan was willing to forego filing a sexual harassment lawsuit in exchange for compensation.
Assistant District Attorney Anne Schwartz, however, objected to his release on bail. She said the case against him was strong and could land him in jail for 15 years.
Gottlieb claims Ono pressured Karsan to commit "immoral and illegal acts". However, Ono spokesman Elliot Mintz said this was an "obfuscation" of "a clear, obvious, transparent shakedown".
As previously reported, Karsan was arrested on Wednesday December 13 on a charge of attempted grand larceny after Ono complained to authorities.
The bail application will be reviewed again today (January 11) by Supreme Court Justice Daniel FitzGerald in New York.
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http://bigpondmusic.com/Artist/Yoko-Ono.aspx
Dave Matthews to guest star on TV show
[Source: NME.com] Dave Matthews will appear on highly rated TV drama House this March.
Playing a brilliant pianist who gained his talent following a car accident as a child, Matthews' character begins having seizures and is brought to see Dr House – played by British actor Hugh Laurie – who reveals that curing him will mean his talent disappears.
Matthews' acting career already includes roles in the movie Because Of Winn-Dixie and the forthcoming Lake City.
Matthews will embark on a tour in March, including two dates at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas (Friday 23, Saturday 24). He then heads to Australia before playing dates in Europe, including the UK and Ireland.
http://bigpondmusic.com/Artist/Dave-Matthews-Band.aspx
Jimmy Eat World close to finishing new album
[Source: NME.com] Jimmy Eat World are close to completing their first album in three years.
The band recorded the follow-up to 2004's Futures at their rehearsal space in Tempe, Arizona, and have been working with famed producer and Garbage member Butch Vig.
"The record is quite eclectic," Vig told Billboard. "There are three or four songs that sound like classic Jimmy Eat World, with angular, razor-sharp guitars. There are a couple that are a lot more dreamy, and some that are very groovy. Anybody who is a fan will like this record."
Tracks on the as-yet-untitled album, due for a mid-2007 release, reportedly include "Big Casino", "Be Sensible" and "Firefight".
http://bigpondmusic.com/Artist/Jimmy-Eat-World.aspx
Arctic Monkeys unveil clothing range
[Source: NME.com] Arctic Monkeys drummer Matt Helders has designed a clothing range for Supremebeing.
The Supremebeing Arctic Monkeys Collection consists of a jacket, a zip hood and three T-shirts.
Helders said he'd always enjoyed "doing stuff like this" and jumped at the chance to design for Supremebeing. The drummer has often been spotted wearing the brand.
The Supremebeing Arctic Monkeys Collection will be available online and in selected shops in May.
http://bigpondmusic.com/Artist/Arctic-Monkeys.aspx
Wilco return to Oz
Chicago six-piece Wilco are returning to Australia three years after their first visit.
The long-awaited return of the band – which features Jeff Tweedy, John Stirratt, Nels Cline, Glen Kotche, Mikael Jorgensen and Pat Sansone – is set to be one of the most highly anticipated visits of 2007.
Their award-winning A Ghost Is Born LP will be followed by a new longplayer in May, meaning Australian fans will be some of the first in the world to hear the new tracks.
Wilco will play theatres – "to allow a full presentation of the band's unique sound and vision" – in Brisbane, Sydney and Melbourne from Monday April 16. Tickets on sale Friday January 19.
http://bigpondmusic.com/Artist/Wilco.aspx
50 Cent launches condom range
US rapper 50 Cent has turned his hand to condoms after successful forays into film, clothing, books and mineral water.
Now Fiddy is set to combat the spread of HIV, according to an interview with the New York Post.
"The kids become immune when you constantly beat them over the head -– read a book, read a book," he said of safe sex education. "We have to be a little more creative about it. As opposed to being part of a safe-sex campaign, I'm going to make condoms and donate a part of the proceeds to HIV awareness."
http://bigpondmusic.com/Artist/50-Cent.aspx
Augie March go orchestral
Melbourne five-piece Augie March, who've just landed in the long list of nominations for the 2006 Amp Award, are heading out on tour across the country next month.
Two very special performances under the stars in Kings Park, Perth, will see the band backed by the Western Australian Symphony Orchestra.
