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Mike Patton is working on yet another side-project, this time with Tunde from TV on the Radio.
Nevermen has been a work in progress for Patton since last year. It will also feature art-rap veteran Doseone. Doseone also contributed to Patton’s Peeping Tom project.
Patton is hoping to get his Nevermen projected released by the end of the year, but that was also his aim last year.
This year Patton reunited with his original band Faith No More for concerts around the planet. He is also currently sitting at no. 2 on the Billboard Classical Music chart with 'Mondo Kane’, an album of 50s and 60s classics recorded with Orchestra Filarmonica Arturo Toscanini.
luni, 31 mai 2010
Mick Hucknall marries
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Former Simply Red singer Mick Hucknall has married Gabrielle Wilke-Wesberry, his girlfriend of 6 years.
Mick and Gabrielle once dated in 1995 but it wasn’t until 2004 that they got serious.
The couple married last Tuesday in a small ceremony in Scotland. Only eight friends and family attended the wedding.
They have a two-year old daughter, Romy True.
Hucknall put an end to Simply Red last year. The British band sold more than 50 million albums over 25 years.
Last week, it was announced that the Faces were reforming with Hucknall as lead singer, replacing original voice Rod Stewart.
Former Simply Red singer Mick Hucknall has married Gabrielle Wilke-Wesberry, his girlfriend of 6 years.
Mick and Gabrielle once dated in 1995 but it wasn’t until 2004 that they got serious.
The couple married last Tuesday in a small ceremony in Scotland. Only eight friends and family attended the wedding.
They have a two-year old daughter, Romy True.
Hucknall put an end to Simply Red last year. The British band sold more than 50 million albums over 25 years.
Last week, it was announced that the Faces were reforming with Hucknall as lead singer, replacing original voice Rod Stewart.
Janet Jackson sends Gary Coleman tribute
Janet Jackson has paid tribute to her former Diff`rent Strokes co-star Gary Coleman, who died on Friday at the age of 42.
In a statement, Janet said, "I want to remember him as the fun, playful, adorable and affectionate man he was. He has left a lasting legacy. I know he is finally at peace."
Janet Jackson had her first real job on Diff’rent Strokes, playing Charlene, Willis’ girlfriend.
Willis was played by Todd Bridges who said of Coleman’s passing "It's a sad day. It's sad that I'm the last kid alive from the show."
Coleman died from a brain hemorrhage after falling at his home last Wednesday.
In a statement, Janet said, "I want to remember him as the fun, playful, adorable and affectionate man he was. He has left a lasting legacy. I know he is finally at peace."
Janet Jackson had her first real job on Diff’rent Strokes, playing Charlene, Willis’ girlfriend.
Willis was played by Todd Bridges who said of Coleman’s passing "It's a sad day. It's sad that I'm the last kid alive from the show."
Coleman died from a brain hemorrhage after falling at his home last Wednesday.
Backstreet Boys leave record company
Backstreet Boys have left their longtime label, Sony owned Jive Records.
While there has not been an announcement about their future plans, Backstreet Boys member Brian Littrell says it is the 'best thing' that has happened to the group.
So the news is out! The Backstreet Boys are no longer signed to long time record label Jive Records. The amicable split is very exciting for the group. "This is the best thing, at the best time that could have ever happened for us', Brian said at the Backstreet Boys website. 'We are confident in the future of our band, and are looking forward to the new things to come. 2011 is going to be a great year for us!'
Backstreet Boys had been with Jive Records since their debut album in 1996.
Their self-titled album has sold over 14 million copies in the USA alone while the 'Millennium’ album sold more than 13 million in America.
While there has not been an announcement about their future plans, Backstreet Boys member Brian Littrell says it is the 'best thing' that has happened to the group.
So the news is out! The Backstreet Boys are no longer signed to long time record label Jive Records. The amicable split is very exciting for the group. "This is the best thing, at the best time that could have ever happened for us', Brian said at the Backstreet Boys website. 'We are confident in the future of our band, and are looking forward to the new things to come. 2011 is going to be a great year for us!'
Backstreet Boys had been with Jive Records since their debut album in 1996.
Their self-titled album has sold over 14 million copies in the USA alone while the 'Millennium’ album sold more than 13 million in America.
Kylie Minogue debuts 'All The Lovers' live in Italy
Kylie Minogue performed her new single `All The Lovers` at Verona, Italy on the weekend.
Kylie was in Italy for the Wind Music Awards.
The 42-year Aussie star performed the song lying on a bed of male and female dancers.
'All The Lovers’ is the first single from 'Aphrodite’, the 11th studio for Kylie. The album will be released in July.
Later this week, Kylie will host the inaugural AmfAR Inspiration Gala honouring Jean Paul Gaultier at the New York Public Library.
Kylie was in Italy for the Wind Music Awards.
The 42-year Aussie star performed the song lying on a bed of male and female dancers.
'All The Lovers’ is the first single from 'Aphrodite’, the 11th studio for Kylie. The album will be released in July.
Later this week, Kylie will host the inaugural AmfAR Inspiration Gala honouring Jean Paul Gaultier at the New York Public Library.
Paul Weller joins Liam Gallagher in rage trade
Paul Weller and Liam Gallagher have gone into business together.
The two rock stars are now working for the fashion label they call Pretty Green.
Pretty Green was founded by Liam Gallagher as 'an upfront, straight talking, classic British clothing range.'
According to the Pretty Green website 'The range is all subject to Liam’s final approval and includes designs across footwear, denim, knitwear, jackets, trench coats, parkas, t-shirts, hats, scarves and exclusive limited edition pieces'.
Weller will contribute to new designs in the future. 'I come from a time when everyone dressed up,' he said in a statement. 'Every kid on my estate dressed to the nines every day. People today though dress for comfort, which doesn't always look the best. Trackies, jeans and trainers... I grew up with a different set of values and outlook. I've always loved clothes. I've loved the clothes as much as the music of the time. They've always gone hand in hand to me - if I loved a band I loved the way they looked too."
The two rock stars are now working for the fashion label they call Pretty Green.
Pretty Green was founded by Liam Gallagher as 'an upfront, straight talking, classic British clothing range.'
According to the Pretty Green website 'The range is all subject to Liam’s final approval and includes designs across footwear, denim, knitwear, jackets, trench coats, parkas, t-shirts, hats, scarves and exclusive limited edition pieces'.
Weller will contribute to new designs in the future. 'I come from a time when everyone dressed up,' he said in a statement. 'Every kid on my estate dressed to the nines every day. People today though dress for comfort, which doesn't always look the best. Trackies, jeans and trainers... I grew up with a different set of values and outlook. I've always loved clothes. I've loved the clothes as much as the music of the time. They've always gone hand in hand to me - if I loved a band I loved the way they looked too."
Celine Dion is pregnant with twins
The ’Think Twice’ singer and her husband Rene Angelil - who already have nine-year-old son Rene-Charles together - are preparing to extend their brood after their sixth round of in-vitro fertilisation (IVF) was successful.
Celine is currently 14 weeks pregnant and the couple are expected to find out the se of their babies next month.
Rene told People.com: "We're ecstatic. Celine is just hoping for a healthy pregnancy. She was hoping for one baby and the news that we are having two is a double blessing!"
The 42-year-old songstress has had an emotional few months as she tried to have more children with her 68-year-old spouse.
