Feb 27
Bobby Brown arrested
[source: NME.com] Bobby Brown was arrested on Sunday February 25 for the second time this year.
The singer, who's currently going through a divorce from pop diva Whitney Houston after 14 years of marriage, was picked up on a warrant for failing to appear at a child support hearing last October.
Police reportedly arrested Brown while he was watching his daughter at a cheerleading competition at Attleboro High School in Massachusetts.
Police said Brown was cooperative, so they allowed him to drive to the station after the competition.
Last October, Brown paid AU$13,870 in delinquent child support from a former relationship after being threatened with arrest.
http://bigpondmusic.com/Artist/Bobby-Brown.aspx
Dr Dre reveals new album details
[source: NME.com] Dr Dre has revealed details of his long-awaited forthcoming album, Detox.
The California rapper has recruited the likes of Snoop Dogg, Jay-Z and Busta Rhymes for the follow-up to 1999's 2001.
"I'm trying to get everybody that I've ever worked with over the years to appear on the record," Dre told Los Angeles radio station Power 106.
The rapper confirmed he intends to release the album later this year.
"Trust me, this will be worth the wait. I'm trying to make this the one they remember me for," he said.
"It's a lot of pressure but I'm feeling good about it. I feel like I'm my worst critic and if I'm loving it, everyone else will. I'm trying to put 12 or 13 songs on the album. I'm not totally sure about the month but it will be definitely be out this year."
http://bigpondmusic.com/Artist/Dr-Dre.aspx
Rage Against The Machine announce more summer shows
[source: NME.com] LA rockers Rage Against The Machine have been added to the acclaimed Rock The Bells hip-hop festival bill for three dates across the US during the summer.
The legendary quartet have already been confirmed to play a reunion gig – their first in seven years – at this year's Coachella festival in April but due to high demand and subsequent touting, the band have agreed to more gigs.
Rock The Bells organiser Chang Weisberg said the shows will be the band's last for 2007.
"Coachella is first, that's the granddaddy. And now these three represent a very, very special thing," Weisberg said.
Rock The Bells dates:
Saturday July 28 – Randall's Island, New York
Saturday August 11 – National Orange Show Events Centre, San Bernardino
Saturday August 18 – Venue TBC, San Francisco
http://bigpondmusic.com/Artist/Rage-Against-The-Machine.aspx
The Coral speak about new album
[source: NME.com] The Coral are close to releasing their new record, guitarist Bill Ryder-Jones has confirmed.
Speaking on the label's MySpace site, Ryder-Jones said some of the band are going to New York next week to master the album.
"Then, if all goes to plan, the latest longplayer from The Coral should be in your grubby little hands very soon," he said.
The band have spent more than two months in Noel Gallagher's Wheeler End studio and have described the follow-up to 2005's The Invisible Invasion as "Zappa sharing a jazz omelette with Gnarls Barkley".
http://bigpondmusic.com/Artist/Coral-The.aspx
Britney's kids and ex visit her in rehab
Kevin Federline has visited estranged wife Britney Spears in rehab to offer support.
Bringing along their two children (17-month-old Sean Preston and five-month-old Jayden James), it's the second visit Federline has made to the Promises Treatment Centre in Malibu, California, where a month-long stay will set you back AU$59,000.
According to reports, Federline and Spears are now on good terms, with Spears' reported breakdown convincing Federline to back down on custody issues.
A friend of K-Fed has told US mag People he "is finally treating her with a bit of care for once".
"The kids are his number one priority and they always have been. He's so stressed out right now. He only wants the best for Britney and the kids."
http://bigpondmusic.com/Artist/Britney-Spears.aspx
Boy George loses LPs on way to Australia
Having landed in Australia on Saturday February 24 for a celebrity DJ set at Brisbane's Met Club, Boy George – the eccentric soul singer who shot to fame fronting UK pop act Culture Club back in the 80s – was in for a rude shock.
Having flown in from Auckland, the DJ discovered his entire record collection was missing after the airline left the discs in New Zealand.
Representatives for the star revealed he was forced to make a quick dash to a local record store, where he bought up big in order to get through the show.
http://bigpondmusic.com/Artist/Boy-George.aspx
Ludacris loses Dad
US rapper Ludacris – real name: Chris Bridges – has thanked fans for their support following the death of his father, 52-year-old Wayne Brian Bridges. Earlier this month, the 29-year-old rapper won two Grammy awards, which he dedicated to his father during the ceremony.
"Mr Wayne Bridges, I love you to death," he said at the time.
A statement from the rapper's family was released yesterday.
