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Archive for August 2007

August 22nd, 2007

Amy Winehouse Cancels American & Canadian Tour | Ordered To Rest = Rehab

The troubles Amy Winehouse has been having are all over the media right now. You can’t open a newspaper in the UK without being faced by the latest news on the singer.
So the news that Winehouse has postponed her US and Canadian tour until 2008 came as no surprise to anyone.
I reported just over […]

By User ImageDave Parrack -- 11 comments

August 22nd, 2007

Annie Lennox New Solo Album Details | Plus The Video For New Single ‘Dark Road’

Annie Lennox is preparing to release her fourth solo album ‘Songs Of Mass Destruction’ which is due for worldwide release on October 1st. Lennox, now 53 but looking like someone in their early 40s, is best known for being lead singer in the band Eurythmics with Dave Stewart, but has had some solo career success […]

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August 21st, 2007

Rolling Stones To Retire From Live Tours? | London O2 Arena Show To Be Last Ever

I might have missed my chance to see The Rolling Stones live. Damn and blast, yes, it looks like I’ve left it just that bit too late to see a classic group play their tunes in person.
Rumours are abound that the group will announce their plans to retire from live shows after this Sundays […]

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August 20th, 2007

Mika Reworks Hit Single ‘Big Girl (You Are Beautiful)’ For Ugly Betty Series 2

Mika has re-recorded his recent hit single ‘Big Girl (You Are Beautiful)‘ for the American television show Ugly Betty.
In the new version, Mika has changed the chorus lyrics from “Hey big girl, you are beautiful” to “Hey Betty, you are beautiful“. A subtle change I’m sure you’ll agree… hmm.
The song has been reworked to […]

By User ImageDave Parrack -- 0 comments

August 19th, 2007

UK Singles Charts 19/08/2007 | Kanye West Stronger At Number 1

Kanye West launched himself straight in to number 1 in the official UK charts this week with ‘Stronger’. I really like this song, which is a collaboration of sorts with French electro clubbers Daft Punk. In other words it’s Kanye West rapping over the top of their song ‘Harder, Better, Faster, Stronger. It’s great though, […]

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August 18th, 2007

Charity Auction Announced | Own Noel Gallagher’s Guitar Or Johnny Borrell’s Jeans

Have you ever wanted to own Oasis‘ Noel Gallagher’s guitar? No?
Ok, erm then what about a pair of Johnny Borrell from Razorlight’s trademark white drainpipe jeans? No again? Well then don’t bid on either of these lots at a forthcoming auction for the charity Teenage Cancer Trust.
Indie promoters Trekstock are organising the auction with all […]

By User ImageDave Parrack -- 0 comments

August 17th, 2007

The Cribs - Moving Pictures | Single & Video Review

Carrying on the trend for reviewing singles about 2 weeks late I’m afraid. I will catch up honest, it’s just bad time management that’s all! Here we have The Cribs new single called ‘Moving Pictures’ which was released on July 30th in the UK.
I’m a big fan of The Cribs, well at least their music […]

By User ImageDave Parrack -- 3 comments

August 16th, 2007

Mandy Moore Covers Rihanna | As If One ‘Umbrella’ Wasn’t Enough

We’ve finally, after weeks of trying, got rid of Rihanna from number 1 in the UK Singles charts. But not before she drilled that bloody ‘Umbrella’ song in to each and every one of our heads, whether we wanted it there or not.
For about 3 months, I had to endure hearing the song twice […]

By User ImageDave Parrack -- 2 comments

August 16th, 2007

Art Brut Announce Small North American Tour To Support ‘It’s A Bit Complicated’

Art Brut, one of my favourite bands at the moment, have announced a small North American tour in support of and to promote their recent 2nd album ‘It’s A Bit Complicated’.
The English Indie Rock/Alternative Art Rock band have already supported Maximo Park on tour over various dates in bot America and Europe, and are […]

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August 15th, 2007

Queen Vs Michael Jackson Mash Up Video | I Want To Break Free - Black Or White!

I have another song and video mash up for you today. After my first selected mash up of The Beatles Vs The Monkees, I thought it would be a good idea to try to find another video edited collaboration between two massive and hugely successful artists. This time I found myself with a Queen Vs […]

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