Mar 27
Eminem in court over wife’s insults
[source: NME.com] Eminem appeared in a Michigan court on Monday March 26 to ask a judge to ban ex-wife Kim Mathers from insulting him in public. The rapper claimed it could harm the couple's daughter, Hailie.
He chose to take action after a recent bout of interviews in which Kim labelled him “uncaring” and cast aspersions on his sexual abilities.
The couple married in 1999, divorced two years later, re-married in January 2006 and separated three months later.
http://bigpondmusic.com/Artist/Eminem.aspx
Snoop Dogg speaks about visa battle
[source: NME.com] Snoop Dogg says the UK's decision to refuse him a visa feels like "a slap in the face".
The rap star is meant to be undertaking a co-headlining tour with P.Diddy this week but was denied a visa following his arrest on suspicion of violent disorder and affray at Heathrow Airport last year.
“It feels like a slap in the face if I don’t get to perform there. I think [the government] need to speak to the kids. If they say they don’t want big Snoopy Dogg there then I’ll keep it moving. Otherwise, open up and let me do what I do. I’m here to perform and give people what they want.”
Referencing the time when he was at war with his co-headliner, Snoop said: “Me and Puffy come from a background where there were a lot of differences in the hip-hop community. But now we want to go around the world and show positive examples in the UK.
“With my mic and my presence, I can reach kids the politicians can’t. I can tell them to stop the violence and killings that are currently going on in the UK.”
http://bigpondmusic.com/Artist/Snoop-Dogg.aspx
Damien Rice splits from long-term vocalist
[source: NME.com] Damien Rice has split with vocalist Lisa Hannigan after a musical partnership that lasted six years.
The news will shock Rice’s legion of fans, as Hannigan had long been an integral part of Rice’s backing band, particularly during live performances.
“After much thought and discussion, Damien has decided his professional relationship with Lisa Hannigan has run its creative course," an official statement read. "As a result, Lisa will not be appearing at any of the upcoming live shows. Lisa is embarking on her own artistic endeavours and there are no plans for them to work together in the foreseeable future."
http://bigpondmusic.com/Artist/Damien-Rice.aspx
David Bowie to curate festival
[source: NME.com] David Bowie will curate the forthcoming H&M High Line Festival in New York.
The 60-year-old has already invited his favourite band, Arcade Fire, as well as Air, The Secret Machines and comic Ricky Gervais.
“I thought it was a very cool deal to be asked to curate the Highline Festival," Bowie said. "The request was for me to choose artists and acts that I myself would go out of my way to see.”
The festival, which runs between May 9 and May 19, will take place at various venues around New York, including Radio City Music Hall, Madison Square Garden and Irving Plaza.
Other confirmed acts include Bang On A Can, Claude Cahun, Daniel Johnston, Deerhoof, Ken Nordine, Laurie Anderson, Laurie McLeod, Legendary Stardust Cowboy, Meow Meow, Spanish Film Retrospective and The Polyphonic Spree.
http://bigpondmusic.com/Artist/David-Bowie.aspx
http://bigpondmusic.com/Artist/Air.aspx
http://bigpondmusic.com/Artist/Arcade-Fire.aspx
http://bigpondmusic.com/Artist/Bang-On-A-Can.aspx
http://bigpondmusic.com/Artist/Daniel-Johnston.aspx
http://bigpondmusic.com/Artist/Laurie-Anderson.aspx
http://bigpondmusic.com/Artist/Polyphonic-Spree-The.aspx
Busta Rhymes faces assault trial
[source: NME.com] A New York judge has withdrawn an offer that would have seen rapper Busta Rhymes remain free after a recent arrest for driving with a suspended license.
Rhymes (real name: Trevor Smith) was apparently prepared to accept the offer of probation and community service as penalty for two cases in which he would plead guilty to misdemeanour assault. In one incident, Rhymes is accused of beating his former driver; in another, he allegedly assaulted a fan who spat on his car after a show at Randall’s Island in August 2006.
