Jul 5
Classic U2 show to be released on DVD
[source: NME.com] U2's PopMart tour performance from Mexico City in 1997 will be released on DVD later this year.
Live From Mexico City, filmed at the Foro Sol Autodromo on December 3, 1997, was made available on video in 1998, but this will be the first time it has been packaged for DVD.
The elaborate stage set-up on the tour featured a giant mirror-ball lemon, a 100ft cocktail stick complete with olive, and the works of Lichtenstein, Warhol and Haring.
http://bigpondmusic.com/Artist/U2.aspx
Britney Spears apologises for umbrella rage
[source: NME.com] Britney Spears has apologised for attacking a photographer with an umbrella earlier this year.
The incident occurred outside estranged husband Kevin Federline's house after the singer infamously shaved her head.
Writing to gossip website X17 in a handwritten note, Spears said: "I want to apologise for the past incident with the umbrella. I was preparing a character for a possible movie role where the husband doesn't play his part so they swap places.
"Unfortunately I didn't get the part. I'm sorry I got all carried away with my role! Britney."
Meanwhile, the release date of the singer's new album has been pushed back to 2008.
http://bigpondmusic.com/Artist/Britney-Spears.aspx
Duran Duran name new album
[source: NME.com] Duran Duran have named their new album Red Carpet Massacre.
According to a posting on duranduran.com, the band are putting the final touches to the record with producer Nate "Danja" Hills. The band also worked with Timbaland and Justin Timberlake on some tracks.
Song titles include the title track, "Last Man Standing", "Box Full O'Honey", "The Valley", "Falling Down" (co-written with Timberlake) and "Skin Divers" (co-written with Timberlake and Timbaland and featuring both artists).
It's the first album since the departure of guitarist Andy Taylor, who left after reuniting with the original line-up for 2004's Astronaut. No release date for the album has been announced.
The band recently played as part of the Concert For Diana and will play the London leg of Live Earth this weekend (Saturday July 7).
http://bigpondmusic.com/Artist/Duran-Duran.aspx
Alicia Keys teams with Courtney Love cohort
[source: NME.com] Alicia Keys has teamed with Courtney Love collaborator Linda Perry for her first studio album since 2003's The Diary Of Alicia Keys.
Speaking about Perry, Keys said: "She's written a tremendous amount of incredible work and together [we have] created this incredible music."
The album, rumoured to be called As I Am, features collaborations with John Legend and Timbaland, as well as Perry.
Songs expected to feature on the album include "Superwoman", "Saviour", "Reckless", "Like You'll Never See Me Again", "Lesson Learned", "Heavy Times" and "Sweet Tooth".
No release date has been set, but it is believed the album will be out before the end of 2007.
http://bigpondmusic.com/Artist/Alicia-Keys.aspx
Good Charlotte return to Oz
After stopping by to co-host the MTV Awards earlier this year, US rockers Good Charlotte will return to Australia in October for a five-date tour.
Featuring twin brothers Joel (vocals) and Benji (guitar) Madden, the Maryland four-piece have always been hugely popular Down Under.
Their latest release is Good Morning Revival, which features chart-toppers "Keep Your Hands Off My Girl" and "Dance Floor Anthem".
With the brothers now dating starlets – Nicole Richie and Sophie Monk – there's no word on whether they'll be bringing the girls along.
Tickets go on sale Monday July 16.
Tour dates:
Tuesday October 9 – Brisbane Entertainment Centre
Thursday October 11 – Hordern Pavilion, Sydney
Saturday October 13 – Rod Laver Arena, Melbourne
Monday October 15 – Adelaide Entertainment Centre
Wednesday October 17 – Challenge Stadium, Perth
http://bigpondmusic.com/Artist/Good-Charlotte.aspx
Make way for Marilyn Manson
Watch out Fred Nile: the self-proclaimed "God of f**k", Marilyn Manson, is coming back to Australia.
The shock-rocker's latest LP, Eat Me, Drink Me, debuted in the ARIA top ten last month, hot on the heels of lead single "Heart Shaped Glasses".
It's been three years since the Antichrist Superstar last toured Australia and attracted a host of protests from family organisations and politicians, including Christian Democratic Party leader Fred Nile.
"This is not a costume party, this is a commercial for the apocalypse," Manson says of his live show. "Am I just an innocuous entertainer or am I the destructive force and the terrible reality you've suspected all along?"
Tickets go on sale Friday July 13.
