Sep 24
PJ Harvey explains classical inspiration
[source: NME.com] PJ Harvey's new album, White Chalk, has been inspired by a host of classical artists.
The singer said she listened to the likes of Beethoven, Bach, Handel, Arvo Part and Gorecki while writing the songs, after Nick Cave guitarist Mick Harvey sent her a host of compilation tapes.
"I've never used this voice before," she said. "I call it my 'church voice' because it's the one I would use when I went to church with my gran once a year to sing Christmas carols."
Harvey also revealed that, prior to recording the album, she spent the best part of a year in LA playing bass in a group run by Morris Tepper, formerly a member of the last incarnation of Captain Beefheart's Magic Band.
"It was fantastic, lifting gear around, driving vans to venues, rehearsing and practising new songs. It really made me think about tuning in to other people, and I'm not used to doing that," she told The Times.
According to Harvey, White Chalk took five months to record in the home studio of U2 producer Flood.
http://bigpondmusic.com/Artist/Pj-Harvey.aspx
Oasis star becomes a dad
[source: NME.com] Noel Gallagher's partner, Sara MacDonald, gave birth to a healthy baby boy on Saturday 22 September.
Donovan Rory MacDonald Gallagher is the couple's first child, although Noel has a seven-year-old daughter, Anais, to ex-wife Meg Mathews.
Gallagher split from Mathews in 2000 after a three-year marriage before they divorced in January 2001.
http://bigpondmusic.com/Artist/Oasis.aspx
Ramones drummer sues Apple and Wal-Mart
[source: NME.com] A former member of The Ramones has filed suit against Apple Inc and Wal-Mart Stores Inc for copyright infringement.
Drummer Richard Reinhardt alleges the companies did not have permission to sell downloads of six songs he wrote.
The suit also names the estate of Ramones guitarist Johnny Ramone, Ramones Production Inc and their music publisher as defendants.
Reinhardt said the music publisher gave improper authorisation to third-parties, including Apple iTunes and Wal-Mart.com's music download service to sell the material.
The songs Reinhardt names in the lawsuit are "Smash You", "Somebody Put Something in My Drink", "Human Kind", "I'm Not Jesus, I Know Better Now" and "(You) Can't Say Anything Nice".
The suit was filed on Friday 21 September in the US Federal Court in Manhattan.
http://bigpondmusic.com/Artist/Ramones.aspx
Britney Spears' bodyguard makes further drugs claims
[source: NME.com] Britney Spears' former bodyguard has made further claims over the singer's alleged drug taking.
As previously reported, the singer was ordered to undergo random drug testing in the custody battle for her children by a US court after Los Angeles Superior Court Judge Scott M Gordon said Spears displayed "a habitual, frequent and continuous use of controlled substances and alcohol".
Former bodyguard Tony Barretto also accused Spears of developing "nudity, drug and safety" issues after she left her rehab centre in March.
Now Barretto has shed further light on the matter. He told News Of The World: "I gave evidence to the court because Britney is out of control and needs help.
"I have done this for her children. She's not a good mother. She has mental problems. With her drug and booze issues, her home is no place for kids to be raised.
"I hope this will be a wake-up call to her. I like Britney. All I want is for her to be a success and a good mum."
Barretto started working for Spears after her rehab treatment but was fired on Thursday 17 May after he failed to hear her order "to pick up her hat".
His comments come after the pop star was charged with hit-and-run and driving without a valid licence.
Spears could face up to six months in jail and a $1000 fine if convicted.
http://bigpondmusic.com/Artist/Britney-Spears.aspx
Jay-Z set to return with new album
[source: NME.com] Jay-Z will release an album of new material this year.
Having come out of retirement for last year's Kingdom Come, the rapper continues his comeback with American Gangster on Tuesday 6 November.
Inspired by the forthcoming film of the same name, Jay-Z insists the release is a collection of all-new material rather than a soundtrack and, according to a statement, is a "a musical journey and lyrical interpretation of snapshots from the upcoming motion picture".
The film features actors Denzel Washington and Russell Crowe and is based on the true story of 1970s criminal mastermind Frank Lucas.
http://bigpondmusic.com/Artist/Jay-Z.aspx
The Veronicas hit the road
Brisbane-born identical twins Lisa Marie and Jessica Louise Origliasso have hit pay dirt with The Veronicas.