After the offer was withdrawn, Rhymes was given a follow-up deal that would have seen him spend two years in jail and pay AU$500 for the driving charge. He rejected the offer and will go to trial instead. It is expected to start on Tuesday May 8.
http://bigpondmusic.com/Artist/Busta-Rhymes.aspx
Ben Lee joins Dalai Lama in Sydney
The 14th Dalai Lama of Tibet will visit Australia for two weeks in June and indie musician Ben Lee is in on the action.
The religious figure's tour will culminate in a free talk and concert in The Domain, Sydney, and will feature some high-profile friends.
Under the heading “Some Really Really Really Big News” on his MySpace blog, Lee confirmed his involvement yesterday.
“Okay, this kinda thing doesn’t happen every day,” he wrote. “I have been invited to take part in an event with the His Holiness the Dalai Lama, in Sydney on June 15. The Dalai Lama will be giving a free 90-minute talk directed towards young people in The Domain.
"Anyone who has had the opportunity to hear the Dalai Lama speak will tell you what an incredible experience it is. His ability to transcend cultures and communicate his simple message of peace to people all over the world is unparalleled.
"I’m honoured to have been asked to perform an acoustic set as part of the program for the day. If any of you get the opportunity to be there for this special event, I think it will be an extraordinary and memorable experience.” For more information on the Dalai Lama’s Australian visit, go to www.dalailama.org.au.
http://bigpondmusic.com/Artist/Ben-Lee.aspx
Robbie Williams writes about the early years
Reports in the UK suggest pop star Robbie Williams is writing a musical about his rise to fame and showbiz lifestyle.
Based on a hidden song on his breakthrough album Life Thru A Lens, Robbie’s musical is reputed to have the working title of Hello Sir. It's believed Robbie’s role will be played by actor Jonathan Wilkes.
“This will be a lavish musical, like Billy Elliot meets Mama Mia, all about Robbie’s rise to fame,” a source told The Sunday Times.
In February, on his birthday, the 33-year-old former Take That member checked into rehab in Arizona to deal with an addiction to anti-depressants. Williams admitted to a daily intake of 36 super-strength double espresso coffees, 60 Silk Cut cigarettes and around 20 cans of energy drink Red Bull. Since leaving rehab in early March, Robbie’s been holed up in his home in Los Angeles, reportedly working on his script.
http://bigpondmusic.com/Artist/Robbie-Williams.aspx
U2’s The Edge donates guitar to auction
U2 guitarist The Edge is donating his favourite guitar to an auction for a charity he co-founded.
The Irish rocker said he felt compelled to help New Orleans after hurricanes Katrina and Rita, so created Music Rising in 2005 with record producer Bob Ezrin and Gibson chairman Henry Juszkiewicz.
The charity’s aim was to replace musical equipment lost or destroyed by devastating hurricanes that ravaged the city.
“I wanted to give something really significant that would mean a lot for me to give. The charity deserved something that I would miss.”
The Icons Of Music auction also includes a guitar formerly owned by Jimi Hendrix and an original Elvis Presley recording contract. The Edge’s instrumnet is expected to fetch between AU$60,000 and $80,000.
Meanwhile, bandmates Adam Clayton and Larry Mullen donated a bass guitar and a pair of tom-tom drums, while Bono donated a pair of Emporio Armani sunglasses.
http://bigpondmusic.com/Artist/U2.aspx
Ice Cube establishes scholarship
Rapper Ice Cube has teamed with McNally Smith College Of Music in St. Paul, Minnesota, to present the Ice Cube Scholarship. The award will be offered annually to one student in the music technology department.
“It has become a lifelong mission to give back to our youth and provide them with opportunities for a successful future,” the rapper said. “I am honoured to be working with such a highly respected establishment and look forward to reviewing the submissions by scholarship applicants in the coming months.”
Selected finalists will compete in the Ice Cube Challenge, where each student will be given a beat and hook-line by the rapper. They'll then be required to fill in the bassline, arrangement and lyrics. Ice Cube will personally select the winner and present them with their scholarship.
http://bigpondmusic.com/Artist/Ice-Cube.aspx
[source: NME.com] Eminem appeared in a Michigan court on Monday March 26 to ask a judge to ban ex-wife Kim Mathers from insulting him in public. The rapper claimed it could harm the couple's daughter, Hailie.
