May 22
Noel Gallagher makes up with Scissor Sisters
[source: NME.com] Noel Gallagher has made up with Scissor Sisters after a backstage meeting with the group's singer, Ana Matronic.
Oasis guitarist Gallagher once said the band's music was for "squares", but when Matronic saw her adversary at the BRIT Awards earlier this year, she turned on the charm.
"We share the same security company, so when I heard they were hanging out backstage I marched straight up to Noel, pinched him on the cheek and gave him a big hug," Matronic told Metro. "If someone says something bad about Scissor Sisters I don't engage them in an argument but try to kill them with kindness and make them love me. Noel referred to me as a 'top bird' to a mutual acquaintance."
Matronic also revealed she bonded with Sir Paul McCartney when the band played Live8 in July 2005.
"I saw him walk by and thought: 'Now's my chance', and said: 'Excuse me, Sir Paul, could I…?'. Before I could ask, he asked me for my autograph. He was collecting them on his programme for his grandson, I think. It was mind-blowing for a Beatle to be asking me for my autograph."
http://bigpondmusic.com/Artist/Oasis.aspx
http://bigpondmusic.com/Artist/Scissor-Sisters.aspx
Creed frontman on assault charge
[source: NME.com] Former Creed frontman Scott Strapp has been arrested at his Florida home and charged with assault.
The star is being held without bail and it's believed the charge relates to a domestic assault.
No one was injured or taken to hospital following the alleged incident, according to Sheriff Office spokesman Paul Miller.
His wife, former Miss New York Jaclyn Nesheiwat, declined to comment on her husband's arrest, telling the Palm Beach Post: "It's just a rough time."
Police declined to identify the victim and said they had no information about any physical violence.
http://bigpondmusic.com/Artist/Creed.aspx
Method Man charged with drug offences
[source: NME.com] Wu-Tang Clan rapper Method Man has been charged with drug offences after being pulled over by police in New York.
The singer was allegedly stopped on May 17 as he attempted to enter the Battery Tunnel in Brooklyn. He was found with 28 grams of marijuana after police noticed the tags on his Lincoln Navigator had expired.
According to AllHipHop.Com, Method Man was charged with unlawful possession of marijuana, criminal possession of marijuana, operating a motor vehicle under the influence and driving an uninsured motor vehicle. He was eventually released the following morning.
Wu-Tang Clan are due to unleash new album 8 Diagram later this year.
http://bigpondmusic.com/Artist/Wu-Tang-Clan.aspx
http://bigpondmusic.com/Artist/Method-Man.aspx
Stereophonics drummer returns
[source: NME.com] Former Stereophonics drummer Stuart Cable is set to make his musical comeback with Killing For Company.
The band support The Who at The Liberty Stadium in Swansea on Friday June 1 and will play club dates of their own around the same time.
They will release debut single "Enemies" on Monday June 4.
In a statement, Cable described the band's music as "heavy but really anthemic".
http://bigpondmusic.com/Artist/Stereophonics.aspx
Casey Donovan: "I'm no loser"
Former Australian Idol winner Casey Donovan has hit back at tabloid claims suggesting she was rejected for TV series The Biggest Loser.
"I did not try out," Donovan told the Sydney Morning Herald yesterday. "I think that was someone's mean little murmur that they decided to put in. Why the hell would I try out for that? That's too punishing. What I'm doing now is nothing like that. It's not an overnight thing, it's a life-changing thing that I'm enjoying."
The 18-year-old singer, who's been battling obesity for several years, has been working out with former triathlete Guy Leech and has already lost 15cm from her waistline. Donovan is currently recording a five-track EP, due out in late 2007.
http://bigpondmusic.com/Artist/Casey-Donovan.aspx
Magic Dirt reveal plans for "twin sister" albums
Melbourne four-piece Magic Dirt have two major releases planned for 2007.
The first disc, Roky's Room, has been described as the "noise" album and will be followed by mini-LP Beast.
"Roky's Room is 11 tracks of screaming and howling guitars," frontwoman Adalita revealed. "This is the most extreme and experimental album we've ever produced. The tracks don't have names, only numbers. There are no drums or vocals. It may break your windows.
"Beast is the slightly more 'adjusted' sister. Flat out and four-to-the-floor, swinging her mane, beating her feet, cage unlocked, Beast is a collection of seven of our most intense psycho-drama workouts."
Magic Dirt are touring the country in July.
http://bigpondmusic.com/Artist/Magic-Dirt.aspx
Frodo Baggins to play Iggy Pop?
He shot to fame playing the most famous Hobbit of all time and now Hollywood actor Elijah Wood is set to play punk icon Iggy Pop.
