Lionsgate U.K. inks for distrib'n; HanWay selling in Toronto
Michael Caine and Emily Mortimer experience signed on to lead in "Harry Brown," a British vigilance man thriller from MARV Films. Lionsgate U.K. has just acquired the U.K. dispersion rights on the film, which British director Daniel Barber is helming.
"Brown" centers on an elderly ex-serviceman and widower (Caine) wHO lives lone, within a community that has been decimated by drugs and gun offence. When his best friend is murdered, the man dispenses his own brand of justice. Gary Young wrote the script.
Mortimer plays a young constabulary officer.
"It's a new urban Western that reflects the stark realities of youth offence in the 21st 100 both in the U.K. and internationally," said MARV's Kris Thykier, who is producing with Keith Bell ("The Descent")
The film will shoot exclusively on placement in the U.K., and principal photography is set to begin in November.
HanWay Films is marketing the plastic film in Toronto.
Barber directed 2007's "The Tonto Woman," which was nominated for an Oscar in the live-action scant category.
Borys Kit reported from Toronto; Stuart Kemp reported from London.
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Saturday 30 August 2008
Stacy Keibler Will Drink You Under the Table
Former WWE diva turned "Dancing with the Stars" booty shaker Stacy Keibler got her groove on -- and then some -- by knocking back shots at a Manhattan Beach bar on Thursday night.
Notice the unsucked lime still sitting on the table. Stacy don't need no sissy lime.
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Notice the unsucked lime still sitting on the table. Stacy don't need no sissy lime.
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Wednesday 20 August 2008
Ben Stiller - Movie Reviews Tropic Thunder
Advocates for the mentally disabled may be denouncing the Ben Stiller comedy Tropic Thunder. Movie critics, by and large, are not. In the Chicago Sun-Times , Roger Ebert awards the picture show three and a half stars, composition, "It's the kind of summer comedy that rolls in, makes a mickle of people laugh and rolls on to video recording. It's been a good summer for that." Bob Strauss in the Los Angeles Daily News was apparently still chuckling over the flick when he wrote, "Fun-impaired critics world Health Organization complained that last week's Pineapple Express went over the top ought to get a load of this week's R-rated laughter riot, Tropic Thunder . Mount Everest would look like a atom from this one's extreme altitude. Which is incisively how it should be. Ben Stiller's latest sends up all things portentous about Hollywood, and the perfect volume setting for this tolerant of irony is 11." The Los Angeles Times 's Kenneth Turan is a fleck more restrained, calling the film "simultaneously smart and dumb, admixture clever sarcasm with way over-the-top coarseness and unrelenting profanity." Claudia Puig in USA Today agrees, commenting "There ar some wildly funny scenes, a few leaden ones and others that ar scattershot, with humorous sarcasm undercut by over-the-top grisliness. Still, when it's funny, it's really funny." Lou Lumenick sums up in the New York Post " Tropic Thunder is "all over the place, but it's hard to get too tough on a Hollywood satire that in the end loves Hollywood so much that it's just not going to take whatever prisoners." But Rick Groen in the Toronto Globe and Mail isn't riant. "Tropic Thunder is an assault in the pretence of a comedy," he writes, "Watching it is like getting mugged by a merry andrew. Sure, by my bruised reckoning, on that point are a few chuckles here, only you'll decidedly pay a price for them." And apparently referring to reports that the film cost $150 one thousand thousand to make, Michael Phillips writes in the Chicago Tribune , "In the end Tropic Thunder is an expensive merry andrew about an expensive fathead, and the results are very impressive and fancy-looking ... too telling, really, to fully unleash the humour in the situations."
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Sunday 10 August 2008
Urban review: Various, Good Times: London
It must be that time of year - carnival sentence. The latest Good Times compilation from Norman Jay MBE (as he insists on styling himself) is yet some other cracker. Ella Fitzgerald's overlay of the Temptations' Get Ready' sits next to the vintage hip hop of Caveman's 'I'm Ready', and classical R&B and reggae battles it out with cuts from the likes of the Hypnotic Brass Ensemble.
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Thursday 19 June 2008
Sugababes: 'We can mix it with the big festival bands'
Sugababes declared they are happy taking on the likes of Sex Pistols and Ian Brown as they played the Isle Of Wight Festival tonight (June 14).