Having toured with some of the most popular names in music, including Blondie, Ashlee Simpson, AFI and Evermore, Lisa and Jessica are now preparing for the release of new album Hook Me Up. Due on Saturday 3 November, the disc will be preceded by the title track, an upbeat slice of electro pop.
The Veronicas will then play shows around the country in November and December in what's their first batch of Down Under dates since 2006's Coke Live arena tour. All shows are all-ages and tickets go on sale Friday 5 October.
Tour dates:
Friday 30 November – Burswood Theatre, Perth
Tuesday 4 December – Thebarton Theatre, Adelaide
Thursday 6 December – Festival Hall, Melbourne
Friday 7 December – Hordern Pavilion, Sydney
Saturday 8 December – Wollongong Entertainment Centre
Sunday 9 December – Newcastle Entertainment Centre
Tuesday 11 December – Brisbane Entertainment Centre
Wednesday 12 December – Gold Coast Convention Centre
http://bigpondmusic.com/Artist/The-Veronicas.aspx
Snoop escapes the law
He's a porn producer who donates to charity and a rapper who Australian immigration won't let in. Now Snoop Dogg has managed to avoid prison after being sentenced for possessing a dangerous weapon.
Snoop was detained at John Wayne Airport in Orange County, California, in September 2006 after a collapsible baton was found in his hand luggage. Instead of heading to the slammer, the "Doggy Dogg World" rapper will spend 160 hours doing community service and is on three years' probation.
"We are very pleased with the outcome," Snoop's lawyer said. "Snoop's goal is to make music, not make court appearances."
http://bigpondmusic.com/Artist/Snoop-Dogg.aspx
Kylie's back
Aussie pop princess Kylie Minogue has revealed details of her forthcoming tenth album, X.
Written and recorded in London, Stockholm and Ibiza, the 13-track disc was produced by a number of special guests, including Kish Muave, Calvin Harris, Eg White, Bloodshy, Greg Kurstin and Jonas Jeberg.
Released on 26 November, the first single from the new LP is "2 Hearts", which will hit radio at the beginning of the month.
X tracklisting:
"2 Hearts"
"Like A Drug"
"In My Arms"
"Speakerphone"
"Sensitized"
"Heart Beat Rock"
"The One"
"No More Rain"
"All I See"
"Stars"
"Wow"
"Nu-di-ty"
"Cosmic"
http://bigpondmusic.com/Artist/Kylie-Minogue.aspx
Justin Timberlake supports Britney
US singer Justin Timberlake – who's preparing to head to Australia next month – has opened up about the troubles of former flame Britney Spears.
In an interview with Oprah Winfrey, Timberlake revealed he no longer keeps in touch with Spears but still has warm feelings for the singer.
"I haven't spoken to her in years," the 26-year-old singer told Winfrey. "There's no ill will. I have nothing but love for her. It's funny because we dated each other at a time… Wow, I haven't talked about this in a long time, this is interesting. We were teenagers. And I think that's basically the best way to describe what happened to us. I think she's a great person."
While Timberlake admitted he doesn't know Britney now as well as he did, he insisted she "has a huge heart and she's a great person".
http://bigpondmusic.com/Artist/Justin-Timberlake.aspx
David Bowie to help the Jena Six
David Bowie has come to the aid of the Jena Six – six African-American teenagers in Louisiana who've been charged in an attack on a white classmate, following incidents where nooses were hung from trees in the school grounds.
The "Let's Dance" singer has donated AU$11,560 to the defence fund for the boys, believing their extreme sentences were racially motivated.
"There is clearly a separate and unequal judicial process going on in the town of Jena," Bowie said. "A donation to the Jena Six Legal Defence Fund is my small gesture, indicating my belief that a wrongful charge and sentence should be prevented."
http://bigpondmusic.com/Artist/David-Bowie.aspx
J.Lo's not pregnant, says hubby
Latin singer/actor Marc Anthony has been forced to deny wife Jennifer Lopez is expecting their first child.
American publication In Touch Weekly claimed the 38-year-old star is three months pregnant, with the couple checking in for their first ultrasound with Beverly Hills fertility specialist Dr. Robert Katz.
Anthony, however, maintains it's all false.
"Everyone calls about this every month with the hopes that they'll hit the mark. But no, it's not true," Anthony's publicist revealed yesterday.
http://bigpondmusic.com/Artist/Marc-Anthony.aspx
[source: NME.com] PJ Harvey's new album, White Chalk, has been inspired by a host of classical artists.