Tour dates:
Friday October 5 – Festival Hall, Melbourne
Saturday October 6 – Hordern Pavilion, Sydney
Monday October 8 – Brisbane Entertainment Centre
Thursday October 11 – Thebarton Theatre, Adelaide
Saturday October 13 – Challenge Stadium, Perth
http://bigpondmusic.com/Artist/Good-Charlotte.aspx
Christina Aguilera's father confirms pregnancy rumours
Fausto Aguilera, the estranged father of US pop songstress Christina Aguilera, has confirmed rumours that the "Candyman" singer is expecting her first child with husband Jordan Bratman.
While Aguilera is refusing to discuss the subject, the baby's grandfather seems to have let the cat out of the bag.
"I'm so excited," he told an inquiring journalist. "I want Christina to achieve all her goals. I wish her all the happiness in the world."
Unfortunately Fausto might not get the chance to see his grandchild as he hasn't spoken to his daughter in years. The singer has previously stated he was both physically and emotionally abusive to her mother throughout her childhood. Aguilera has documented such troubles in songs like "I'm OK" and "Oh Mother".
http://bigpondmusic.com/Artist/Christina-Aguilera.aspx
Pete Doherty back in court
Babyshambles frontman Pete Doherty is at it again, this time pleading guilty to drug charges in a London court on Tuesday July 3.
The 28-year-old singer, formerly frontman for British band The Libertines, has admitted to possessing crack cocaine, heroin, cannabis and ketamine. He also received two driving notices back on Saturday May 5.
District Judge Davinder Lachhar issued an arrest warrant the day of Doherty's court appearance, due to the singer's late arrival to the courthouse. He deferred sentencing until early next month but warned Doherty it was time to clean up his act.
"If you go to this place to have detox and take advantage of it then we will see what sentence is appropriate when you next come. But if you do not, I can tell you now that you will go into custody," Lachhar said.
"It's rehab or jail," Doherty told reporters as he left. "I was going to rehab anyway, to be honest with you, but this is a little push."
http://bigpondmusic.com/Artist/Babyshambles.aspx
Eddie Vedder to release solo LP
Pearl Jam frontman Edie Vedder will make his first official foray into solo mode with the film soundtrack to Into The Wild.
Directed by Vedder's friend Sean Penn, the film stars Emile Hirsch as Alaskan adventurer Christopher McCandless. With much of the film shot around Seattle and throughout the Pacific Northwest, the movie and soundtrack is due out this September.
Vedder – currently writing for a new Pearl Jam album – has previously written tracks for Dead Man Walking and I Am Sam.
http://bigpondmusic.com/Artist/Pearl-Jam.aspx
Nick Cave brings Grinderman Down Under
Nick Cave will head home in October for what promises to be one of the most highly anticipated tours of 2007.
The 49-year-old will perform a series of dates with two incarnations onstage – firstly as a solo performer behind a grand piano, and then with his mighty new band, Grinderman.
Cave will appear alongside pals Warren Ellis (violin/mandolin/bouzouki), Martyn Casey (bass) and Jim Sclavunos (drums).
Tickets go on sale Friday July 20.
Tour dates:
Friday October 13 – The Forum, Melbourne
Saturday October 14 – The Forum, Melbourne
Sunday October 15 – The Forum, Melbourne
Friday October 19 – Thebarton Theatre, Adelaide
Saturday October 20 – Enmore Theatre, Sydney
Sunday October 21 – Enmore Theatre, Sydney
Wednesday October 24 – The Tivoli, Brisbane
Thursday October 25 – The Tivoli, Brisbane
http://bigpondmusic.com/Artist/Grinderman.aspx
Geri Halliwell celebrates Spice reunion
With the much-anticipated Spice Girls reunion officially underway, Ginger Spice – aka Geri Halliwell, mum to daughter Bluebell Madonna – has reportedly made a peace offering to her former bandmates to celebrate their upcoming shows.
It was Halliwell who kicked off the Girls' break-up, after leaving the hit group in May 1998. According to a source close to the band, Halliwell presented each Spice Girl with a AU$47,000 ring.
"It was a lovely moment," the source said. "Geri pulled out a bag and handed the other girls a beautifully wrapped package. In each was a box containing a ring. Then Geri made a speech to thank the others for forgiving her and having her back. She pulled back her sleeve and showed that she was already wearing hers. They all shed a tear. It was the moment of reconciliation."