Last August the couple announced they were expecting a child following a successful round of IVF, but in November her spokesperson confirmed the pregnancy had failed.
Just days ago Celine hinted there was some 'good news' to come about a second pregnancy.
She said: "Well we're crossing our fingers. We're waiting for good news hopefully. I don't want to talk about it so much because I'm superstitious, but I know people have been very wonderful for us and praying for us. Right now we are crossing our fingers, we hope for the best and I can't wait to give people good news."
The French-Canadian star deliberately didn’t want to release information about her bump until she was sure she was pregnant.
She added: "Once you live in showbusiness and everything spreads out so quick and every pregnancy you have to wait three months to make sure it's all ok and it's nerve racking. We're not getting any younger and you always think it's your last chance, you're last try.'
Celine is currently 14 weeks pregnant and the couple are expected to find out the se of their babies next month.
Rene told People.com: "We're ecstatic. Celine is just hoping for a healthy pregnancy. She was hoping for one baby and the news that we are having two is a double blessing!"
The 42-year-old songstress has had an emotional few months as she tried to have more children with her 68-year-old spouse.
Last August the couple announced they were expecting a child following a successful round of IVF, but in November her spokesperson confirmed the pregnancy had failed.
Just days ago Celine hinted there was some 'good news' to come about a second pregnancy.
She said: "Well we're crossing our fingers. We're waiting for good news hopefully. I don't want to talk about it so much because I'm superstitious, but I know people have been very wonderful for us and praying for us. Right now we are crossing our fingers, we hope for the best and I can't wait to give people good news."
The French-Canadian star deliberately didn’t want to release information about her bump until she was sure she was pregnant.
She added: "Once you live in showbusiness and everything spreads out so quick and every pregnancy you have to wait three months to make sure it's all ok and it's nerve racking. We're not getting any younger and you always think it's your last chance, you're last try.'
Beyonce sued for being a public nuisance
Beyonce is being sued by a man who claims he was trapped in his house while she was making a music video outside.
TMZ reports Hollywood Hills resident Philip Markowitz claims his neighbourhood was 'invaded' when Beyonce came into the suburb of Mount Olympus to film her video 'Why Do Not You Love Me.
Markowitz claims trucks blocked his driveway and that he was prevented from leaving his property.
He says he lost business as a result of the inconvenience.
Markovitz filed his claim with the Superior Court of Los Angeles. He is suing on grounds of private nuisance and trespass.
TMZ reports Hollywood Hills resident Philip Markowitz claims his neighbourhood was 'invaded' when Beyonce came into the suburb of Mount Olympus to film her video 'Why Do Not You Love Me.
Markowitz claims trucks blocked his driveway and that he was prevented from leaving his property.
He says he lost business as a result of the inconvenience.
Markovitz filed his claim with the Superior Court of Los Angeles. He is suing on grounds of private nuisance and trespass.
sâmbătă, 29 mai 2010
Create your own dream gig with Cancer Research
Young music fans and aspiring artists are being given the chance to win and curate their very own exclusive gig – complete with the chance to pick its line-up and location – as part of skindividual, the bold online music initiative from Cancer Research UK.
The skindividual competition from SunSmart, the charity’s skin cancer awareness programme, will task music lovers with dreaming up the most creative gig idea that links live music with a message to young people about not getting caught out by sunburn.
The best idea will be turned into reality this summer.. Electropop, indie, hip hop or RnB - it’s completely your call. Not only will the winner get the chance to create and host their own event, but they could also find themselves performing at it too.
The winner will be assigned their own team of live music experts – including artist booking agents, gig promoters and web designers – to help them turn their vision into reality. They will also be given access to some of the best brains in the music industry, such as NME editor Krissi Murison, Radio 1 Xtra presenter Max Akhtar, Bestival director Ben Turner, Jason Legg, Head of Live music at HMV, Rockness festival director Jim King, Ben Fender, MD of top event producers Drive Productions, and Sophie Epstone, founder of music and fashion youth cancer charity Trekstock.
The skindividual initiative aims to encourage young people to protect their skin from sunburn this summer. The competition has been launched in response to rising rates of malignant melanoma, the most serious type of skin cancer, among young people in the UK. Rates of malignant melanoma have more than doubled among young people in the past 20 years, and it is now the most common form of cancer in Britain among 15-34 year olds.
The skindividual competition from SunSmart, the charity’s skin cancer awareness programme, will task music lovers with dreaming up the most creative gig idea that links live music with a message to young people about not getting caught out by sunburn.
The best idea will be turned into reality this summer.. Electropop, indie, hip hop or RnB - it’s completely your call. Not only will the winner get the chance to create and host their own event, but they could also find themselves performing at it too.
The winner will be assigned their own team of live music experts – including artist booking agents, gig promoters and web designers – to help them turn their vision into reality. They will also be given access to some of the best brains in the music industry, such as NME editor Krissi Murison, Radio 1 Xtra presenter Max Akhtar, Bestival director Ben Turner, Jason Legg, Head of Live music at HMV, Rockness festival director Jim King, Ben Fender, MD of top event producers Drive Productions, and Sophie Epstone, founder of music and fashion youth cancer charity Trekstock.
The skindividual initiative aims to encourage young people to protect their skin from sunburn this summer. The competition has been launched in response to rising rates of malignant melanoma, the most serious type of skin cancer, among young people in the UK. Rates of malignant melanoma have more than doubled among young people in the past 20 years, and it is now the most common form of cancer in Britain among 15-34 year olds.
'Pop-up’ live music venue to open in Finsbury Park
The UK’s first ever 'pop-up’ live music venue, The Silver Bullet, will be opening its harmonious doors at the end of May. This original and unique venue will be a one-stop-shop for music lovers and followers of the edgiest club nights that London has to offer, courtesy of high profile live acts and DJs accompanied by the cream of the crop in blossoming talent.
Originally a train that made up part of Finsbury Park’s bustling railway, followed by an eponymous inn, The Silver Bullet is now a venue that will travel across the country starting off opposite the busiest London transport hub outside Zone 1, Finsbury Park Station, where it will be stationed for the next seven months.
Perfect for those constantly hunting down the next best thing, the intimate 175 capacity venue will be the new home of cutting-edge quality music in the capital before it fires up its engine and moves down the tracks of history to its next location. The Silver Bullet is a temporary fixture on the scene and such a nomadic existence will make for a venue that never has the chance to let its moment in the spotlight wane or become routine, resulting in a consistently fresh experience for those who make the most of its temporary residence.
Award-winning interior designers DTwo Design will conceptualise a fitting atmosphere for The Silver Bullet's temporary and music-focused character. This, coupled with the location’s excellent transport links (with tube and 24 hours buses right outside the door) will make for an enviable and stress-free experience for all music addicts whether they’re popping in for a quick pint on the way home from work and want to catch a new band or for a full-blown party night.
Originally a train that made up part of Finsbury Park’s bustling railway, followed by an eponymous inn, The Silver Bullet is now a venue that will travel across the country starting off opposite the busiest London transport hub outside Zone 1, Finsbury Park Station, where it will be stationed for the next seven months.
Perfect for those constantly hunting down the next best thing, the intimate 175 capacity venue will be the new home of cutting-edge quality music in the capital before it fires up its engine and moves down the tracks of history to its next location. The Silver Bullet is a temporary fixture on the scene and such a nomadic existence will make for a venue that never has the chance to let its moment in the spotlight wane or become routine, resulting in a consistently fresh experience for those who make the most of its temporary residence.