"We are overwhelmed by the generous outpouring of love, condolences and support from family members, friends, fans and the many well-wishers," it read. "We thank you for your prayers and hope you will understand our need for privacy during this sorrowful time."
http://bigpondmusic.com/Artist/Ludacris.aspx
Michael to spearhead Jackson 5 reunion?
US reports suggest pop icon Michael Jackson is set to jump on the reunion bandwagon and bring together his family for a Jackson 5 stadium tour.
Los Angeles celebrity journo Roger Friedman, who works at Fox News, claimed Michael met with his brothers Jermaine, Randy, Marlon, Tito and Jackie, as well as his sisters Janet and Rebbie, to discuss a possible tour for late 2007.
"A successful Jackson family tour could change everything for Michael," Freidman said.
"It would also be a financial boon to a family that needs cash in a hurry."
Jackson has spent the last eight months working on his comeback LP, a record that features Black Eyed Peas frontman Will.I.Am.
If a tour takes place, it will be Jackson's first world tour since 1997.
http://bigpondmusic.com/Artist/Jackson-5.aspx
http://bigpondmusic.com/Artist/Michael-Jackson.aspx
Manic Street Preachers give away free track
Welsh three-piece Manic Street Preachers are giving away a new song to whet fans' appetites before the release of upcoming LP Send Away The Tigers.
The tune, "Underdogs", is available now on the band's website.
Meanwhile, bassist Nicky Wire has described the album, due out on Monday May 7 via Columbia Records (distributed via SonyBMG here in Australia), as "all-out punk metal".
"[The songs] could have been on [former Manics LP] Generation Terrorist. It's a celebration of the unique, a post Everything Must Go address to the fans, ten years after the first time we did it.
"In a Britain dominated by generic, one-diametrical multi branding, let us embrace the difference – the downtrodden, the losers and the opposition. Let us fall in love with individuality again."
http://bigpondmusic.com/Artist/Manic-Street-Preachers.aspx
Melissa Etheridge wins Oscar
US singer-songwriter Melissa Etheridge landed a surprise Academy Award for "I Need To Wake Up", which appeared in hard-hitting documentary An Inconvenient Truth.
Before performing the song during the Oscar ceremony, Etheridge told reporters she was uncommonly nervous and would try to avoid eye contact with any famous types in the front row.
"You go, 'I'll just look at the camera', and there's a billion people out there," she laughed. "It's a little crazy."
Etheridge has sold more than 27 million albums worldwide.
http://bigpondmusic.com/Artist/Melissa-Etheridge.aspx
[source: NME.com] Bobby Brown was arrested on Sunday February 25 for the second time this year.
The singer, who's currently going through a divorce from pop diva Whitney Houston after 14 years of marriage, was picked up on a warrant for failing to appear at a child support hearing last October.
Police reportedly arrested Brown while he was watching his daughter at a cheerleading competition at Attleboro High School in Massachusetts.
Police said Brown was cooperative, so they allowed him to drive to the station after the competition.
Last October, Brown paid AU$13,870 in delinquent child support from a former relationship after being threatened with arrest.
http://bigpondmusic.com/Artist/Bobby-Brown.aspx
Dr Dre reveals new album details
[source: NME.com] Dr Dre has revealed details of his long-awaited forthcoming album, Detox.
The California rapper has recruited the likes of Snoop Dogg, Jay-Z and Busta Rhymes for the follow-up to 1999's 2001.
"I'm trying to get everybody that I've ever worked with over the years to appear on the record," Dre told Los Angeles radio station Power 106.
The rapper confirmed he intends to release the album later this year.
"Trust me, this will be worth the wait. I'm trying to make this the one they remember me for," he said.
"It's a lot of pressure but I'm feeling good about it. I feel like I'm my worst critic and if I'm loving it, everyone else will. I'm trying to put 12 or 13 songs on the album. I'm not totally sure about the month but it will be definitely be out this year."
http://bigpondmusic.com/Artist/Dr-Dre.aspx
Rage Against The Machine announce more summer shows
[source: NME.com] LA rockers Rage Against The Machine have been added to the acclaimed Rock The Bells hip-hop festival bill for three dates across the US during the summer.
The legendary quartet have already been confirmed to play a reunion gig – their first in seven years – at this year's Coachella festival in April but due to high demand and subsequent touting, the band have agreed to more gigs.
Rock The Bells organiser Chang Weisberg said the shows will be the band's last for 2007.
"Coachella is first, that's the granddaddy. And now these three represent a very, very special thing," Weisberg said.
Rock The Bells dates:
Saturday July 28 – Randall's Island, New York
Saturday August 11 – National Orange Show Events Centre, San Bernardino
Saturday August 18 – Venue TBC, San Francisco
http://bigpondmusic.com/Artist/Rage-Against-The-Machine.aspx
The Coral speak about new album
[source: NME.com] The Coral are close to releasing their new record, guitarist Bill Ryder-Jones has confirmed.