The girlband performed on the Big Top Stage, a new addition to the event in 2008, while the festival heavyweights performed on the Main Stage.
However, the trio declared they feel right at home mixing with the bands.
"We might not be seen as a traditional festival act, but we've played quite a few now," Heidi Range told NME.COM. "We've done the mainstage at Glastonbury and V Festival (pictured) so we know what to expect. We haven't played one in a while though so it's always a bit of a challenge, you've got to prove yourself again."
The band who performed a greatest hits set, added that unlike some of the bigger stars they had got out and about early and watched some of their favourite acts.
"It's an absolutely brilliant festival and it's got a great atmosphere so you've definitely got to be in the spirit of the festival and get out there," declared Amelle Berrabah. "We got out and about earlier. We watched Kate Nash and The Enemy who were both brilliant, which really made us look forward to our set."
Keep up with this weekend's (June 13-15) festival action as it happens on NME.COM. For news, pictures and blogs keep checking the NME.COM's Isle Of Wight Festival page and NME.COM's Download Festival page for live coverage from both sites.
The girlband performed on the Big Top Stage, a new addition to the event in 2008, while the festival heavyweights performed on the Main Stage.
However, the trio declared they feel right at home mixing with the bands.
"We might not be seen as a traditional festival act, but we've played quite a few now," Heidi Range told NME.COM. "We've done the mainstage at Glastonbury and V Festival (pictured) so we know what to expect. We haven't played one in a while though so it's always a bit of a challenge, you've got to prove yourself again."
The band who performed a greatest hits set, added that unlike some of the bigger stars they had got out and about early and watched some of their favourite acts.
"It's an absolutely brilliant festival and it's got a great atmosphere so you've definitely got to be in the spirit of the festival and get out there," declared Amelle Berrabah. "We got out and about earlier. We watched Kate Nash and The Enemy who were both brilliant, which really made us look forward to our set."
Keep up with this weekend's (June 13-15) festival action as it happens on NME.COM. For news, pictures and blogs keep checking the NME.COM's Isle Of Wight Festival page and NME.COM's Download Festival page for live coverage from both sites.
Tuesday 10 June 2008
Fergie's mother denies pregnancy reports
Singer Fergie's mother has denied media speculation that her daughter is pregnant.
Speaking on Ryan Seacrest's radio show on KIIS FM, Terri Ferguson responded to the baby rumours by saying: "Nope, not at all."
Fergie's mother then added: "Did you see her at the Grammys?", describing her 32-year-old daughter as "skinny, skinny, skinny".
Recent media reports suggested that the singer, real name Stacy Ferguson, had decided to change her wedding date.
However, Terri Ferguson dismissed these reports, saying: "We are not moving up the wedding."
"I think people can't believe people do get married just because they love each other, not because they are pregnant," she said.
Speaking on Ryan Seacrest's radio show on KIIS FM, Terri Ferguson responded to the baby rumours by saying: "Nope, not at all."
Fergie's mother then added: "Did you see her at the Grammys?", describing her 32-year-old daughter as "skinny, skinny, skinny".
Recent media reports suggested that the singer, real name Stacy Ferguson, had decided to change her wedding date.
However, Terri Ferguson dismissed these reports, saying: "We are not moving up the wedding."
"I think people can't believe people do get married just because they love each other, not because they are pregnant," she said.
Wednesday 4 June 2008
'American Idol' Played A Cruel Joke, But Michael Johns Is Unfazed: 'I Get The Television Aspect Of This Competition'
Last year, the decision to not eliminate any contestants during "Idol Gives Back" week was billed as the most shocking results show in "American Idol" history. Well, Michael Johns fans might beg to differ.
Although he had spent no previous time in the bottom three, the 29-year-old Aussie was given the boot after wailing Aerosmith's "Dream On" on Tuesday. And to add to Johns' distress, Ryan Seacrest implied that history might repeat itself with another no-elimination week — only it didn't.
We caught up with the aspiring rocker to talk about Ryan's cruel tease, how his professional background affected his time on the show and why Nicole Kidman got in touch with him.
Q: How were you feeling after you were eliminated?
A: I would be lying to say that I wasn't shocked. I hadn't been in the bottom three, and I thought definitely the last two or three weeks had been my strongest. We're in this competition, and stuff can happen — and it did.