He chose to take action after a recent bout of interviews in which Kim labelled him “uncaring” and cast aspersions on his sexual abilities.
The couple married in 1999, divorced two years later, re-married in January 2006 and separated three months later.
http://bigpondmusic.com/Artist/Eminem.aspx
Snoop Dogg speaks about visa battle
[source: NME.com] Snoop Dogg says the UK's decision to refuse him a visa feels like "a slap in the face".
The rap star is meant to be undertaking a co-headlining tour with P.Diddy this week but was denied a visa following his arrest on suspicion of violent disorder and affray at Heathrow Airport last year.
“It feels like a slap in the face if I don’t get to perform there. I think [the government] need to speak to the kids. If they say they don’t want big Snoopy Dogg there then I’ll keep it moving. Otherwise, open up and let me do what I do. I’m here to perform and give people what they want.”
Referencing the time when he was at war with his co-headliner, Snoop said: “Me and Puffy come from a background where there were a lot of differences in the hip-hop community. But now we want to go around the world and show positive examples in the UK.
“With my mic and my presence, I can reach kids the politicians can’t. I can tell them to stop the violence and killings that are currently going on in the UK.”
http://bigpondmusic.com/Artist/Snoop-Dogg.aspx
Damien Rice splits from long-term vocalist
[source: NME.com] Damien Rice has split with vocalist Lisa Hannigan after a musical partnership that lasted six years.
The news will shock Rice’s legion of fans, as Hannigan had long been an integral part of Rice’s backing band, particularly during live performances.
“After much thought and discussion, Damien has decided his professional relationship with Lisa Hannigan has run its creative course," an official statement read. "As a result, Lisa will not be appearing at any of the upcoming live shows. Lisa is embarking on her own artistic endeavours and there are no plans for them to work together in the foreseeable future."
http://bigpondmusic.com/Artist/Damien-Rice.aspx
David Bowie to curate festival
[source: NME.com] David Bowie will curate the forthcoming H&M High Line Festival in New York.
The 60-year-old has already invited his favourite band, Arcade Fire, as well as Air, The Secret Machines and comic Ricky Gervais.
“I thought it was a very cool deal to be asked to curate the Highline Festival," Bowie said. "The request was for me to choose artists and acts that I myself would go out of my way to see.”
The festival, which runs between May 9 and May 19, will take place at various venues around New York, including Radio City Music Hall, Madison Square Garden and Irving Plaza.
Other confirmed acts include Bang On A Can, Claude Cahun, Daniel Johnston, Deerhoof, Ken Nordine, Laurie Anderson, Laurie McLeod, Legendary Stardust Cowboy, Meow Meow, Spanish Film Retrospective and The Polyphonic Spree.
http://bigpondmusic.com/Artist/David-Bowie.aspx
http://bigpondmusic.com/Artist/Air.aspx
http://bigpondmusic.com/Artist/Arcade-Fire.aspx
http://bigpondmusic.com/Artist/Bang-On-A-Can.aspx
http://bigpondmusic.com/Artist/Daniel-Johnston.aspx
http://bigpondmusic.com/Artist/Laurie-Anderson.aspx
http://bigpondmusic.com/Artist/Polyphonic-Spree-The.aspx
Busta Rhymes faces assault trial
[source: NME.com] A New York judge has withdrawn an offer that would have seen rapper Busta Rhymes remain free after a recent arrest for driving with a suspended license.
Rhymes (real name: Trevor Smith) was apparently prepared to accept the offer of probation and community service as penalty for two cases in which he would plead guilty to misdemeanour assault. In one incident, Rhymes is accused of beating his former driver; in another, he allegedly assaulted a fan who spat on his car after a show at Randall’s Island in August 2006.