Award-winning interior designers DTwo Design will conceptualise a fitting atmosphere for The Silver Bullet's temporary and music-focused character. This, coupled with the location’s excellent transport links (with tube and 24 hours buses right outside the door) will make for an enviable and stress-free experience for all music addicts whether they’re popping in for a quick pint on the way home from work and want to catch a new band or for a full-blown party night.
Erland and the Carnival join Macmillan’s Brick Lane Takeover
Macmillan Cancer Support will once again take over Brick Lane in East London on Thursday 17 June when the second run of its new music event – Macmillan’s Brick Lane Takeover – will welcome 2000 music enthusiasts from 5.30pm through to the early hours.
The latest additions to the line-up include Erland and the Carnival and their electric and psychedelic menagerie of sound, the charming and flavor of the summer Goldheart Assembly, Geordie foursome Little Comets, Treetop Flyers performing their four-part vocal harmonies, Australian four-piece indie pop band Hungry Kids of Hungary, eccentric Clock Opera, Aussie indie rock group 26, and The Attika State and their summery prog-pop-rock.
Building on last year’s phenomenal response in the press we are proud to announce that XFM is supporting the Brick Lane Takeover and John Kennedy, described as 'oracle of the hotly-tipped, the seer of the next big thing', will be curating.
The all-dayer kicks off at 5.30pm and offers 7 hours of exceptional music from an eclectic mix of some of the best indie, electro, folk and punk rock bands around. One wristband will give fans access to live music from a host of established acts, across East London’s finest venues - 93 Feet East, Vibe Bar, Café 1001, The Brickhouse, Rough Trade, Spitalfields Market and Cargo.
Tickets are available NOW from www.bricklanetakeover.com priced at £20 with all proceeds going to help Macmillan continue to provide vital services which help make a real difference to the lives of people affected by cancer.
Other acts confirmed so far include Eliza Doolittle, tipped as one of the finest news acts around this summer, Kill It Kid with their striking blend of delta blues and roots and experimental trio from London, Three Trapped Tigers. There will also be funk/rock/Russian/pop and ska fusion from Cosmo Jarvis as well as great music from Beatbullyz, The Paris Riots’, Tim and Sam's Tim and the Sams band, Allo Darlin’, Hoodlums, Shackletons, Robinson, Sam Little, Steve Smyth, Jess Roberts, Dead Town Radio and Liz and the Ligers.
The latest additions to the line-up include Erland and the Carnival and their electric and psychedelic menagerie of sound, the charming and flavor of the summer Goldheart Assembly, Geordie foursome Little Comets, Treetop Flyers performing their four-part vocal harmonies, Australian four-piece indie pop band Hungry Kids of Hungary, eccentric Clock Opera, Aussie indie rock group 26, and The Attika State and their summery prog-pop-rock.
Building on last year’s phenomenal response in the press we are proud to announce that XFM is supporting the Brick Lane Takeover and John Kennedy, described as 'oracle of the hotly-tipped, the seer of the next big thing', will be curating.
The all-dayer kicks off at 5.30pm and offers 7 hours of exceptional music from an eclectic mix of some of the best indie, electro, folk and punk rock bands around. One wristband will give fans access to live music from a host of established acts, across East London’s finest venues - 93 Feet East, Vibe Bar, Café 1001, The Brickhouse, Rough Trade, Spitalfields Market and Cargo.
Tickets are available NOW from www.bricklanetakeover.com priced at £20 with all proceeds going to help Macmillan continue to provide vital services which help make a real difference to the lives of people affected by cancer.
Other acts confirmed so far include Eliza Doolittle, tipped as one of the finest news acts around this summer, Kill It Kid with their striking blend of delta blues and roots and experimental trio from London, Three Trapped Tigers. There will also be funk/rock/Russian/pop and ska fusion from Cosmo Jarvis as well as great music from Beatbullyz, The Paris Riots’, Tim and Sam's Tim and the Sams band, Allo Darlin’, Hoodlums, Shackletons, Robinson, Sam Little, Steve Smyth, Jess Roberts, Dead Town Radio and Liz and the Ligers.
F****d Up return to UK shores
F****d Up return to UK shores in July as they take on a series of festival dates and headline shows.
These will be the Toronto sextet's first British shows since releasing January's Couple Tracks: Singles 2002-2009, a 25-track, two-disc compilation of songs previously only available as limited 7 and 12-inch singles. The group's last album proper, The Chemistry of Common Life clinched last year's Polaris Prize (Canada's equivalent of the Mercury Music Prize), joining past winners Caribou, Patrick Watson and Final Fantasy (Owen Pallet of Arcade Fire).
The band are currently recording material for the follow up to The Chemistry of Common Life, previews of these tracks can be heard at the bands blog.
TOUR DATES:
15th July - The Barfly, Cardiff
16th July - Guilfest (Rocksound Stage), Guildford
24th July - 1234 Festival, London
25th July - Truck Festival, Oxford
6th August - Standon Calling, Hertfordshire
7th August - Hevy Festival, Kent
8th August - Rebellion Festival, Blackpool
9th August - Hoxton Bar and Kitchen, London
These will be the Toronto sextet's first British shows since releasing January's Couple Tracks: Singles 2002-2009, a 25-track, two-disc compilation of songs previously only available as limited 7 and 12-inch singles. The group's last album proper, The Chemistry of Common Life clinched last year's Polaris Prize (Canada's equivalent of the Mercury Music Prize), joining past winners Caribou, Patrick Watson and Final Fantasy (Owen Pallet of Arcade Fire).
The band are currently recording material for the follow up to The Chemistry of Common Life, previews of these tracks can be heard at the bands blog.
TOUR DATES:
15th July - The Barfly, Cardiff
16th July - Guilfest (Rocksound Stage), Guildford
24th July - 1234 Festival, London
25th July - Truck Festival, Oxford
6th August - Standon Calling, Hertfordshire
7th August - Hevy Festival, Kent
8th August - Rebellion Festival, Blackpool
9th August - Hoxton Bar and Kitchen, London
Bullet For My Valentine arena tour dates
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BULLET FOR MY VALENTINE can now finally announce their first UK headline dates for over 2 years with a huge Arena tour across December 2010, including a date at Wembley Arena on Dec 12th.
Before these though, the band will be headlining the 2nd stage at the Download Festival on Friday the 11th June. All dates are below and will have some massive supports TBA very soon:
UK December 2010 UK Dates:
Monday 6 BIRMINGHAM, NIA
Wednesday 8 MANCHESTER, MEN
Thursday 9 GLASGOW, SECC
Saturday 11 CARDIFF, CIA
Sunday 12 LONDON, WEMBLEY ARENA
The band will also be releasing their blistering new download only single 'Your Betrayal’ on July 12th through Columbia. The single, which is the opening track on new album 'Fever’, combines a pounding, 1:20 intro where front man Matt Tuck sings about deception and dishonesty in a relationship turned sour, switching between hair-crawling whispers of agony and full blown emotion.
BULLET FOR MY VALENTINE also recently saw their new album 'Fever’ debut at #1 on both the Rock and Alternative charts and #3 on the US national Billboard’s album chart. The highly anticipated Don Gilmore (Linkin Park) produced 3rd record, featuring the blistering Radio 1 B-list single 'The Last Fight’, was released on April 26th and is B4MV’s top selling debut to date, selling over 71,000 units in the first week in the US alone, a 34% increase over B4MV’s previous 2008 release, the album 'Scream Aim Fire’.