Q: During the results show, Ryan made you — and the rest of us — think that you might be spared for "Idol Gives Back" week. How did you feel about that twist?
A: You know, look, I get the television aspect of this competition, but yeah, it was tough, because I thought, 'OK, I'm going home.' And then they did that, and I thought, 'OK, wait a second, I'm not going home, and they're having a good laugh.' And I haven't been in the bottom three before, so I was thinking that was a possibility. But then reality set in, and Ryan gave me a look that said, 'I am so sorry I had to do that.' You get it. You're in this business, so you get it. ... And after this, I'm going to make a great record, and it won't be the last you see of me.
Q: What did the judges say to you after your final performance?
A: You know, Paula's been — I think Paula's been spot-on this year. It's been kind of a weird judging year, so all the contestants kind of feel that. But Paula just grabbed me and goes, 'Look, I have no doubt in my mind that I'm going to be sitting in a concert you're doing very soon. You're super-talented.' And Randy gave me that kind of advice, like, 'Dawg, you know I can't wait to see what you're going to do with your career.' And that fact that Simon told me that he's going to miss me and that I'm a good guy, you know, 'You're a good guy,' from Simon, that's really cool.
Q: How has it been a weird judging year?
A: I've watched the show for about six years, and sometimes the judges just got it wrong this year. Like, I think Syesha's performance Tuesday night [of Fantasia's "I Believe"] was absolutely stellar, and some of the notes she hit and everything, and she got bagged for it. And Carly's the same way. We've all been there. What I've learned from "Idol" is, you've got to stay true to yourself. You can't go out there and go, "I've got to go out there and sing this song because it's going to impress Simon," you know what I mean? You can't plan those days when the judges are going to like it.
Q: What do you think about Simon Cowell's comments?
A: Sometimes Simon is just off the mark, to be honest. I mean, most times he's on, and I respect his opinion a lot, but you know, he wanted to me to sing that blues/soul stuff every week, and ... I'm a rock/soul singer. I like to do both genres, and so I wasn't necessarily going to pander to what the judges say every week. You have to go out there and say, "This is the kind of record I'm going to make, and this is the sound I do." And some weeks they loved it, some weeks they didn't. That was all.
Q: How important do you think the judges are as far as voting goes?
A: Simon's very influential. They all are. But for me, what was more important was showing America what kind of record I'm going to make after the fact. ... That was more important to me than getting the three thumbs-up at the end of the day, you know what I'm saying?
Q: What was it like to work with Dolly Parton?
A: Absolutely amazing. I even got to speak to her this morning. And she was just saying ... what a fan of mine she is. And that's just, it's just so surreal to hear Dolly Parton saying, "I can't wait to sing a duet with you one day." I mean, that's awesome.
Q: Have you heard from celebrity fans other than Dolly?
A: Yeah, I got a reach-out from Keith Urban and Nicole Kidman, saying that I was their favorite and they watched every week and just — it's just amazing how far this reaches. Everyone from Dolly Parton to Keith Urban. It's just amazing.
Q: You've been rocking an ascot during your past few performances. Do you think your fashion choices had anything to do with your elimination?
A: [Laughs.] No, I don't think so. I mean, the ascot that killed America? It was a fun outfit, it was time to step it up a bit stylistically, and I went for it and I have no regrets.
Q: The top eight sang a pretty overtly religious song during the results show on Thursday. Was there any debate about having all the contestants sing a Christian song?
A: Religion is personal. I think there's a big difference between spiritual and religious. But with "Idol Gives Back," it's a bigger picture out there. Just to be a part of something like that, it's just magic. ... You think [you're on] this singing competition, but then Sunday night happens [the "Idol Gives Back" taping], and it's like, "Oh, my goodness." It's amazing seeing these artists giving back. I was happy to sing it.
Q: What does it mean to you that people are so shocked about your elimination?
A: Nothing has sunk in just yet, but the backlash I've been seeing ... means a lot, and it means that I struck a nerve somewhere. And this year more than any year, I really believe, especially with this top eight, you can't look at the person that's your favorite and go, 'Oh, he had a good week,' or, 'She had a good week. I'm going to give them half of my votes and give my votes to the other one that didn't do as well,' you know what I mean? A split vote like that happened, and unfortunately the people you thought were going to be safe went home.
Q: Did you feel any of the backlash about people not wanting a foreigner to win "American Idol"?