The Passenger will focus on The Stooges frontman's early years and will be directed by TV creator/filmmaker Nick Gomez. It's due out in mid-2008 and reportedly has the blessing of the "Lust For Life" singer.
http://bigpondmusic.com/Artist/Iggy-Pop.aspx
Shannon Noll suits up for stage musical
Australian Idol winner Shannon Noll will take to the stage in upcoming musical production The War Of The Worlds.
Direct from its run in the UK, the production is a huge spectacular based on the classic alien invasion novel by H.G. Wells. It originally aired as a 60-minute US radio drama back in 1938, before later being turned into films by directors Orson Welles and Steven Spielberg.
Now, the Aussie stage show (also starring Brit actor Richard Burton) will travel across the country in September. Tickets are on sale now.
Tour dates:
Saturday September 8 – Burswood Dome, Perth
Thursday September 13 – Brisbane Entertainment Centre
Tuesday September 18 – Acer Arena, Sydney
Friday September 21 – Rod Laver Arena, Melbourne
http://bigpondmusic.com/Artist/Shannon-Noll.aspx
INXS to head back into the studio?
Currently on the road in the US and Europe, Aussie rockers INXS have revealed they'll head back into the studio to record the follow-up to 2005's Switch.
According to guitarist and songwriter Tim Farriss, INXS frontman J.D. Fortune – who the band discovered via a reality TV show – has significant similarities to former lead singer Michael Hutchence.
"He is so much like Michael," Farriss said. "J.D. is always leaving stuff behind and losing stuff. He's got that devil-may-care thing about possessions. He walks around with a book and he's constantly writing lyrics, just like Michael used to. It's really bizarre."
Farris told Billboard magazine the group are hard at work on new material and will look to head into the studio as soon as the current tour is finished.
http://bigpondmusic.com/Artist/Inxs.aspx
Axl Rose early material to be released
As Guns N' Roses frontman Axl Rose prepares for next month's Australian tour, reports claim he's furious over the forthcoming release of an album by his former band, Rapidfire.
The "Paradise City" singer has called in the lawyers to ensure his former bandmates don't release material that's not up to scratch. Rose's former guitarist, Kevin Lawrence, insisted he'd go ahead with the release despite the famous singer's concerns.
"My attorney has been working with Axl's attorney for some time now," the guitarist revealed. "They're trying to come out with a way to release these demos."
http://bigpondmusic.com/Artist/Guns-N-Roses.aspx
[source: NME.com] Noel Gallagher has made up with Scissor Sisters after a backstage meeting with the group's singer, Ana Matronic.
Oasis guitarist Gallagher once said the band's music was for "squares", but when Matronic saw her adversary at the BRIT Awards earlier this year, she turned on the charm.
"We share the same security company, so when I heard they were hanging out backstage I marched straight up to Noel, pinched him on the cheek and gave him a big hug," Matronic told Metro. "If someone says something bad about Scissor Sisters I don't engage them in an argument but try to kill them with kindness and make them love me. Noel referred to me as a 'top bird' to a mutual acquaintance."
Matronic also revealed she bonded with Sir Paul McCartney when the band played Live8 in July 2005.
"I saw him walk by and thought: 'Now's my chance', and said: 'Excuse me, Sir Paul, could I…?'. Before I could ask, he asked me for my autograph. He was collecting them on his programme for his grandson, I think. It was mind-blowing for a Beatle to be asking me for my autograph."
http://bigpondmusic.com/Artist/Oasis.aspx
http://bigpondmusic.com/Artist/Scissor-Sisters.aspx
Creed frontman on assault charge
[source: NME.com] Former Creed frontman Scott Strapp has been arrested at his Florida home and charged with assault.
The star is being held without bail and it's believed the charge relates to a domestic assault.
No one was injured or taken to hospital following the alleged incident, according to Sheriff Office spokesman Paul Miller.
His wife, former Miss New York Jaclyn Nesheiwat, declined to comment on her husband's arrest, telling the Palm Beach Post: "It's just a rough time."
Police declined to identify the victim and said they had no information about any physical violence.
http://bigpondmusic.com/Artist/Creed.aspx
Method Man charged with drug offences
[source: NME.com] Wu-Tang Clan rapper Method Man has been charged with drug offences after being pulled over by police in New York.
The singer was allegedly stopped on May 17 as he attempted to enter the Battery Tunnel in Brooklyn. He was found with 28 grams of marijuana after police noticed the tags on his Lincoln Navigator had expired.
According to AllHipHop.Com, Method Man was charged with unlawful possession of marijuana, criminal possession of marijuana, operating a motor vehicle under the influence and driving an uninsured motor vehicle. He was eventually released the following morning.