The fever has spread across the globe where 'Fever’ has made its mark on international album charts, hitting #2 on Japan’s 'international artist chart', #2 in Austria, #3 in Germany, #4 in Switzerland and #5 in the United Kingdom and Australia!
Whilst already receiving rave reviews here in the UK (including a 5/5 lead Kerrang review), across the pond, the reaction has been even more feverant. USA Today calls 'Fever’ the 'hot-zone of 2010 rock-metal discs' while The Associated Press touts Fever’s 'blistering drum attack, tight power chords and,old school-styled, soaring guitar solos'.
After making their official worldwide live comeback on the day of album release in the UK at the Islington Academy in London (via a Myspace Secret Show), BULLET FOR MY VALENTINE are currently in the midst of a completely sold out North American tour with support from Chiodos and Airbourne.
For more information on BULLET FOR MY VALENTINE, the album 'Fever’, single 'The Last Fight’ or to have any time with the band, please contact Matt Hughes at Devil PR
BULLET FOR MY VALENTINE can now finally announce their first UK headline dates for over 2 years with a huge Arena tour across December 2010, including a date at Wembley Arena on Dec 12th.
Before these though, the band will be headlining the 2nd stage at the Download Festival on Friday the 11th June. All dates are below and will have some massive supports TBA very soon:
UK December 2010 UK Dates:
Monday 6 BIRMINGHAM, NIA
Wednesday 8 MANCHESTER, MEN
Thursday 9 GLASGOW, SECC
Saturday 11 CARDIFF, CIA
Sunday 12 LONDON, WEMBLEY ARENA
The band will also be releasing their blistering new download only single 'Your Betrayal’ on July 12th through Columbia. The single, which is the opening track on new album 'Fever’, combines a pounding, 1:20 intro where front man Matt Tuck sings about deception and dishonesty in a relationship turned sour, switching between hair-crawling whispers of agony and full blown emotion.
BULLET FOR MY VALENTINE also recently saw their new album 'Fever’ debut at #1 on both the Rock and Alternative charts and #3 on the US national Billboard’s album chart. The highly anticipated Don Gilmore (Linkin Park) produced 3rd record, featuring the blistering Radio 1 B-list single 'The Last Fight’, was released on April 26th and is B4MV’s top selling debut to date, selling over 71,000 units in the first week in the US alone, a 34% increase over B4MV’s previous 2008 release, the album 'Scream Aim Fire’.
The fever has spread across the globe where 'Fever’ has made its mark on international album charts, hitting #2 on Japan’s 'international artist chart', #2 in Austria, #3 in Germany, #4 in Switzerland and #5 in the United Kingdom and Australia!
Whilst already receiving rave reviews here in the UK (including a 5/5 lead Kerrang review), across the pond, the reaction has been even more feverant. USA Today calls 'Fever’ the 'hot-zone of 2010 rock-metal discs' while The Associated Press touts Fever’s 'blistering drum attack, tight power chords and,old school-styled, soaring guitar solos'.
After making their official worldwide live comeback on the day of album release in the UK at the Islington Academy in London (via a Myspace Secret Show), BULLET FOR MY VALENTINE are currently in the midst of a completely sold out North American tour with support from Chiodos and Airbourne.
For more information on BULLET FOR MY VALENTINE, the album 'Fever’, single 'The Last Fight’ or to have any time with the band, please contact Matt Hughes at Devil PR
Heidi Klum is insecure
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The 36-year-old model – who raises four children Leni, six, Henry, four, Johan, three and seven-month-old Lou with husband Seal - admits she worries about her weight and appearance, but doesn’t think her concerns are anything out of the ordinary.
She said: 'We all have the same issues. Every woman. It’s thighs, butt, arms, muffintops. All those fun things, we all have the same issues.'
The 'Project Runway’ host also revealed that her family like to make personalised gifts and cards to mark special occasions.
Speaking about forthcoming Father’s Day in the US, she told Hollywoodlife.com: 'Probably we’ll do something fun like the children will maybe draw something or make a poster or a painting or something. Usually we do arts and crafts.'
Heidi – who has two maternity lines, Loved and Lavish for A Pea in the Pod – has encouraged pregnant women not to lose their sense of style when they are carrying a baby.
She said: "It shouldn't change when you're pregnant that all of a sudden you have to wear a moo moo and call it a day."
The 36-year-old model – who raises four children Leni, six, Henry, four, Johan, three and seven-month-old Lou with husband Seal - admits she worries about her weight and appearance, but doesn’t think her concerns are anything out of the ordinary.
She said: 'We all have the same issues. Every woman. It’s thighs, butt, arms, muffintops. All those fun things, we all have the same issues.'
The 'Project Runway’ host also revealed that her family like to make personalised gifts and cards to mark special occasions.
Speaking about forthcoming Father’s Day in the US, she told Hollywoodlife.com: 'Probably we’ll do something fun like the children will maybe draw something or make a poster or a painting or something. Usually we do arts and crafts.'
Heidi – who has two maternity lines, Loved and Lavish for A Pea in the Pod – has encouraged pregnant women not to lose their sense of style when they are carrying a baby.
She said: "It shouldn't change when you're pregnant that all of a sudden you have to wear a moo moo and call it a day."
Justin Bieber was once brought home by the police
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The 16-year-old singer got in trouble with the authorities when he was younger after he and his friend snuck outside in the middle of the night, not realising there was a curfew in the area.
He said: 'I snuck out once. My friend slept over and we were like, 'Let’s go out.’ We just went biking and were being stupid but we weren’t doing anything bad.
'But the police saw us and brought me back home, because there was a curfew on the area! It was two in the morning and I got grounded for a month! That’s the worse trouble I’ve ever been in.'
Now he’s famous, the 'Baby’ hitmaker always tries to be on his best behaviour but admits it’s not always easy.
He told Top of the Pops magazine: 'Well, I try not to be rude, but people push and push you. I was at this photo shoot and these guys were like, 'Put this on, it looks really cool,’ and I was like, 'I don’t really like that, I don’t wanna wear that.’ This is me, I wear a hoodie, I’m just easy.'
The 16-year-old singer got in trouble with the authorities when he was younger after he and his friend snuck outside in the middle of the night, not realising there was a curfew in the area.
He said: 'I snuck out once. My friend slept over and we were like, 'Let’s go out.’ We just went biking and were being stupid but we weren’t doing anything bad.
'But the police saw us and brought me back home, because there was a curfew on the area! It was two in the morning and I got grounded for a month! That’s the worse trouble I’ve ever been in.'
Now he’s famous, the 'Baby’ hitmaker always tries to be on his best behaviour but admits it’s not always easy.
He told Top of the Pops magazine: 'Well, I try not to be rude, but people push and push you. I was at this photo shoot and these guys were like, 'Put this on, it looks really cool,’ and I was like, 'I don’t really like that, I don’t wanna wear that.’ This is me, I wear a hoodie, I’m just easy.'
Russell Brand thinks he should get an Oscar
Russell Brand thinks he should get an Oscar for his performance in 'Get Him to the Greek’.
The British funnyman thinks his portrayal of fictional rocker Aldous Snow in the comedy movie is worthy of an Academy Award and if he doesn’t get one he will quit making movies.