A: If you look at all the contestants, it's been a pretty amazing year. It really has been "Melting-Pot Idol." ... It was really cool to see that America didn't care about that part as much. They cared about the fact [of], 'Are you a real person?' and 'Can you sing?' I think that's all that you can ask for out of this kind of competition.
Q: A lot of early "Idol" front-runners have been eliminated before their time, like Chris Daughtry and Jennifer Hudson. Do those people give you hope that an early exit isn't the kiss of death?
A: Yeah. Look, I mean especially this year, it's been written in the press [that] this is the best top 12 they've ever had. ... But if I had any season I could have been on, to be a part of this one was just really special. There was no laughing stock, there were no jokes. I think we had a lot of respect in the public eye, and that's something I can be really proud of.
Q: How do you think your previous professional experience affected your time on "Idol"?
A: Yeah, I wasn't sure how that would work out for me. The thing about this season is a lot of us have made records or worked with producers, and we all had something cooking, you know what I mean? And I think that's why you're seeing such a strong top 12. It's really refreshing for me to be on a show that had so such talent this year, you know? ... So did it help me or hurt me? I don't know.
Q: Your farewell video showed a very goofy side of you, but you seem so serious onstage. Why didn't we see more of that fun side?
A: When I perform, I go into it — even when we're in dress rehearsals and stuff, I go up another notch from there. I don't know what comes out of me. But offstage, that's a whole different person — I'm just Michael, I have a bit of fun — but onstage is where I go to work.
Q: What song were you planning to sing for Mariah Carey week?
A: I was going to do a really cool version, a soul version, a soul/blues version of "Vision of Love." And it was hot, too, so I'm a little bummed.
Q: What are you looking forward to on the Idols Live Tour?
A: Just getting out there. I mean, how many chances [do you get] to have 10,000-plus people at a show? That's a pretty rare concept that we get to do this for the show. It's an honor. I just can't wait to get out there and rock.
Q: Do you have any advice for future contestants?
A: Absolutely. I think so highly of the show. I liked the show before as a fan, but after being through it and coming out the other side, it's like you're in the best hands with people who actually care about you. Just go in there and stay true to yourself, and good things can happen.
Get your "Idol" fix on MTV News' "American Idol" page, where you'll find all the latest news, interviews and opinions. And relive six seasons of "Idol" hot messes and high notes in six minutes with our video timeline.
Although he had spent no previous time in the bottom three, the 29-year-old Aussie was given the boot after wailing Aerosmith's "Dream On" on Tuesday. And to add to Johns' distress, Ryan Seacrest implied that history might repeat itself with another no-elimination week — only it didn't.
We caught up with the aspiring rocker to talk about Ryan's cruel tease, how his professional background affected his time on the show and why Nicole Kidman got in touch with him.
Q: How were you feeling after you were eliminated?
A: I would be lying to say that I wasn't shocked. I hadn't been in the bottom three, and I thought definitely the last two or three weeks had been my strongest. We're in this competition, and stuff can happen — and it did.
Q: During the results show, Ryan made you — and the rest of us — think that you might be spared for "Idol Gives Back" week. How did you feel about that twist?
A: You know, look, I get the television aspect of this competition, but yeah, it was tough, because I thought, 'OK, I'm going home.' And then they did that, and I thought, 'OK, wait a second, I'm not going home, and they're having a good laugh.' And I haven't been in the bottom three before, so I was thinking that was a possibility. But then reality set in, and Ryan gave me a look that said, 'I am so sorry I had to do that.' You get it. You're in this business, so you get it. ... And after this, I'm going to make a great record, and it won't be the last you see of me.
Q: What did the judges say to you after your final performance?
A: You know, Paula's been — I think Paula's been spot-on this year. It's been kind of a weird judging year, so all the contestants kind of feel that. But Paula just grabbed me and goes, 'Look, I have no doubt in my mind that I'm going to be sitting in a concert you're doing very soon. You're super-talented.' And Randy gave me that kind of advice, like, 'Dawg, you know I can't wait to see what you're going to do with your career.' And that fact that Simon told me that he's going to miss me and that I'm a good guy, you know, 'You're a good guy,' from Simon, that's really cool.
Q: How has it been a weird judging year?