The singer said she listened to the likes of Beethoven, Bach, Handel, Arvo Part and Gorecki while writing the songs, after Nick Cave guitarist Mick Harvey sent her a host of compilation tapes.
"I've never used this voice before," she said. "I call it my 'church voice' because it's the one I would use when I went to church with my gran once a year to sing Christmas carols."
Harvey also revealed that, prior to recording the album, she spent the best part of a year in LA playing bass in a group run by Morris Tepper, formerly a member of the last incarnation of Captain Beefheart's Magic Band.
"It was fantastic, lifting gear around, driving vans to venues, rehearsing and practising new songs. It really made me think about tuning in to other people, and I'm not used to doing that," she told The Times.
According to Harvey, White Chalk took five months to record in the home studio of U2 producer Flood.
http://bigpondmusic.com/Artist/Pj-Harvey.aspx
Oasis star becomes a dad
[source: NME.com] Noel Gallagher's partner, Sara MacDonald, gave birth to a healthy baby boy on Saturday 22 September.
Donovan Rory MacDonald Gallagher is the couple's first child, although Noel has a seven-year-old daughter, Anais, to ex-wife Meg Mathews.
Gallagher split from Mathews in 2000 after a three-year marriage before they divorced in January 2001.
http://bigpondmusic.com/Artist/Oasis.aspx
Ramones drummer sues Apple and Wal-Mart
[source: NME.com] A former member of The Ramones has filed suit against Apple Inc and Wal-Mart Stores Inc for copyright infringement.
Drummer Richard Reinhardt alleges the companies did not have permission to sell downloads of six songs he wrote.
The suit also names the estate of Ramones guitarist Johnny Ramone, Ramones Production Inc and their music publisher as defendants.
Reinhardt said the music publisher gave improper authorisation to third-parties, including Apple iTunes and Wal-Mart.com's music download service to sell the material.
The songs Reinhardt names in the lawsuit are "Smash You", "Somebody Put Something in My Drink", "Human Kind", "I'm Not Jesus, I Know Better Now" and "(You) Can't Say Anything Nice".
The suit was filed on Friday 21 September in the US Federal Court in Manhattan.
http://bigpondmusic.com/Artist/Ramones.aspx
Britney Spears' bodyguard makes further drugs claims
[source: NME.com] Britney Spears' former bodyguard has made further claims over the singer's alleged drug taking.
As previously reported, the singer was ordered to undergo random drug testing in the custody battle for her children by a US court after Los Angeles Superior Court Judge Scott M Gordon said Spears displayed "a habitual, frequent and continuous use of controlled substances and alcohol".
Former bodyguard Tony Barretto also accused Spears of developing "nudity, drug and safety" issues after she left her rehab centre in March.
Now Barretto has shed further light on the matter. He told News Of The World: "I gave evidence to the court because Britney is out of control and needs help.
"I have done this for her children. She's not a good mother. She has mental problems. With her drug and booze issues, her home is no place for kids to be raised.
"I hope this will be a wake-up call to her. I like Britney. All I want is for her to be a success and a good mum."
Barretto started working for Spears after her rehab treatment but was fired on Thursday 17 May after he failed to hear her order "to pick up her hat".
His comments come after the pop star was charged with hit-and-run and driving without a valid licence.
Spears could face up to six months in jail and a $1000 fine if convicted.
http://bigpondmusic.com/Artist/Britney-Spears.aspx
Jay-Z set to return with new album
[source: NME.com] Jay-Z will release an album of new material this year.
Having come out of retirement for last year's Kingdom Come, the rapper continues his comeback with American Gangster on Tuesday 6 November.
Inspired by the forthcoming film of the same name, Jay-Z insists the release is a collection of all-new material rather than a soundtrack and, according to a statement, is a "a musical journey and lyrical interpretation of snapshots from the upcoming motion picture".
The film features actors Denzel Washington and Russell Crowe and is based on the true story of 1970s criminal mastermind Frank Lucas.
http://bigpondmusic.com/Artist/Jay-Z.aspx
The Veronicas hit the road
Brisbane-born identical twins Lisa Marie and Jessica Louise Origliasso have hit pay dirt with The Veronicas.