He joked in an interview with PopEater.com: 'I’m hoping to get an Oscar for this. I don’t want to jinx it, but there’s a real Oscar buzz around the film. A lot of people have been talking about Oscars. They’re saying that I might get one. Hopefully, I’ll get an Oscar and if I don’t get it I might not make films anymore.'
Russell – who stars in the movie with Jonah Hill and P. Diddy – thinks the Academy Awards should have a category for hard work.
He quipped: 'I think effort should be rewarded at the Oscars, because how are we supposed to say to kids it’s the trying that counts, if then I don’t get an Oscar it’s going to disappoint a lot of kids... If I don’t get one, I’ll say, 'Hold on, I’m trying my hardest, so how about an Oscar? It’s only a little thing, make me an extra one. A new category – try that.’ '
The British funnyman thinks his portrayal of fictional rocker Aldous Snow in the comedy movie is worthy of an Academy Award and if he doesn’t get one he will quit making movies.
He joked in an interview with PopEater.com: 'I’m hoping to get an Oscar for this. I don’t want to jinx it, but there’s a real Oscar buzz around the film. A lot of people have been talking about Oscars. They’re saying that I might get one. Hopefully, I’ll get an Oscar and if I don’t get it I might not make films anymore.'
Russell – who stars in the movie with Jonah Hill and P. Diddy – thinks the Academy Awards should have a category for hard work.
He quipped: 'I think effort should be rewarded at the Oscars, because how are we supposed to say to kids it’s the trying that counts, if then I don’t get an Oscar it’s going to disappoint a lot of kids... If I don’t get one, I’ll say, 'Hold on, I’m trying my hardest, so how about an Oscar? It’s only a little thing, make me an extra one. A new category – try that.’ '
Mariah Carey is the 'Diva of all divas' says hubby
Nick Cannon says his wife Mariah Carey is the 'diva of all divas'.
The rapper-and-presenter admits his superstar spouse lives up to her demanding reputation and he claims she takes five hours to get ready when they go out.
Nick said in an interview on 'Lopez Tonight’: 'Imagine if you've got the diva of all divas. If we’ve got to be somewhere at five or six o'clock, I tell her it's time to go at noon so she gets those five hours to do what she needs to do.'
Although she likes to keep him waiting, the 29-year-old star has never been happier and says he and Mariah, 41, are always having fun.
He added: 'We are both kids at heart. She is the funniest person ever and she has a great sense of humour. We connect at a spiritual level.'
Nick is also adamant the 12-year age gap between him and Mariah isn’t a problem, because he has always preferred women that have been 'a little older' than him.
He said: "I even lost my virginity to an older lady. She was in high school and I was in junior high."
The rapper-and-presenter admits his superstar spouse lives up to her demanding reputation and he claims she takes five hours to get ready when they go out.
Nick said in an interview on 'Lopez Tonight’: 'Imagine if you've got the diva of all divas. If we’ve got to be somewhere at five or six o'clock, I tell her it's time to go at noon so she gets those five hours to do what she needs to do.'
Although she likes to keep him waiting, the 29-year-old star has never been happier and says he and Mariah, 41, are always having fun.
He added: 'We are both kids at heart. She is the funniest person ever and she has a great sense of humour. We connect at a spiritual level.'
Nick is also adamant the 12-year age gap between him and Mariah isn’t a problem, because he has always preferred women that have been 'a little older' than him.
He said: "I even lost my virginity to an older lady. She was in high school and I was in junior high."
Nick Jonas is set to make debut in ‘Les Miserables’
Nick Jonas is set to make his London theatre debut in 'Les Miserables’.
The 17-year-old Jonas Brothers singer will play the part of Marius in Britain’s longest-running musical at the Queen’s Theatre in the prestigious West End district for a three-week period from June 21st.
Nick was first earmarked for the role when he was just 10 years old after being spotted by producer Cameron Mackintosh playing Gavroche in the production’s run on New York’s Broadway.
Cameron told the Daily Mail newspaper: 'I went up to him at the closing night party in New York and told him he was terrific and hoped that one day he would return to play Marius. We've been in touch a lot and, of course, since then he has become this world-famous star.
'He and his father and I agreed that it would be great if he came and played Marius here in London.'
Cameron has praised Nick for his commitment to the production, as the 'Fly With Me’ hitmakers broke off from a concert tour to allow their brother to appear in the West End show.
Cameron explained: 'He has bent over backwards to fit it all into his schedule.'
The 17-year-old Jonas Brothers singer will play the part of Marius in Britain’s longest-running musical at the Queen’s Theatre in the prestigious West End district for a three-week period from June 21st.
Nick was first earmarked for the role when he was just 10 years old after being spotted by producer Cameron Mackintosh playing Gavroche in the production’s run on New York’s Broadway.
Cameron told the Daily Mail newspaper: 'I went up to him at the closing night party in New York and told him he was terrific and hoped that one day he would return to play Marius. We've been in touch a lot and, of course, since then he has become this world-famous star.
'He and his father and I agreed that it would be great if he came and played Marius here in London.'
Cameron has praised Nick for his commitment to the production, as the 'Fly With Me’ hitmakers broke off from a concert tour to allow their brother to appear in the West End show.
Cameron explained: 'He has bent over backwards to fit it all into his schedule.'
Ozzy Osbourne scares fans to into Scream
Ozzy Osbourne took to Madame Tussaud`s Wax Museum in New York City this week with the sole intention of scaring the crap of his fans.
Ozzy acted as a wax dummy at the museum and came to life as fans sat next to him posing for a picture.
The idea was publicity for Ozzy’s forthcoming album 'Scream’ and screan the fans did. It was one of the cleverist and funniest publicity stunts ever done.
Ozzy acted as a wax dummy at the museum and came to life as fans sat next to him posing for a picture.
The idea was publicity for Ozzy’s forthcoming album 'Scream’ and screan the fans did. It was one of the cleverist and funniest publicity stunts ever done.
Mick Jagger happy with his excessive lifestyle
Sir Mick Jagger isn't horrified by the excessive lifestyle he used to live.
The Rolling Stones frontman insists he still has strong memories of the band’s hedonistic period around the recording of their iconic 1972 album 'Exile on Main Street’ – which has just been reissued - but doesn’t regret any part of the period.
He said: "I'm not really horrified, it was just part of your life then. I just look at it and think, 'Yeah I remember that. We did this and we did that.' So what? And now we do something else.
'There were loads of drugs... but everyone had their own drug habits which they weren't necessarily sharing with everyone else. It's pretty vivid. I wasn't that out-of-it that I don't remember. I can recall most of it pretty well considering some of the stuff. Blimey!"
The 66-year-old rocker – whose bandmate Keith Richards is currently writing an autobiography – can’t understand why people choose to write their memoirs – unless they receive a big pay cheque.
He told Q magazine: "I don't really like the idea of doing it. Doing this, going back and looking at 'Exile' it's kind of great, but it's quite taxing. Some of it's fun... but to do more, I'm not sure how excited I really feel about it, digging into your own past. Apart from getting paid, I don't know what you really get out of it."
The Rolling Stones frontman insists he still has strong memories of the band’s hedonistic period around the recording of their iconic 1972 album 'Exile on Main Street’ – which has just been reissued - but doesn’t regret any part of the period.
He said: "I'm not really horrified, it was just part of your life then. I just look at it and think, 'Yeah I remember that. We did this and we did that.' So what? And now we do something else.