A: I've watched the show for about six years, and sometimes the judges just got it wrong this year. Like, I think Syesha's performance Tuesday night [of Fantasia's "I Believe"] was absolutely stellar, and some of the notes she hit and everything, and she got bagged for it. And Carly's the same way. We've all been there. What I've learned from "Idol" is, you've got to stay true to yourself. You can't go out there and go, "I've got to go out there and sing this song because it's going to impress Simon," you know what I mean? You can't plan those days when the judges are going to like it.
Q: What do you think about Simon Cowell's comments?
A: Sometimes Simon is just off the mark, to be honest. I mean, most times he's on, and I respect his opinion a lot, but you know, he wanted to me to sing that blues/soul stuff every week, and ... I'm a rock/soul singer. I like to do both genres, and so I wasn't necessarily going to pander to what the judges say every week. You have to go out there and say, "This is the kind of record I'm going to make, and this is the sound I do." And some weeks they loved it, some weeks they didn't. That was all.
Q: How important do you think the judges are as far as voting goes?
A: Simon's very influential. They all are. But for me, what was more important was showing America what kind of record I'm going to make after the fact. ... That was more important to me than getting the three thumbs-up at the end of the day, you know what I'm saying?
Q: What was it like to work with Dolly Parton?
A: Absolutely amazing. I even got to speak to her this morning. And she was just saying ... what a fan of mine she is. And that's just, it's just so surreal to hear Dolly Parton saying, "I can't wait to sing a duet with you one day." I mean, that's awesome.
Q: Have you heard from celebrity fans other than Dolly?
A: Yeah, I got a reach-out from Keith Urban and Nicole Kidman, saying that I was their favorite and they watched every week and just — it's just amazing how far this reaches. Everyone from Dolly Parton to Keith Urban. It's just amazing.
Q: You've been rocking an ascot during your past few performances. Do you think your fashion choices had anything to do with your elimination?
A: [Laughs.] No, I don't think so. I mean, the ascot that killed America? It was a fun outfit, it was time to step it up a bit stylistically, and I went for it and I have no regrets.
Q: The top eight sang a pretty overtly religious song during the results show on Thursday. Was there any debate about having all the contestants sing a Christian song?
A: Religion is personal. I think there's a big difference between spiritual and religious. But with "Idol Gives Back," it's a bigger picture out there. Just to be a part of something like that, it's just magic. ... You think [you're on] this singing competition, but then Sunday night happens [the "Idol Gives Back" taping], and it's like, "Oh, my goodness." It's amazing seeing these artists giving back. I was happy to sing it.
Q: What does it mean to you that people are so shocked about your elimination?
A: Nothing has sunk in just yet, but the backlash I've been seeing ... means a lot, and it means that I struck a nerve somewhere. And this year more than any year, I really believe, especially with this top eight, you can't look at the person that's your favorite and go, 'Oh, he had a good week,' or, 'She had a good week. I'm going to give them half of my votes and give my votes to the other one that didn't do as well,' you know what I mean? A split vote like that happened, and unfortunately the people you thought were going to be safe went home.
Q: Did you feel any of the backlash about people not wanting a foreigner to win "American Idol"?
A: If you look at all the contestants, it's been a pretty amazing year. It really has been "Melting-Pot Idol." ... It was really cool to see that America didn't care about that part as much. They cared about the fact [of], 'Are you a real person?' and 'Can you sing?' I think that's all that you can ask for out of this kind of competition.
Q: A lot of early "Idol" front-runners have been eliminated before their time, like Chris Daughtry and Jennifer Hudson. Do those people give you hope that an early exit isn't the kiss of death?
A: Yeah. Look, I mean especially this year, it's been written in the press [that] this is the best top 12 they've ever had. ... But if I had any season I could have been on, to be a part of this one was just really special. There was no laughing stock, there were no jokes. I think we had a lot of respect in the public eye, and that's something I can be really proud of.
Q: How do you think your previous professional experience affected your time on "Idol"?
A: Yeah, I wasn't sure how that would work out for me. The thing about this season is a lot of us have made records or worked with producers, and we all had something cooking, you know what I mean? And I think that's why you're seeing such a strong top 12. It's really refreshing for me to be on a show that had so such talent this year, you know? ... So did it help me or hurt me? I don't know.
Q: Your farewell video showed a very goofy side of you, but you seem so serious onstage. Why didn't we see more of that fun side?