The Spice Girls will head to Australia in January.
http://bigpondmusic.com/Artist/Spice-Girls.aspx
[source: NME.com] U2's PopMart tour performance from Mexico City in 1997 will be released on DVD later this year.
Live From Mexico City, filmed at the Foro Sol Autodromo on December 3, 1997, was made available on video in 1998, but this will be the first time it has been packaged for DVD.
The elaborate stage set-up on the tour featured a giant mirror-ball lemon, a 100ft cocktail stick complete with olive, and the works of Lichtenstein, Warhol and Haring.
http://bigpondmusic.com/Artist/U2.aspx
Britney Spears apologises for umbrella rage
[source: NME.com] Britney Spears has apologised for attacking a photographer with an umbrella earlier this year.
The incident occurred outside estranged husband Kevin Federline's house after the singer infamously shaved her head.
Writing to gossip website X17 in a handwritten note, Spears said: "I want to apologise for the past incident with the umbrella. I was preparing a character for a possible movie role where the husband doesn't play his part so they swap places.
"Unfortunately I didn't get the part. I'm sorry I got all carried away with my role! Britney."
Meanwhile, the release date of the singer's new album has been pushed back to 2008.
http://bigpondmusic.com/Artist/Britney-Spears.aspx
Duran Duran name new album
[source: NME.com] Duran Duran have named their new album Red Carpet Massacre.
According to a posting on duranduran.com, the band are putting the final touches to the record with producer Nate "Danja" Hills. The band also worked with Timbaland and Justin Timberlake on some tracks.
Song titles include the title track, "Last Man Standing", "Box Full O'Honey", "The Valley", "Falling Down" (co-written with Timberlake) and "Skin Divers" (co-written with Timberlake and Timbaland and featuring both artists).
It's the first album since the departure of guitarist Andy Taylor, who left after reuniting with the original line-up for 2004's Astronaut. No release date for the album has been announced.
The band recently played as part of the Concert For Diana and will play the London leg of Live Earth this weekend (Saturday July 7).
http://bigpondmusic.com/Artist/Duran-Duran.aspx
Alicia Keys teams with Courtney Love cohort
[source: NME.com] Alicia Keys has teamed with Courtney Love collaborator Linda Perry for her first studio album since 2003's The Diary Of Alicia Keys.
Speaking about Perry, Keys said: "She's written a tremendous amount of incredible work and together [we have] created this incredible music."
The album, rumoured to be called As I Am, features collaborations with John Legend and Timbaland, as well as Perry.
Songs expected to feature on the album include "Superwoman", "Saviour", "Reckless", "Like You'll Never See Me Again", "Lesson Learned", "Heavy Times" and "Sweet Tooth".
No release date has been set, but it is believed the album will be out before the end of 2007.
http://bigpondmusic.com/Artist/Alicia-Keys.aspx
Good Charlotte return to Oz
After stopping by to co-host the MTV Awards earlier this year, US rockers Good Charlotte will return to Australia in October for a five-date tour.
Featuring twin brothers Joel (vocals) and Benji (guitar) Madden, the Maryland four-piece have always been hugely popular Down Under.
Their latest release is Good Morning Revival, which features chart-toppers "Keep Your Hands Off My Girl" and "Dance Floor Anthem".
With the brothers now dating starlets – Nicole Richie and Sophie Monk – there's no word on whether they'll be bringing the girls along.
Tickets go on sale Monday July 16.
Tour dates:
Tuesday October 9 – Brisbane Entertainment Centre
Thursday October 11 – Hordern Pavilion, Sydney
Saturday October 13 – Rod Laver Arena, Melbourne
Monday October 15 – Adelaide Entertainment Centre
Wednesday October 17 – Challenge Stadium, Perth
http://bigpondmusic.com/Artist/Good-Charlotte.aspx
Make way for Marilyn Manson
Watch out Fred Nile: the self-proclaimed "God of f**k", Marilyn Manson, is coming back to Australia.
The shock-rocker's latest LP, Eat Me, Drink Me, debuted in the ARIA top ten last month, hot on the heels of lead single "Heart Shaped Glasses".
It's been three years since the Antichrist Superstar last toured Australia and attracted a host of protests from family organisations and politicians, including Christian Democratic Party leader Fred Nile.
"This is not a costume party, this is a commercial for the apocalypse," Manson says of his live show. "Am I just an innocuous entertainer or am I the destructive force and the terrible reality you've suspected all along?"
Tickets go on sale Friday July 13.