'There were loads of drugs... but everyone had their own drug habits which they weren't necessarily sharing with everyone else. It's pretty vivid. I wasn't that out-of-it that I don't remember. I can recall most of it pretty well considering some of the stuff. Blimey!"
The 66-year-old rocker – whose bandmate Keith Richards is currently writing an autobiography – can’t understand why people choose to write their memoirs – unless they receive a big pay cheque.
He told Q magazine: "I don't really like the idea of doing it. Doing this, going back and looking at 'Exile' it's kind of great, but it's quite taxing. Some of it's fun... but to do more, I'm not sure how excited I really feel about it, digging into your own past. Apart from getting paid, I don't know what you really get out of it."
Ronnie Wood’s bandmates thought Katia Ivanova was bad news
Ronnie Wood’s bandmates thought Katia Ivanova was bad for him.
The 62-year-old musician – who recently revealed he has been sober for 60 days following a lengthy battle with alcoholism – is now dating Brazilian beauty Ana Araujo, 30, and his group The Faces think she is a much better influence on him than the Russian cocktail waitress was.
The Faces keyboardist Ian McLagan told Rolling Stone magazine: "Ronnie had been struggling and quite frankly I think he was with the wrong girl for a while. His girlfriend now is so encouraging and helpful to him and she’s right for him.
'I’m a drinker and after rehearsals me and Ronnie went out and I thought he was going to weaken. He said, 'You can have a drink,' and I said, 'Not if you aren't.' He used the expression, 'I think I’ve found my grace,' which I think says it all. We were drinking partners and now that’s gone, but he’s just as much fun without a drink."
Ronnie ended his tempestuous 15-month relationship with Katia, 21, at the end of last year, embarking on a romance with Ana soon after.
Pals have previously spoken of the positive effect Anna has had on the rocker.
One friend said: "She is such a positive influence on him and they've very relaxed in each other's company. They're happy enjoying the simple things in life like staying in, making meals and watching films.
"He couldn't be happier.'
The 62-year-old musician – who recently revealed he has been sober for 60 days following a lengthy battle with alcoholism – is now dating Brazilian beauty Ana Araujo, 30, and his group The Faces think she is a much better influence on him than the Russian cocktail waitress was.
The Faces keyboardist Ian McLagan told Rolling Stone magazine: "Ronnie had been struggling and quite frankly I think he was with the wrong girl for a while. His girlfriend now is so encouraging and helpful to him and she’s right for him.
'I’m a drinker and after rehearsals me and Ronnie went out and I thought he was going to weaken. He said, 'You can have a drink,' and I said, 'Not if you aren't.' He used the expression, 'I think I’ve found my grace,' which I think says it all. We were drinking partners and now that’s gone, but he’s just as much fun without a drink."
Ronnie ended his tempestuous 15-month relationship with Katia, 21, at the end of last year, embarking on a romance with Ana soon after.
Pals have previously spoken of the positive effect Anna has had on the rocker.
One friend said: "She is such a positive influence on him and they've very relaxed in each other's company. They're happy enjoying the simple things in life like staying in, making meals and watching films.
"He couldn't be happier.'
Alicia Keys celebrates
Alicia Keys treated her entourage to nine magnums of champagne last night (27.05.10).
The pregnant singer – who is engaged to music producer Swizz Beats – celebrated her happy news at London nightspot Merah, but made sure she stuck to cranberry juice all night.
A source said: 'She treated her entourage to nine magnums of Dom Perignon champagne, whilst she remained on cranberry juice all night.
'She arrived at the club with Swizz Beats, who was dressed very smartly in black tie and they gazed adoringly at each other in the V.I.P. area.
'Her baby bump was carefully concealed underneath a flowing black dress and practically the whole club stood still to see Alicia toasting her baby news with her man sat beside her and with all her friends sat around her table.'
However, Alicia – who was joined in her celebration by Black Eyed Peas star will.i.am, Sugababes singer Jade Ewen and shoe designer Christian Louboutin – cut short her night, complaining of tiredness.
The source added to BANG Showbiz: 'Alicia’s party arrived at the club at around 1.30am and stayed for just over an hour because Alicia complained of feeling exhausted but she thanked staff on the way out for looking after her so well. The rest of her party stayed on to the end of the night.'
The pregnant singer – who is engaged to music producer Swizz Beats – celebrated her happy news at London nightspot Merah, but made sure she stuck to cranberry juice all night.
A source said: 'She treated her entourage to nine magnums of Dom Perignon champagne, whilst she remained on cranberry juice all night.
'She arrived at the club with Swizz Beats, who was dressed very smartly in black tie and they gazed adoringly at each other in the V.I.P. area.
'Her baby bump was carefully concealed underneath a flowing black dress and practically the whole club stood still to see Alicia toasting her baby news with her man sat beside her and with all her friends sat around her table.'
However, Alicia – who was joined in her celebration by Black Eyed Peas star will.i.am, Sugababes singer Jade Ewen and shoe designer Christian Louboutin – cut short her night, complaining of tiredness.
The source added to BANG Showbiz: 'Alicia’s party arrived at the club at around 1.30am and stayed for just over an hour because Alicia complained of feeling exhausted but she thanked staff on the way out for looking after her so well. The rest of her party stayed on to the end of the night.'
Lady Gaga pays for all in Birmingham pub
Lady Gaga picked up a bar tab for an entire Birmingham pub.
The 'Alejandro' singer – who is currently back in the UK for the second time on her 'Monster Ball' tour – went to The Prince of Wales pub on Wednesday (26.05.10), and treated locals to a round of drinks and left a huge tip at the bar.
A source inside the pub told the Sun newspaper: "Everyone was stunned when this striking blonde came in. Most of the blokes had no idea who she was at first.
"She sat at the bar with a pal for two hours, downing spirits and scribbling notes. She told the locals how much she was enjoying having a drink on a day off because she can't handle drinking before a show.
"She signed autographs for staff and left a huge tip – a few hundred pounds."
The 24-year-old took to twitter to talk about her time in the pub, and confessed she was writing a new song there.
She wrote: "In a Pub in England, ruining bar napkins with lyrics and memories. Dreams are never weak like we are, drunk or sober.(sic)"
Recently Lady Gaga confessed she had written a brand new song while in Liverpool.
Writing on her fan site Gagadaily.com, she said: "I've already written the first single for the new album and I promise you, that this album is the greatest of my career. It is the anthem for our generation.
"I wrote for you because of you, when I was in Liverpool, I wrote the greatest music I've ever written."
The 'Alejandro' singer – who is currently back in the UK for the second time on her 'Monster Ball' tour – went to The Prince of Wales pub on Wednesday (26.05.10), and treated locals to a round of drinks and left a huge tip at the bar.
A source inside the pub told the Sun newspaper: "Everyone was stunned when this striking blonde came in. Most of the blokes had no idea who she was at first.
"She sat at the bar with a pal for two hours, downing spirits and scribbling notes. She told the locals how much she was enjoying having a drink on a day off because she can't handle drinking before a show.
"She signed autographs for staff and left a huge tip – a few hundred pounds."
The 24-year-old took to twitter to talk about her time in the pub, and confessed she was writing a new song there.
She wrote: "In a Pub in England, ruining bar napkins with lyrics and memories. Dreams are never weak like we are, drunk or sober.(sic)"
Recently Lady Gaga confessed she had written a brand new song while in Liverpool.