A: When I perform, I go into it — even when we're in dress rehearsals and stuff, I go up another notch from there. I don't know what comes out of me. But offstage, that's a whole different person — I'm just Michael, I have a bit of fun — but onstage is where I go to work.
Q: What song were you planning to sing for Mariah Carey week?
A: I was going to do a really cool version, a soul version, a soul/blues version of "Vision of Love." And it was hot, too, so I'm a little bummed.
Q: What are you looking forward to on the Idols Live Tour?
A: Just getting out there. I mean, how many chances [do you get] to have 10,000-plus people at a show? That's a pretty rare concept that we get to do this for the show. It's an honor. I just can't wait to get out there and rock.
Q: Do you have any advice for future contestants?
A: Absolutely. I think so highly of the show. I liked the show before as a fan, but after being through it and coming out the other side, it's like you're in the best hands with people who actually care about you. Just go in there and stay true to yourself, and good things can happen.
Get your "Idol" fix on MTV News' "American Idol" page, where you'll find all the latest news, interviews and opinions. And relive six seasons of "Idol" hot messes and high notes in six minutes with our video timeline.
Thursday 29 May 2008
Mariah Carey Planning $4 Million Wedding Redux
Her hush-hush Bahamas wedding to Nick Cannon was apparently a bit too low-key for Mariah Carey’s tastes so she's planning to exchange vows again in a $4 million extravaganza in New York.
Needless to say, wedding number two is gearing up to be completely over the top.
“It’s going to be held in New York City in the next six weeks. Picture a wedding on the scale of Liza Minnelli’s (to David Gest) and you’ll be on the right track,” says an insider.
Mariah and Cannon wed on April 30, a mere two months after meeting on the set of the video for her single Bye Bye.
The singer later told Ellen Degeneres that the guests were mainly made up of "people there to do my hair and help me with the dress.”
A source tells MSNBC’s The Scoop that this time round, "She wants over 2,000 guests and the budget will be well over $4 million and she’ll have at least 14 bridesmaids.”
Needless to say, wedding number two is gearing up to be completely over the top.
“It’s going to be held in New York City in the next six weeks. Picture a wedding on the scale of Liza Minnelli’s (to David Gest) and you’ll be on the right track,” says an insider.
Mariah and Cannon wed on April 30, a mere two months after meeting on the set of the video for her single Bye Bye.
The singer later told Ellen Degeneres that the guests were mainly made up of "people there to do my hair and help me with the dress.”
A source tells MSNBC’s The Scoop that this time round, "She wants over 2,000 guests and the budget will be well over $4 million and she’ll have at least 14 bridesmaids.”
Thursday 22 May 2008
Tina Turner plans first tour in eight years
Tina Turner plans first tour in eight years
At the Grammys in Feb, Beyonce introduced her as "the Queen." In the fall, Tina Turner will take it to her loyal subjects.
Friday 9 May 2008
Glastonbury retains registration system
Glastonbury retains registration system
Music lovers hoping for a ticket to this year's Glastonbury Festival will bear to register their interest next month, organiser Michael Eavis has confirmed.
As persona of the battle against touts, anyone wanting a ticket to the world's biggest music and performing humanistic discipline festival must read by the ending of Feb.
Eavis said: "I want to preserve up the impulse we gathered last year by stopping ticket touting altogether.
"Thank you for existence so supportive of our registration process, which is, after completely, quite an tedious. I revalue it so much."
The 2008 registration process is similar to last year's system, which involved provision contact inside information and a criterion pass photograph.
Everyone, including children elderly 13 and all over, wHO wants to bribe tickets testament need to record number one to be eligible to go through the gross revenue operation on 6 April.
Music lovers can buoy either sign up online - via world Wide Web.glastonburyfestivals.co.uk - or by completing a registration descriptor which is available from any arm of encampment fund chain Millets.
Glastonbury Festival 2008 takes place at Worthy Produce in Somerset, England over the weekend of 27-29 June.