Speaking on the label's MySpace site, Ryder-Jones said some of the band are going to New York next week to master the album.
"Then, if all goes to plan, the latest longplayer from The Coral should be in your grubby little hands very soon," he said.
The band have spent more than two months in Noel Gallagher's Wheeler End studio and have described the follow-up to 2005's The Invisible Invasion as "Zappa sharing a jazz omelette with Gnarls Barkley".
http://bigpondmusic.com/Artist/Coral-The.aspx
Britney's kids and ex visit her in rehab
Kevin Federline has visited estranged wife Britney Spears in rehab to offer support.
Bringing along their two children (17-month-old Sean Preston and five-month-old Jayden James), it's the second visit Federline has made to the Promises Treatment Centre in Malibu, California, where a month-long stay will set you back AU$59,000.
According to reports, Federline and Spears are now on good terms, with Spears' reported breakdown convincing Federline to back down on custody issues.
A friend of K-Fed has told US mag People he "is finally treating her with a bit of care for once".
"The kids are his number one priority and they always have been. He's so stressed out right now. He only wants the best for Britney and the kids."
http://bigpondmusic.com/Artist/Britney-Spears.aspx
Boy George loses LPs on way to Australia
Having landed in Australia on Saturday February 24 for a celebrity DJ set at Brisbane's Met Club, Boy George – the eccentric soul singer who shot to fame fronting UK pop act Culture Club back in the 80s – was in for a rude shock.
Having flown in from Auckland, the DJ discovered his entire record collection was missing after the airline left the discs in New Zealand.
Representatives for the star revealed he was forced to make a quick dash to a local record store, where he bought up big in order to get through the show.
http://bigpondmusic.com/Artist/Boy-George.aspx
Ludacris loses Dad
US rapper Ludacris – real name: Chris Bridges – has thanked fans for their support following the death of his father, 52-year-old Wayne Brian Bridges. Earlier this month, the 29-year-old rapper won two Grammy awards, which he dedicated to his father during the ceremony.
"Mr Wayne Bridges, I love you to death," he said at the time.
A statement from the rapper's family was released yesterday.
"We are overwhelmed by the generous outpouring of love, condolences and support from family members, friends, fans and the many well-wishers," it read. "We thank you for your prayers and hope you will understand our need for privacy during this sorrowful time."
http://bigpondmusic.com/Artist/Ludacris.aspx
Michael to spearhead Jackson 5 reunion?
US reports suggest pop icon Michael Jackson is set to jump on the reunion bandwagon and bring together his family for a Jackson 5 stadium tour.
Los Angeles celebrity journo Roger Friedman, who works at Fox News, claimed Michael met with his brothers Jermaine, Randy, Marlon, Tito and Jackie, as well as his sisters Janet and Rebbie, to discuss a possible tour for late 2007.
"A successful Jackson family tour could change everything for Michael," Freidman said.
"It would also be a financial boon to a family that needs cash in a hurry."
Jackson has spent the last eight months working on his comeback LP, a record that features Black Eyed Peas frontman Will.I.Am.
If a tour takes place, it will be Jackson's first world tour since 1997.
http://bigpondmusic.com/Artist/Jackson-5.aspx
http://bigpondmusic.com/Artist/Michael-Jackson.aspx
Manic Street Preachers give away free track
Welsh three-piece Manic Street Preachers are giving away a new song to whet fans' appetites before the release of upcoming LP Send Away The Tigers.
The tune, "Underdogs", is available now on the band's website.
Meanwhile, bassist Nicky Wire has described the album, due out on Monday May 7 via Columbia Records (distributed via SonyBMG here in Australia), as "all-out punk metal".
"[The songs] could have been on [former Manics LP] Generation Terrorist. It's a celebration of the unique, a post Everything Must Go address to the fans, ten years after the first time we did it.
"In a Britain dominated by generic, one-diametrical multi branding, let us embrace the difference – the downtrodden, the losers and the opposition. Let us fall in love with individuality again."
http://bigpondmusic.com/Artist/Manic-Street-Preachers.aspx
Melissa Etheridge wins Oscar
US singer-songwriter Melissa Etheridge landed a surprise Academy Award for "I Need To Wake Up", which appeared in hard-hitting documentary An Inconvenient Truth.
Before performing the song during the Oscar ceremony, Etheridge told reporters she was uncommonly nervous and would try to avoid eye contact with any famous types in the front row.
"You go, 'I'll just look at the camera', and there's a billion people out there," she laughed. "It's a little crazy."
Etheridge has sold more than 27 million albums worldwide.
http://bigpondmusic.com/Artist/Melissa-Etheridge.aspx
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