Wu-Tang Clan are due to unleash new album 8 Diagram later this year.
http://bigpondmusic.com/Artist/Wu-Tang-Clan.aspx
http://bigpondmusic.com/Artist/Method-Man.aspx
Stereophonics drummer returns
[source: NME.com] Former Stereophonics drummer Stuart Cable is set to make his musical comeback with Killing For Company.
The band support The Who at The Liberty Stadium in Swansea on Friday June 1 and will play club dates of their own around the same time.
They will release debut single "Enemies" on Monday June 4.
In a statement, Cable described the band's music as "heavy but really anthemic".
http://bigpondmusic.com/Artist/Stereophonics.aspx
Casey Donovan: "I'm no loser"
Former Australian Idol winner Casey Donovan has hit back at tabloid claims suggesting she was rejected for TV series The Biggest Loser.
"I did not try out," Donovan told the Sydney Morning Herald yesterday. "I think that was someone's mean little murmur that they decided to put in. Why the hell would I try out for that? That's too punishing. What I'm doing now is nothing like that. It's not an overnight thing, it's a life-changing thing that I'm enjoying."
The 18-year-old singer, who's been battling obesity for several years, has been working out with former triathlete Guy Leech and has already lost 15cm from her waistline. Donovan is currently recording a five-track EP, due out in late 2007.
http://bigpondmusic.com/Artist/Casey-Donovan.aspx
Magic Dirt reveal plans for "twin sister" albums
Melbourne four-piece Magic Dirt have two major releases planned for 2007.
The first disc, Roky's Room, has been described as the "noise" album and will be followed by mini-LP Beast.
"Roky's Room is 11 tracks of screaming and howling guitars," frontwoman Adalita revealed. "This is the most extreme and experimental album we've ever produced. The tracks don't have names, only numbers. There are no drums or vocals. It may break your windows.
"Beast is the slightly more 'adjusted' sister. Flat out and four-to-the-floor, swinging her mane, beating her feet, cage unlocked, Beast is a collection of seven of our most intense psycho-drama workouts."
Magic Dirt are touring the country in July.
http://bigpondmusic.com/Artist/Magic-Dirt.aspx
Frodo Baggins to play Iggy Pop?
He shot to fame playing the most famous Hobbit of all time and now Hollywood actor Elijah Wood is set to play punk icon Iggy Pop.
The Passenger will focus on The Stooges frontman's early years and will be directed by TV creator/filmmaker Nick Gomez. It's due out in mid-2008 and reportedly has the blessing of the "Lust For Life" singer.
http://bigpondmusic.com/Artist/Iggy-Pop.aspx
Shannon Noll suits up for stage musical
Australian Idol winner Shannon Noll will take to the stage in upcoming musical production The War Of The Worlds.
Direct from its run in the UK, the production is a huge spectacular based on the classic alien invasion novel by H.G. Wells. It originally aired as a 60-minute US radio drama back in 1938, before later being turned into films by directors Orson Welles and Steven Spielberg.
Now, the Aussie stage show (also starring Brit actor Richard Burton) will travel across the country in September. Tickets are on sale now.
Tour dates:
Saturday September 8 – Burswood Dome, Perth
Thursday September 13 – Brisbane Entertainment Centre
Tuesday September 18 – Acer Arena, Sydney
Friday September 21 – Rod Laver Arena, Melbourne
http://bigpondmusic.com/Artist/Shannon-Noll.aspx
INXS to head back into the studio?
Currently on the road in the US and Europe, Aussie rockers INXS have revealed they'll head back into the studio to record the follow-up to 2005's Switch.
According to guitarist and songwriter Tim Farriss, INXS frontman J.D. Fortune – who the band discovered via a reality TV show – has significant similarities to former lead singer Michael Hutchence.
"He is so much like Michael," Farriss said. "J.D. is always leaving stuff behind and losing stuff. He's got that devil-may-care thing about possessions. He walks around with a book and he's constantly writing lyrics, just like Michael used to. It's really bizarre."
Farris told Billboard magazine the group are hard at work on new material and will look to head into the studio as soon as the current tour is finished.
http://bigpondmusic.com/Artist/Inxs.aspx
Axl Rose early material to be released
As Guns N' Roses frontman Axl Rose prepares for next month's Australian tour, reports claim he's furious over the forthcoming release of an album by his former band, Rapidfire.
The "Paradise City" singer has called in the lawyers to ensure his former bandmates don't release material that's not up to scratch. Rose's former guitarist, Kevin Lawrence, insisted he'd go ahead with the release despite the famous singer's concerns.
"My attorney has been working with Axl's attorney for some time now," the guitarist revealed. "They're trying to come out with a way to release these demos."
http://bigpondmusic.com/Artist/Guns-N-Roses.aspx
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