Bob Dorough
Tuesday 29 April 2008
50 Cent And G-Unit Members Smacked With Lawsuit
50 Cent And G-Unit Members Smacked With Lawsuit
50 Cent [ tickets ] and several members of his G-Unit posse hold been hit with a case brought by the mama of a teenager son wHO says he was smacked around because he was wearing away a T-shirt that represented rivals of the rappers, according to the Newly York Daily News program.The son, James Rosemond--whose pa Jemmy (Partner in crime) Rosemond runs Czar Amusement and manages The Game, a G-Unit rival--claims four adult males attacked him on the streets of Freshly York Metropolis because he was wear a Czar Entertainment Jersey."It's hard to believe that a 14-year-old boy walking on E. 25th St. at 6 in the evening was attacked by four-spot adult males just because of the shirt he was wearing," said the teen's attorney in published reports.The suit of clothes brought by Rosemond's mama, Cynthia Reed, targets Tony Yayo [ tickets ], wHO dodged assault charges in the March 2007 run into only was ordered to perform 10 hours of community divine service for torment, according to published reports. As well named in the suit ar 50 Cent, several criminal record companies and Lawal Fletcher, wHO reportedly was locked up after admitting to smacking Rosemond. A lawyer representing 50, world Health Organization wasn't in Freshly York at the time of the incident and ne'er faced any felon charges, reportedly said Walter Reed is just looking at for a "quick payday."
Graham Coxon
Music highlights for Thurs., April 10
Music highlights for Thurs., April 10
Southwest Pelican State roots stone and Cajun band The Bluerunners does the deep set at d.b.a. It's Zydeco Night with Rosie Ledet at the Mid-City Lanes. Catch trumpeter Charlie Alton Glenn Miller & the Bif Bam Microphone boom Dance orchestra at Cubby Harbour. Hear...
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Thursday 24 April 2008
Sympathy for the Stones as Blackpool buries the hatchet over 1964 riot
Sympathy for the Stones as Blackpool buries the hatchet over 1964 riot
The Rolling Stones said it was only rock 'n' roll, but the people of Blackpool didn't like it and promptly banned them from the town. Simply now, 44 days afterwards their gig at the Empress Dance palace ended in a rioting, Blackpool has lifted the ban on the Stones playing a gig in the ithiel Town and apologised to the band.
Endorse in 1964 the Rolling Stones were banished from the town after their "suggestive" gig ended in chaos. Angry fans smashed crystal chandeliers, tore seating area and smashed a Henry Engelhard Steinway grand pianoforte. Bottles and stones were hurled, and 50 of the consultation had to be treated in hospital.
According to witnesses, the Stones were playing to a capacity audience of about 7,000 at the gig on 24 July 1964, when or so of the herd started spit at them. One piece was seen by Keith I. A. Richards with his hands on the stage and notification others to purpose their stolidity at his fellow guitarist Brian Jones. Ivor Armstrong Richards warned the man simply the spit began. He is so said to experience stood on the man's workforce and kicked his nose. The place erupted and the band ran off the stage before law officers with dogs calmed the position.
The sidesplitter angered the ithiel Town council fathers so much that they placed an indefinite ban on the Stones ever playing in Blackpool once more. Just now, virtually one-half a century on, the council has decided to lift the ban and ask over the aging rockers back to the seaside resort.
St. Peter Callow, the leader of Blackpool Council, explained: "From what I listen, about sections of the crowd were outraged at the performance – they establish it suggestive. Present it would belike seem real normal, only back and then the Wheeling Stones were really freshly to the scene and it wasn't something the fans were used to. A destiny of people got very wound up. The crowd were hysterical and they went wild and trashed our existence famous dance hall.
"As you'd imagine, the council and the people world Health Organization ran the venue at the time weren't rattling happy about it completely and banned the band from returning to the haunt. Only I cogitate it's now time for balancing. It's time to forget the hatchet and strain the hand of friendship. I desire to say: 'Come back, Mickey. Altogether is forgiven.'"
Blackpool has chosen to lift the ban to concur with the going of Dino Paul Crocetti Scorsese's biopic of the band titled Shine A Light, which premieres on 2 April in Leicester Square toes, London, and hundred other cinemas in the UK, including Blackpool's Odeon. Mr Callow added: "When we heard that they'd be orgasm indorse here, albeit not in the physique, the topic of their bachelor of Arts in Nursing surfaced once more and I decided it was meter to lift it and let bygones be bygones. I've instructed my stave at the townspeople hall to write a letter to the band's management explaining that the ban has now been lifted and that we would receive them back if they could match us in on ace of their public tours. The nonesuch scenario would be if they wanted to amount back and play a gig or fall and
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