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Archive for February 2008

February 10th, 2008

Blake Fielder-Civil Begs Amy Winehouse Not To Leave Him | Letter Printed In Newspaper

The Blake Fielder-Civil and Amy Winehouse soap opera is continuing apace, with a new letter from the jailbird to his wife being printed in a British newspaper.
Two weeks ago, Blake’s mother told the News of the World about private conversations and phone calls she had had with him, and revealed that he had threatened to […]

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February 9th, 2008

Fatboy Slim Bringing Back Brighton Party

Fatboy Slim has announced the return of his Brighton Beach Boutique party. The live dance music event was massively popular when first held in 2001, and again in 2002 but hasn’t happened since over fears for safety.
The event takes place on Brighton beach, and has a party atmosphere, as people pack on to the seafront […]

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February 7th, 2008

10 British Artists I Wouldn’t Want To Switch Places With For All The Tea In England

Arjun over at The Good Musician is hosting a list day today, and has asked all of the b5 Music Channel bloggers to come up with 10 artists they wouldn’t want to switch places with.
Obviously my choices here on Brit Music Scene are going to all be British artists, and instead of going for the […]

By User ImageDave Parrack -- 4 comments

February 6th, 2008

Joss Stone Bitches At British Fans Again

Oh dear, the English rose turned wannabee American diva Joss Stone has done it again, and bitched at her British fans.
This time, she’s fighting back over the claims that she’s changed her accent to try and be more American, and claimed it’s normal after spending time in another country.

Stone was originally mocked for the […]

By User ImageDave Parrack -- 2 comments

February 5th, 2008

Muse Plan Live Wembley CD and DVD

Last June saw Muse play a weekend of massive back to back shows at the newly opened Wembley stadium. Now, to the delight of the many thousands of fans who couldn’t secure tickets for one of the shows (me included), the band are planning to release a live CD and DVD of the shows.

The twin […]

By User ImageDave Parrack -- 1 comment

February 4th, 2008

Is The New Coldplay Album Called ‘Prospekt’?

No, at least according to the band themselves, who are yet to announce the name of the follow up to X & Y. The denial comes after numerous reports suggested that the title has been chosen as Prospekt.
However, Chris Martin and co did confirm that they are close to finishing their fourth studio album, with […]

By User ImageDave Parrack -- 1 comment

February 3rd, 2008

Led Zeppelin Tour Possible After September?

Ever since Led Zeppelin got back together for their “one off” reunion concert at the London 02 Arena, there has been intense speculation about a full tour, and the possibilities of a permanent reunion.
It would certainly be the only way to please, and appease the hundreds of thousands of fans who weren’t able to see […]

By User ImageDave Parrack -- 0 comments

February 2nd, 2008

Lily Allen Splits With Boyfriend Ed Simons - Just Two Weeks After Suffering Miscarriage

It seems Lily Allen’s life is going from bad to worse. Just two weeks after losing her baby after suffering a miscarriage, Lily Allen has now split up from her boyfriend, Chemical Brother Ed Simons.
The couple looked to be a perfect match, and were headed for marriage and parenthood together, but constant arguments after the […]

By User ImageDave Parrack -- 1 comment

February 1st, 2008

Spice Girls Cut World Tour Short | Australia, China, South Africa and Argentina Cancelled

The Spice Girls have sensationally cut their world tour short, and cancelled the proposed gigs in Australia, China, South Africa and Argentina.
The official reason for calling a halt to proceedings much earlier than expected, is due to “family and personal commitments”, although I can suggest a few other, just as likely, reasons myself.

The shows in […]

By User ImageDave Parrack -- 5 comments