Writing on her fan site Gagadaily.com, she said: "I've already written the first single for the new album and I promise you, that this album is the greatest of my career. It is the anthem for our generation.
"I wrote for you because of you, when I was in Liverpool, I wrote the greatest music I've ever written."
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50 Cent has shed 54lbs for a new movie role
The 'In Da Club’ rapper lost the dramatic amount of weight in just nine weeks by virtually cutting out all foods and undertaking a gruelling exercise regime to play an American Football player with cancer in new film 'Things Fall Apart’.
Shocking pictures posted on his website were captioned with the details of his weight loss.
The caption read: '50 Cent lost a lot of weight for his upcoming movie 'Things Fall Apart’. In the movie 50 Cent plays a football player diagnosed with cancer.
He dropped from 214 pounds to an astonishing 160 with a liquid diet and three-hour-a-day treadmill walks for nine weeks.
However, the 'Candy Shop’ hitmaker – real name Curtis Jackson – insists he is putting on weight again
After finishing filming and embarking on a tour.
He said: 'I’m starving. I’ve been eating. I’ll be back in shape in no time.'
50 isn’t the first star to shed a dramatic amount of weight for a film role.
In 2004, Christian Bale famously dropped from 185lbs to 122lbs for his role in 'The Machinist’.
The actor – who was banned from losing anymore weight by the movie producers – existed on just an apple or a can of tuna a day and exercised relentlessly to prepare for playing tortured insomniac Trevor Reznic.
Shocking pictures posted on his website were captioned with the details of his weight loss.
The caption read: '50 Cent lost a lot of weight for his upcoming movie 'Things Fall Apart’. In the movie 50 Cent plays a football player diagnosed with cancer.
He dropped from 214 pounds to an astonishing 160 with a liquid diet and three-hour-a-day treadmill walks for nine weeks.
However, the 'Candy Shop’ hitmaker – real name Curtis Jackson – insists he is putting on weight again
After finishing filming and embarking on a tour.
He said: 'I’m starving. I’ve been eating. I’ll be back in shape in no time.'
50 isn’t the first star to shed a dramatic amount of weight for a film role.
In 2004, Christian Bale famously dropped from 185lbs to 122lbs for his role in 'The Machinist’.
The actor – who was banned from losing anymore weight by the movie producers – existed on just an apple or a can of tuna a day and exercised relentlessly to prepare for playing tortured insomniac Trevor Reznic.
Heather Mills is considering adopting a child
The 42-year-old former model – who has six-year-old daughter Beatrice with ex-husband Sir Paul McCartney – would love to have another youngster to look after, but thinks the world is 'too overpopulated' to want to get pregnant again.
She told the Daily Express newspaper: 'I wouldn't have another child because the world is already too overpopulated. But I might adopt one."
Charity campaigner Heather – who has her own vegan restaurant, V-Bites in Brighton, South East England - also spoke of how her young daughter is already following in her famous mother’s footsteps when it comes to animal rights.
She said: 'She goes up to people in restaurants and says. 'You know that's a baby cow?' People must think that is what I tell her at home, but it's not.'
She told the Daily Express newspaper: 'I wouldn't have another child because the world is already too overpopulated. But I might adopt one."
Charity campaigner Heather – who has her own vegan restaurant, V-Bites in Brighton, South East England - also spoke of how her young daughter is already following in her famous mother’s footsteps when it comes to animal rights.
She said: 'She goes up to people in restaurants and says. 'You know that's a baby cow?' People must think that is what I tell her at home, but it's not.'
Slipknot bassist died of drug overdose
Slipknot bass player Paul Gray died of a drug overdose, it is expected to reveal.
TMZ is reporting that according to a 911 audio recording, Mike Kellow, the hotel worker who discovered the body of Gray, called in that there was a hypodermic needle and pills in the room.
Police have already said there are no signs of foulplay (meaning another person was involved in the death). An overdose is not considered foul play.
Gray was a founding member of Slipknot., predating singer Corey Taylor in the band.
The members of Slipknot held a press conference the day after Gray’s death to talk about their friend and band-mate.
TMZ is reporting that according to a 911 audio recording, Mike Kellow, the hotel worker who discovered the body of Gray, called in that there was a hypodermic needle and pills in the room.
Police have already said there are no signs of foulplay (meaning another person was involved in the death). An overdose is not considered foul play.
Gray was a founding member of Slipknot., predating singer Corey Taylor in the band.
The members of Slipknot held a press conference the day after Gray’s death to talk about their friend and band-mate.
Russell Brand won’t marry Katy Perry until she learns how to cook
The 'Get Him to the Greek’ star is delighted that his singer fiancee can match his high sex drive, but thinks she is currently lacking too much in the culinary department to be the perfect wife.
He said: "Katy is sexy, which is good because if I don't have an orgasm every 15 or 16 minutes, I can become very difficult. But, if she's going to marry me, she's going to learn how to cook.'
The 34-year-old funnyman also claimed Katy should be delighted by his previous womanising ways as the fact he has now chosen monogamy proves how much he loves her.
He told Parade.com: "I said, 'Katy, you need to know, I'm not virgin. In fact, if you're counting, the list of my sexual escapades is mind-boggling. But these women will be celebrated for ever more. And they will live on in my imagination.'
'Then, I said, 'Katy, look at my past as an audition process. I went through all of those girls to get to you. And you don't even have to thank me.'
"I didn't choose monogamy. Monogamy chose me. I feel excited to be marrying such a lovely girl. I am now officially engaged because love made me crazy. It's a big brain trick. Love is the universal migraine.'
Russell also admitted he and the 25-year-old star want to start a family.
He joked: 'Of course we're going to have a child some day. I'm hoping for a hybrid creature, something from Greek mythology like a satyr."
He said: "Katy is sexy, which is good because if I don't have an orgasm every 15 or 16 minutes, I can become very difficult. But, if she's going to marry me, she's going to learn how to cook.'
The 34-year-old funnyman also claimed Katy should be delighted by his previous womanising ways as the fact he has now chosen monogamy proves how much he loves her.
He told Parade.com: "I said, 'Katy, you need to know, I'm not virgin. In fact, if you're counting, the list of my sexual escapades is mind-boggling. But these women will be celebrated for ever more. And they will live on in my imagination.'
'Then, I said, 'Katy, look at my past as an audition process. I went through all of those girls to get to you. And you don't even have to thank me.'
"I didn't choose monogamy. Monogamy chose me. I feel excited to be marrying such a lovely girl. I am now officially engaged because love made me crazy. It's a big brain trick. Love is the universal migraine.'
Russell also admitted he and the 25-year-old star want to start a family.
He joked: 'Of course we're going to have a child some day. I'm hoping for a hybrid creature, something from Greek mythology like a satyr."
Christina Aguilera loves wearing latex
Christina Aguilera loves wearing latex even though it gives her an itchy rash.
The singer – whose new single 'Not Myself Tonight' shows the pop star in a number of racy and provocative outfits – admitted shooting the video for the raunchy song was "torture" because of the tight latex clothing.
She said: "For my video shoot I didn't go to bed until five in the morning... in the freezing rain, in the cold, wearing a two-piece red latex outfit. Torture! I got nauseous with exhaustion from the video shoot. It was just a long day. Did I get a skin allergy from the latex? I did get a little bit of a rash at one point. Where? Next question!"
