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Archive for the ‘Gossip’ Category

October 20th, 2008

The Human League Are Back… Sort Of

If you’re of a certain age (30 up), you’re at least remember The Human League, although you might not have been a fan.
They formed in 1977 but are best known for being part of the electronic era of the early 1980s. And guess what? They’re back.
To be fair, they haven’t really ever been away, […]

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October 20th, 2008

Beyonce Knowles And Take That Set For The X Factor Final Duets?

The X Factor is only a couple of weeks in but the artists set to duet with the two finalists are already being lined up. Last year saw Kylie Minogue sing with Leon Jackson, the eventual winner of the show, while Rhydian had Welsh songstress Katherine Jenkins. But the acts being lined up this year […]

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October 17th, 2008

Should The BBC Bring Back Top Of The Pops? - The Ting Tings Think So

Top Of The Pops was an iconic music show that was broadcast weekly for 42 years between 1964 and 2006 before being cancelled.
It was one of the few music shows around that played chart music and broke new bands. So is there a case for it to be brought back?
One band thinks so, with […]

By User ImageDave Parrack -- 3 comments

October 13th, 2008

Led Zeppelin To Tour With Myles Kennedy Instead Of Robert Plant?

The Led Zeppelin reunion tour rumour bandwagon has been going on for months now, with twists at every turn. Since the band played together at the 02 Arena late last year, there have been calls from band members and fans alike for a full world tour to take place.
September saw a flurry of activity. First […]

By User ImageDave Parrack -- 8 comments

October 10th, 2008

Take That & Robbie Williams Talk America

Whenever I hear a story concerning Take That and Robbie Williams, I immediately rush to the conclusion that they’ve decided to get back together as one again. It never happens of course, Robbie has his own career, and Take That are doing better as a new, older, and much wiser foursome without him. But that […]

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October 10th, 2008

The Ting Tings New Album On Way

The Ting Tings have probably been the biggest band to have emerged from the UK this year, certainly they’re the biggest indie/alternative band to have made their début in 2008. But Katie White and Jules De Martino aren’t going to sit back and watch the money and awards roll in.
Instead, the duo from Salford are […]

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October 8th, 2008

Paul McCartney Unhappy With McDonalds After Liverpool Restaurant Uses His Portrait

When he was in The Beatles, Paul ‘Macca’ McCartney was a gem. As part of the best song writing duo who have ever lived, he and John Lennon created some of the best songs ever released, ones that still stand up to scrutiny today.
So what has happened since then to turn him in to […]

By User ImageDave Parrack -- 4 comments

October 6th, 2008

New Robbie Williams Album Due In 2009 | The Question Is: Does Anyone Care?

Robbie Williams was once the cream of British Pop talent. Adored by millions of teenage girls while in Take That, he found incredible success when he decided to go solo, and at one time, was the best thing since sliced bread.
And then he moved to L.A., lost touch with reality, lost songwriter Guy Chambers, […]

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September 27th, 2008

Amy Winehouse Close To Death? | Wino: “Life can’t go on - I can’t do this anymore”

We all know Amy Winehouse hasn’t exactly been healthy for the last couple of years, with the continued drink and drugs abuse really taking a toll on her body. But there are new fears over the state of her health after her latest public appearance where she looked almost on the verge of death.

Winehouse’s year […]

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September 26th, 2008

Led Zeppelin Tour Now On? | Reports Suggest Robert Plant Has Come On Board

Led Zeppelin could be about to tour once again, with reports suggesting that a full reunion is now back on the cards after lead singer Robert Plant finally agreeing to come on board. There has been no official word from the band as of yet, but if this is true, it could see Led Zeppelin […]

By User ImageDave Parrack -- 6 comments