The band's Cold Acre tour begins in WA on Tuesday February 20 before heading east and ending in Brisbane on Saturday March 24.
Joining Augie March on the road are Canadian singer/songwriter Joel Plaskett and Sydney chanteuse Holly Throsby. Tickets are on sale now.
http://bigpondmusic.com/Artist/Augie-March.aspx
George Michael pleads not guilty
Former Wham! singer George Michael pleaded not guilty yesterday to charges of being unfit to drive and possessing marijuana.
The 43-year-old singer didn't appear at the court hearing, which saw him charged under his real name, George Panayiotou.
Michael's attorney, Keima Payton, argued blood samples taken from the singer on the night of his arrest, Saturday September 30, 2006, weren't legal. Payton then called for case be thrown out. Arguments for the issue are set to take place on Wednesday March 7.
The singer was arrested after police found him passed out in his car at a North London intersection.
http://bigpondmusic.com/Artist/George-Michael.aspx
The Slits head to Australia
Seminal dub/punk outfit The Slits are heading to Australia for the first time, 25 years after they broke up.
Formed in 1976, The Slits began their career – earning immediate notoriety at the time – when they opened for The Clash on the infamous White Riot tour. The band's debut album, Cut, was recorded with reggae veteran Dennis Bovell and was followed by The Return Of the Giant Slits. The group disbanded not long after its release.
A new EP in 2005 saw songwriters Ari Up and Tessa Pollit reunite and now The Slits are officially back. The band perform in Brisbane on Saturday March 10 before heading to Melbourne and Sydney.
Tickets for the shows go on sale Friday January 12.
http://bigpondmusic.com/Artist/Slits-The.aspx
[Source: NME.com] Yoko Ono's jailed driver made his fourth attempt to post bail on Tuesday January 9.
Koral Karsan claimed the AU$2.58 million he requested from Ono was not blackmail money but payment for years of sexual harassment and abuse.
To support the claim, his lawyer, Robert Gottlieb, filed a letter that purportedly proved he had threatened to humiliate Ono unless she gave him the money.
In the letter, dated December 2006, Karsan portrays himself as an abused employee seeking justice. He tells Ono he had decided to pursue a sexual harassment lawsuit against her. He then demands Ono gives him AU$2.58 million or risks having him release material that "will astound the world". The information includes statements about The Beatles, the US and UK governments and recordings of son Sean Lennon.
In the letter, Karsan threatens: "Depending on the outcome of our dealings, I will not only write about these recordings but will also distribute them to European broadcasting stations throughout the future."
Gottlieb said Ono had accused Karsan of grand larceny to head off his sexual harassment claim. The lawyer explained the letter showed only that Karsan was willing to forego filing a sexual harassment lawsuit in exchange for compensation.
Assistant District Attorney Anne Schwartz, however, objected to his release on bail. She said the case against him was strong and could land him in jail for 15 years.
Gottlieb claims Ono pressured Karsan to commit "immoral and illegal acts". However, Ono spokesman Elliot Mintz said this was an "obfuscation" of "a clear, obvious, transparent shakedown".
As previously reported, Karsan was arrested on Wednesday December 13 on a charge of attempted grand larceny after Ono complained to authorities.
The bail application will be reviewed again today (January 11) by Supreme Court Justice Daniel FitzGerald in New York.
.
http://bigpondmusic.com/Artist/Yoko-Ono.aspx
Dave Matthews to guest star on TV show
[Source: NME.com] Dave Matthews will appear on highly rated TV drama House this March.
Playing a brilliant pianist who gained his talent following a car accident as a child, Matthews' character begins having seizures and is brought to see Dr House – played by British actor Hugh Laurie – who reveals that curing him will mean his talent disappears.
Matthews' acting career already includes roles in the movie Because Of Winn-Dixie and the forthcoming Lake City.
Matthews will embark on a tour in March, including two dates at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas (Friday 23, Saturday 24). He then heads to Australia before playing dates in Europe, including the UK and Ireland.
http://bigpondmusic.com/Artist/Dave-Matthews-Band.aspx
Jimmy Eat World close to finishing new album
[Source: NME.com] Jimmy Eat World are close to completing their first album in three years.
The band recorded the follow-up to 2004's Futures at their rehearsal space in Tempe, Arizona, and have been working with famed producer and Garbage member Butch Vig.