The 29-year-old beauty – who has a two-year-old son, Max, with her music producer husband Jordan Bratman – admitted her spouse loves to see her in fetish clothing, although she wouldn't like it if he tried to return the favour.
She said: "It's beautiful...I'm really into fetish gear and latex is really making a strong statement for me. Good body contours. Has my husband worn it? I would not know! And I'll never know! You don't want to get your b**ls caught in that."
The only time Christina hasn't worn such provocative outfits is when she was pregnant.
She added to Q magazine: 'Have I ever toned it down? Never! Well, maybe when I was pregnant. There was no latex then."
The singer – whose new single 'Not Myself Tonight' shows the pop star in a number of racy and provocative outfits – admitted shooting the video for the raunchy song was "torture" because of the tight latex clothing.
She said: "For my video shoot I didn't go to bed until five in the morning... in the freezing rain, in the cold, wearing a two-piece red latex outfit. Torture! I got nauseous with exhaustion from the video shoot. It was just a long day. Did I get a skin allergy from the latex? I did get a little bit of a rash at one point. Where? Next question!"
The 29-year-old beauty – who has a two-year-old son, Max, with her music producer husband Jordan Bratman – admitted her spouse loves to see her in fetish clothing, although she wouldn't like it if he tried to return the favour.
She said: "It's beautiful...I'm really into fetish gear and latex is really making a strong statement for me. Good body contours. Has my husband worn it? I would not know! And I'll never know! You don't want to get your b**ls caught in that."
The only time Christina hasn't worn such provocative outfits is when she was pregnant.
She added to Q magazine: 'Have I ever toned it down? Never! Well, maybe when I was pregnant. There was no latex then."
Wyclef Jean urges Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt to adopt a child from Haiti
Wyclef Jean has urged Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt to adopt a child from Haiti.
The singer has appealed to his friends – who have three adopted children and three biological kids – to take on the care of an impoverished youngster from his earthquake-stricken home nation.
He said: 'Brad and Angie, please! Please adopt a child from Haiti!
"I have so many celebrity friends who have really supported this cause and who continue to support this cause. Our job is to help those little kids, to give them a chance. If we give them a chance they'll have a better tomorrow."
However, Angelina has already admitted that while she and Brad are keen to adopt children from all over the world – their non-biological kids are from Vietnam, Cambodia and Ethiopia – adopting a Haitian child is not something they are currently considering.
She previously said: 'I'm always open to children around the world. We're that kind of family. Brad and I talk about that. But that's not what we're focusing on at this time, by any means.'
In February, the couple travelled to the country – which was hit by a devastating earthquake the previous month – and donated $1 million through their Jolie-Pitt Foundation to Doctors Without Borders.
The singer has appealed to his friends – who have three adopted children and three biological kids – to take on the care of an impoverished youngster from his earthquake-stricken home nation.
He said: 'Brad and Angie, please! Please adopt a child from Haiti!
"I have so many celebrity friends who have really supported this cause and who continue to support this cause. Our job is to help those little kids, to give them a chance. If we give them a chance they'll have a better tomorrow."
However, Angelina has already admitted that while she and Brad are keen to adopt children from all over the world – their non-biological kids are from Vietnam, Cambodia and Ethiopia – adopting a Haitian child is not something they are currently considering.
She previously said: 'I'm always open to children around the world. We're that kind of family. Brad and I talk about that. But that's not what we're focusing on at this time, by any means.'
In February, the couple travelled to the country – which was hit by a devastating earthquake the previous month – and donated $1 million through their Jolie-Pitt Foundation to Doctors Without Borders.
Dominic Cooper frolics with Lindsay Lohan in Cannes
Dominic Cooper had fun with Lindsay Lohan at the Cannes Film Festival
The 31-year-old actor – who is currently taking a break from his relationship with Amanda Seyfried – enjoyed dancing with the actress at a concert by legendary performer Grace Jones.
Asked about Lindsay, Dominic told BANG Showbiz: 'Yeah she was there, she was dancing - we were all dancing, it was Grace Jones! Grace was three hours late. Fantastic. But she should be, she was wonderful.'
The British star also admits he had a great time in the French Mediterranean resort, but couldn’t help but be overwhelmed by his lavish surroundings.
He said: 'I was in awe of Cannes. I was on a yacht with submarines attached!'
Dominic and his 'Mamma Mia!’ co-star girlfriend Amanda went on a break last week, but are trying to work out their problems.
A source said: 'Amanda and Dominic have been on and off for a while – and right now they’re taking a break. But they’re great friends and could still get back together.
They still talk all the time and are trying to work things out. There is no drama. They are just on a break.'
The 31-year-old actor – who is currently taking a break from his relationship with Amanda Seyfried – enjoyed dancing with the actress at a concert by legendary performer Grace Jones.
Asked about Lindsay, Dominic told BANG Showbiz: 'Yeah she was there, she was dancing - we were all dancing, it was Grace Jones! Grace was three hours late. Fantastic. But she should be, she was wonderful.'
The British star also admits he had a great time in the French Mediterranean resort, but couldn’t help but be overwhelmed by his lavish surroundings.
He said: 'I was in awe of Cannes. I was on a yacht with submarines attached!'
Dominic and his 'Mamma Mia!’ co-star girlfriend Amanda went on a break last week, but are trying to work out their problems.
A source said: 'Amanda and Dominic have been on and off for a while – and right now they’re taking a break. But they’re great friends and could still get back together.
They still talk all the time and are trying to work things out. There is no drama. They are just on a break.'
Stephen Gately's widower gets estate
Stephen Gately's widower Andy Cowles will receive nearly £1 million from his husband’s estate.
The Boyzone singer – who died in Majorca last October as a result of a congenital heart defect - didn't leave a will at the time of his death, but according to figures released yesterday (26.05.10) by the Probate Registry, Andy will still receive the huge sum.
Although mystery had surrounded Stephen's lack of a will, including reports at the time of his death that a version of it had gone missing, his internet entrepreneur civil partner will inherit £450,000 outright, as well as half of the rest of Stephen's estate – worth £519,910 – and his personal possessions.
Andy, 32, spoke only days after his partner's death saying he wouldn't inherit any of his fortune because he wanted the money to go to either family or charity.
Despite this, the parents of the Irish star – who left behind £1.5 million after £2 million worth of debts were cleared – will receive half of his £519,910 estate.
His sister Michelle and brothers Alan, Mark and Tony will receive nothing.
Stephen and Andy met in 2002 and a year later had a commitment ceremony in Las Vegas, before entering into a civil partnership in 2006.
The Boyzone singer – who died in Majorca last October as a result of a congenital heart defect - didn't leave a will at the time of his death, but according to figures released yesterday (26.05.10) by the Probate Registry, Andy will still receive the huge sum.
Although mystery had surrounded Stephen's lack of a will, including reports at the time of his death that a version of it had gone missing, his internet entrepreneur civil partner will inherit £450,000 outright, as well as half of the rest of Stephen's estate – worth £519,910 – and his personal possessions.
Andy, 32, spoke only days after his partner's death saying he wouldn't inherit any of his fortune because he wanted the money to go to either family or charity.
Despite this, the parents of the Irish star – who left behind £1.5 million after £2 million worth of debts were cleared – will receive half of his £519,910 estate.
His sister Michelle and brothers Alan, Mark and Tony will receive nothing.
Stephen and Andy met in 2002 and a year later had a commitment ceremony in Las Vegas, before entering into a civil partnership in 2006.
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