Having toured with some of the most popular names in music, including Blondie, Ashlee Simpson, AFI and Evermore, Lisa and Jessica are now preparing for the release of new album Hook Me Up. Due on Saturday 3 November, the disc will be preceded by the title track, an upbeat slice of electro pop.
The Veronicas will then play shows around the country in November and December in what's their first batch of Down Under dates since 2006's Coke Live arena tour. All shows are all-ages and tickets go on sale Friday 5 October.
Tour dates:
Friday 30 November – Burswood Theatre, Perth
Tuesday 4 December – Thebarton Theatre, Adelaide
Thursday 6 December – Festival Hall, Melbourne
Friday 7 December – Hordern Pavilion, Sydney
Saturday 8 December – Wollongong Entertainment Centre
Sunday 9 December – Newcastle Entertainment Centre
Tuesday 11 December – Brisbane Entertainment Centre
Wednesday 12 December – Gold Coast Convention Centre
http://bigpondmusic.com/Artist/The-Veronicas.aspx
Snoop escapes the law
He's a porn producer who donates to charity and a rapper who Australian immigration won't let in. Now Snoop Dogg has managed to avoid prison after being sentenced for possessing a dangerous weapon.
Snoop was detained at John Wayne Airport in Orange County, California, in September 2006 after a collapsible baton was found in his hand luggage. Instead of heading to the slammer, the "Doggy Dogg World" rapper will spend 160 hours doing community service and is on three years' probation.
"We are very pleased with the outcome," Snoop's lawyer said. "Snoop's goal is to make music, not make court appearances."
http://bigpondmusic.com/Artist/Snoop-Dogg.aspx
Kylie's back
Aussie pop princess Kylie Minogue has revealed details of her forthcoming tenth album, X.
Written and recorded in London, Stockholm and Ibiza, the 13-track disc was produced by a number of special guests, including Kish Muave, Calvin Harris, Eg White, Bloodshy, Greg Kurstin and Jonas Jeberg.
Released on 26 November, the first single from the new LP is "2 Hearts", which will hit radio at the beginning of the month.
X tracklisting:
"2 Hearts"
"Like A Drug"
"In My Arms"
"Speakerphone"
"Sensitized"
"Heart Beat Rock"
"The One"
"No More Rain"
"All I See"
"Stars"
"Wow"
"Nu-di-ty"
"Cosmic"
http://bigpondmusic.com/Artist/Kylie-Minogue.aspx
Justin Timberlake supports Britney
US singer Justin Timberlake – who's preparing to head to Australia next month – has opened up about the troubles of former flame Britney Spears.
In an interview with Oprah Winfrey, Timberlake revealed he no longer keeps in touch with Spears but still has warm feelings for the singer.
"I haven't spoken to her in years," the 26-year-old singer told Winfrey. "There's no ill will. I have nothing but love for her. It's funny because we dated each other at a time… Wow, I haven't talked about this in a long time, this is interesting. We were teenagers. And I think that's basically the best way to describe what happened to us. I think she's a great person."
While Timberlake admitted he doesn't know Britney now as well as he did, he insisted she "has a huge heart and she's a great person".
http://bigpondmusic.com/Artist/Justin-Timberlake.aspx
David Bowie to help the Jena Six
David Bowie has come to the aid of the Jena Six – six African-American teenagers in Louisiana who've been charged in an attack on a white classmate, following incidents where nooses were hung from trees in the school grounds.
The "Let's Dance" singer has donated AU$11,560 to the defence fund for the boys, believing their extreme sentences were racially motivated.
"There is clearly a separate and unequal judicial process going on in the town of Jena," Bowie said. "A donation to the Jena Six Legal Defence Fund is my small gesture, indicating my belief that a wrongful charge and sentence should be prevented."
http://bigpondmusic.com/Artist/David-Bowie.aspx
J.Lo's not pregnant, says hubby
Latin singer/actor Marc Anthony has been forced to deny wife Jennifer Lopez is expecting their first child.
American publication In Touch Weekly claimed the 38-year-old star is three months pregnant, with the couple checking in for their first ultrasound with Beverly Hills fertility specialist Dr. Robert Katz.
Anthony, however, maintains it's all false.
"Everyone calls about this every month with the hopes that they'll hit the mark. But no, it's not true," Anthony's publicist revealed yesterday.
http://bigpondmusic.com/Artist/Marc-Anthony.aspx
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