"The record is quite eclectic," Vig told Billboard. "There are three or four songs that sound like classic Jimmy Eat World, with angular, razor-sharp guitars. There are a couple that are a lot more dreamy, and some that are very groovy. Anybody who is a fan will like this record."
Tracks on the as-yet-untitled album, due for a mid-2007 release, reportedly include "Big Casino", "Be Sensible" and "Firefight".
http://bigpondmusic.com/Artist/Jimmy-Eat-World.aspx
Arctic Monkeys unveil clothing range
[Source: NME.com] Arctic Monkeys drummer Matt Helders has designed a clothing range for Supremebeing.
The Supremebeing Arctic Monkeys Collection consists of a jacket, a zip hood and three T-shirts.
Helders said he'd always enjoyed "doing stuff like this" and jumped at the chance to design for Supremebeing. The drummer has often been spotted wearing the brand.
The Supremebeing Arctic Monkeys Collection will be available online and in selected shops in May.
http://bigpondmusic.com/Artist/Arctic-Monkeys.aspx
Wilco return to Oz
Chicago six-piece Wilco are returning to Australia three years after their first visit.
The long-awaited return of the band – which features Jeff Tweedy, John Stirratt, Nels Cline, Glen Kotche, Mikael Jorgensen and Pat Sansone – is set to be one of the most highly anticipated visits of 2007.
Their award-winning A Ghost Is Born LP will be followed by a new longplayer in May, meaning Australian fans will be some of the first in the world to hear the new tracks.
Wilco will play theatres – "to allow a full presentation of the band's unique sound and vision" – in Brisbane, Sydney and Melbourne from Monday April 16. Tickets on sale Friday January 19.
http://bigpondmusic.com/Artist/Wilco.aspx
50 Cent launches condom range
US rapper 50 Cent has turned his hand to condoms after successful forays into film, clothing, books and mineral water.
Now Fiddy is set to combat the spread of HIV, according to an interview with the New York Post.
"The kids become immune when you constantly beat them over the head -– read a book, read a book," he said of safe sex education. "We have to be a little more creative about it. As opposed to being part of a safe-sex campaign, I'm going to make condoms and donate a part of the proceeds to HIV awareness."
http://bigpondmusic.com/Artist/50-Cent.aspx
Augie March go orchestral
Melbourne five-piece Augie March, who've just landed in the long list of nominations for the 2006 Amp Award, are heading out on tour across the country next month.
Two very special performances under the stars in Kings Park, Perth, will see the band backed by the Western Australian Symphony Orchestra.
The band's Cold Acre tour begins in WA on Tuesday February 20 before heading east and ending in Brisbane on Saturday March 24.
Joining Augie March on the road are Canadian singer/songwriter Joel Plaskett and Sydney chanteuse Holly Throsby. Tickets are on sale now.
http://bigpondmusic.com/Artist/Augie-March.aspx
George Michael pleads not guilty
Former Wham! singer George Michael pleaded not guilty yesterday to charges of being unfit to drive and possessing marijuana.
The 43-year-old singer didn't appear at the court hearing, which saw him charged under his real name, George Panayiotou.
Michael's attorney, Keima Payton, argued blood samples taken from the singer on the night of his arrest, Saturday September 30, 2006, weren't legal. Payton then called for case be thrown out. Arguments for the issue are set to take place on Wednesday March 7.
The singer was arrested after police found him passed out in his car at a North London intersection.
http://bigpondmusic.com/Artist/George-Michael.aspx
The Slits head to Australia
Seminal dub/punk outfit The Slits are heading to Australia for the first time, 25 years after they broke up.
Formed in 1976, The Slits began their career – earning immediate notoriety at the time – when they opened for The Clash on the infamous White Riot tour. The band's debut album, Cut, was recorded with reggae veteran Dennis Bovell and was followed by The Return Of the Giant Slits. The group disbanded not long after its release.
A new EP in 2005 saw songwriters Ari Up and Tessa Pollit reunite and now The Slits are officially back. The band perform in Brisbane on Saturday March 10 before heading to Melbourne and Sydney.
Tickets for the shows go on sale Friday January 12.
http://bigpondmusic.com/Artist/Slits-The.aspx
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