Mar 15

Christina Aguilera to appear on CSI
[source: NME.com] Despite limited acting experience, singer Christina Aguilera will appear in US crime show CSI: New York.
The show's executive producer said the 26-year-old was a big fan of the show.
"We're excited to have her," Anthony Zuiker said. "The episode will probably explore the topic of battered women."
The singer has previously campaigned against domestic violence after revealing her father physically abused her mother.

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Interpol reveal details about new album
[source: NME.com] Interpol have almost completed their long-awaited new album.
The follow-up to 2004's Antics will be the group's first with major label Capitol and their first with producer Rich Costey, who has previously worked with Muse.
Guitarist Daniel Kessler told NME the album is more "expressive" than its predecessors.
"We had keyboards on from the start, which we've never done before," he said. "It's like a fifth member. There's a lot more texture and interesting sounds. There's definitely progression and growth."
Kessler explained the band would name the record once all the work was complete and dismissed rumours it will be called Moderation.
"Moderation? Really? That sounds terrible!" Kessler said.

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Michael Jackson in Beatles rights threat
[source: NME.com] Michael Jackson is facing the prospect of losing his Beatles back catalogue.
The singer, who snapped up the rights after outbidding Paul McCartney in 1985, could be forced to relinquish his ownership by May 31, 2008, after allegedly running up huge debts.
The move comes after Jackson sold part of his ownership to Sony last year with an option to buy his entire stake at a later date.
It is believed he may also have to pay AU$317 million for expenses the company have incurred since taking over the partnership.
But under his current deal, Jackson is still expected to get an annual advance of AU$8.21 million and AU$2.46 million under another clause.
He bought the coveted publishing rights for AU$66 million in 1985. They are now thought to be worth AU$696 million.
The 4000-song catalogue contains more than 200 Beatles tunes.

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Hard-Fi and The Rakes guest on Groove Armada album
[source: NME.com] Hard-Fi's Richard Archer and The Rakes singer Alan Donohoe both feature on the new Groove Armada album.
Soundboy Rock will be released on Monday May 7 and preceded by "Get Down" (featuring Stush) a week earlier.
The album also features former Sugababes singer Mutya, as well as Rhymefest, Angie Stone and soul legend Candi Staton.

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Boston singer committed suicide
New Hampshire police have confirmed Brad Delp's death was a suicide.
The 55-year-old former singer of 70s arena rockers Boston died from carbon monoxide poisoning after running a tube from his car's exhaust pipe into his bedroom. Delp's body was found on Friday March 9.
Boston scored hits across the globe with tracks like "More Than A Feeling" and "Peace Of Mind". More recently, Delp had been playing in a tribute band called Beatle Juice.

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Roger Daltrey cancels Who concert
Nine thousand fans of legendary UK rockers The Who were left with long faces last night after lead singer Roger Daltrey walked offstage during the band's first song.
Despite a reputation for moodiness, it wasn't a temper tantrum that forced the early finish in Tampa, Florida.
With Daltrey offstage after his walk-off, outspoken songwriter/guitarist Pete Townshend addressed the crowd and revealed his bandmate was ill with bronchitis.
"I just talked to Roger and he can barely speak," Townshend said. "I tried to get him to come out here, but he's really, really sick."
A few minutes later, Townshend elicited cheers when he revealed the gig would be rescheduled for Sunday March 25. The band are currently touring for their most recent release, 2006's Endless Wire.

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Take That musical
Bob Dylan, Queen and ABBA have all done it, and now newly reformed Manchester boy-band Take That have turned their story into a stage musical.
Writers of cult TV show Shameless have been given the task of transferring the ballads and pop hits to the stage.
The musical will be called Never Forget and will feature songs like "Pray", "Relight My Fire" and "Back For Good".
"We are the biggest fans of Take That's music," Shameless producer Tristan Baker told the BBC, "and we are so excited about the wonderful opportunity to create a new musical based on the fantastic catalogue of their work."
Never Forget will tour the UK in August.

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Dave Matthews band postpones tour
American stadium rockers The Dave Matthews Band have postponed their April tour of Australia due to "unforseen circumstances".
The band were set to hit our shores next month but promoter Michael Coppel revealed they will now arrive a month later, with the tour beginning on Tuesday May 1.
April's tickets will be valid for the postponed shows. Alternatively, fans can obtain refunds from the point of purchase.
The Dave Matthews Band have sold more than 30 million albums to date and have a new LP due out later this year.

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