After the offer was withdrawn, Rhymes was given a follow-up deal that would have seen him spend two years in jail and pay AU$500 for the driving charge. He rejected the offer and will go to trial instead. It is expected to start on Tuesday May 8.
http://bigpondmusic.com/Artist/Busta-Rhymes.aspx
Ben Lee joins Dalai Lama in Sydney
The 14th Dalai Lama of Tibet will visit Australia for two weeks in June and indie musician Ben Lee is in on the action.
The religious figure's tour will culminate in a free talk and concert in The Domain, Sydney, and will feature some high-profile friends.
Under the heading “Some Really Really Really Big News” on his MySpace blog, Lee confirmed his involvement yesterday.
“Okay, this kinda thing doesn’t happen every day,” he wrote. “I have been invited to take part in an event with the His Holiness the Dalai Lama, in Sydney on June 15. The Dalai Lama will be giving a free 90-minute talk directed towards young people in The Domain.
"Anyone who has had the opportunity to hear the Dalai Lama speak will tell you what an incredible experience it is. His ability to transcend cultures and communicate his simple message of peace to people all over the world is unparalleled.
"I’m honoured to have been asked to perform an acoustic set as part of the program for the day. If any of you get the opportunity to be there for this special event, I think it will be an extraordinary and memorable experience.” For more information on the Dalai Lama’s Australian visit, go to www.dalailama.org.au.
http://bigpondmusic.com/Artist/Ben-Lee.aspx
Robbie Williams writes about the early years
Reports in the UK suggest pop star Robbie Williams is writing a musical about his rise to fame and showbiz lifestyle.
Based on a hidden song on his breakthrough album Life Thru A Lens, Robbie’s musical is reputed to have the working title of Hello Sir. It's believed Robbie’s role will be played by actor Jonathan Wilkes.
“This will be a lavish musical, like Billy Elliot meets Mama Mia, all about Robbie’s rise to fame,” a source told The Sunday Times.
In February, on his birthday, the 33-year-old former Take That member checked into rehab in Arizona to deal with an addiction to anti-depressants. Williams admitted to a daily intake of 36 super-strength double espresso coffees, 60 Silk Cut cigarettes and around 20 cans of energy drink Red Bull. Since leaving rehab in early March, Robbie’s been holed up in his home in Los Angeles, reportedly working on his script.
http://bigpondmusic.com/Artist/Robbie-Williams.aspx
U2’s The Edge donates guitar to auction
U2 guitarist The Edge is donating his favourite guitar to an auction for a charity he co-founded.
The Irish rocker said he felt compelled to help New Orleans after hurricanes Katrina and Rita, so created Music Rising in 2005 with record producer Bob Ezrin and Gibson chairman Henry Juszkiewicz.
The charity’s aim was to replace musical equipment lost or destroyed by devastating hurricanes that ravaged the city.
“I wanted to give something really significant that would mean a lot for me to give. The charity deserved something that I would miss.”
The Icons Of Music auction also includes a guitar formerly owned by Jimi Hendrix and an original Elvis Presley recording contract. The Edge’s instrumnet is expected to fetch between AU$60,000 and $80,000.
Meanwhile, bandmates Adam Clayton and Larry Mullen donated a bass guitar and a pair of tom-tom drums, while Bono donated a pair of Emporio Armani sunglasses.
http://bigpondmusic.com/Artist/U2.aspx
Ice Cube establishes scholarship
Rapper Ice Cube has teamed with McNally Smith College Of Music in St. Paul, Minnesota, to present the Ice Cube Scholarship. The award will be offered annually to one student in the music technology department.
“It has become a lifelong mission to give back to our youth and provide them with opportunities for a successful future,” the rapper said. “I am honoured to be working with such a highly respected establishment and look forward to reviewing the submissions by scholarship applicants in the coming months.”
Selected finalists will compete in the Ice Cube Challenge, where each student will be given a beat and hook-line by the rapper. They'll then be required to fill in the bassline, arrangement and lyrics. Ice Cube will personally select the winner and present them with their scholarship.
http://bigpondmusic.com/Artist/Ice-Cube.aspx
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