Tour dates:
Friday October 5 – Festival Hall, Melbourne
Saturday October 6 – Hordern Pavilion, Sydney
Monday October 8 – Brisbane Entertainment Centre
Thursday October 11 – Thebarton Theatre, Adelaide
Saturday October 13 – Challenge Stadium, Perth
http://bigpondmusic.com/Artist/Good-Charlotte.aspx
Christina Aguilera's father confirms pregnancy rumours
Fausto Aguilera, the estranged father of US pop songstress Christina Aguilera, has confirmed rumours that the "Candyman" singer is expecting her first child with husband Jordan Bratman.
While Aguilera is refusing to discuss the subject, the baby's grandfather seems to have let the cat out of the bag.
"I'm so excited," he told an inquiring journalist. "I want Christina to achieve all her goals. I wish her all the happiness in the world."
Unfortunately Fausto might not get the chance to see his grandchild as he hasn't spoken to his daughter in years. The singer has previously stated he was both physically and emotionally abusive to her mother throughout her childhood. Aguilera has documented such troubles in songs like "I'm OK" and "Oh Mother".
http://bigpondmusic.com/Artist/Christina-Aguilera.aspx
Pete Doherty back in court
Babyshambles frontman Pete Doherty is at it again, this time pleading guilty to drug charges in a London court on Tuesday July 3.
The 28-year-old singer, formerly frontman for British band The Libertines, has admitted to possessing crack cocaine, heroin, cannabis and ketamine. He also received two driving notices back on Saturday May 5.
District Judge Davinder Lachhar issued an arrest warrant the day of Doherty's court appearance, due to the singer's late arrival to the courthouse. He deferred sentencing until early next month but warned Doherty it was time to clean up his act.
"If you go to this place to have detox and take advantage of it then we will see what sentence is appropriate when you next come. But if you do not, I can tell you now that you will go into custody," Lachhar said.
"It's rehab or jail," Doherty told reporters as he left. "I was going to rehab anyway, to be honest with you, but this is a little push."
http://bigpondmusic.com/Artist/Babyshambles.aspx
Eddie Vedder to release solo LP
Pearl Jam frontman Edie Vedder will make his first official foray into solo mode with the film soundtrack to Into The Wild.
Directed by Vedder's friend Sean Penn, the film stars Emile Hirsch as Alaskan adventurer Christopher McCandless. With much of the film shot around Seattle and throughout the Pacific Northwest, the movie and soundtrack is due out this September.
Vedder – currently writing for a new Pearl Jam album – has previously written tracks for Dead Man Walking and I Am Sam.
http://bigpondmusic.com/Artist/Pearl-Jam.aspx
Nick Cave brings Grinderman Down Under
Nick Cave will head home in October for what promises to be one of the most highly anticipated tours of 2007.
The 49-year-old will perform a series of dates with two incarnations onstage – firstly as a solo performer behind a grand piano, and then with his mighty new band, Grinderman.
Cave will appear alongside pals Warren Ellis (violin/mandolin/bouzouki), Martyn Casey (bass) and Jim Sclavunos (drums).
Tickets go on sale Friday July 20.
Tour dates:
Friday October 13 – The Forum, Melbourne
Saturday October 14 – The Forum, Melbourne
Sunday October 15 – The Forum, Melbourne
Friday October 19 – Thebarton Theatre, Adelaide
Saturday October 20 – Enmore Theatre, Sydney
Sunday October 21 – Enmore Theatre, Sydney
Wednesday October 24 – The Tivoli, Brisbane
Thursday October 25 – The Tivoli, Brisbane
http://bigpondmusic.com/Artist/Grinderman.aspx
Geri Halliwell celebrates Spice reunion
With the much-anticipated Spice Girls reunion officially underway, Ginger Spice – aka Geri Halliwell, mum to daughter Bluebell Madonna – has reportedly made a peace offering to her former bandmates to celebrate their upcoming shows.
It was Halliwell who kicked off the Girls' break-up, after leaving the hit group in May 1998. According to a source close to the band, Halliwell presented each Spice Girl with a AU$47,000 ring.
"It was a lovely moment," the source said. "Geri pulled out a bag and handed the other girls a beautifully wrapped package. In each was a box containing a ring. Then Geri made a speech to thank the others for forgiving her and having her back. She pulled back her sleeve and showed that she was already wearing hers. They all shed a tear. It was the moment of reconciliation."
The Spice Girls will head to Australia in January.
http://bigpondmusic.com/Artist/Spice-Girls.aspx
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