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Huey Morgan Over Record Companies
Huey Morgan thinks record companies are "the past".The Fun Lovin' Criminals frontman made the decision for his band to release their recent live album 'Fun, Live, and Criminal' through website Pledge.com because he doesn't think...
By Bang Showbiz on 31 August 2011
Katy Perry Equals Michael Jackson Record
Katy Perry has matched Michael Jackson's record of having five number one hit singles from the same album on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart.The brunette beauty's latest release 'Last Friday Night (T.G.I.F)' made history...
By Bang Showbiz on 17 August 2011
Warrant Singer Dead
Warrant singer Jani Lane has been found dead. The 80s rocker - best known for the band's hit 'Cherry Pie' - was found dead in a room at a Comfort Inn motel near Los Angeles...
By Bang Showbiz on 12 August 2011
Meat Loaf Going Hip Hop?
Meat Loaf has been working with rapper Chuck D and producer Lil Jon.The 'Bat out of Hell' singer collaborated with the Public Enemy frontman - famed for his uncompromising political lyrics - and Lil Jon,...
By Bang Showbiz on 03 August 2011
Elton John Braves Rain For Magic Show
Sir Elton John praised his fans for braving the rain at Magic Summer Live in Hertfordshire yesterday (17.07.11), rewarding them with a hit-laden set. Although he arrived on stage half an hour later than advertised,...
By Bang Showbiz on 18 July 2011
Jessica Alba Understands Sex Science
Jessica Alba now understands the science behind why women are sexy.The pregnant 30-year-old actress gave birth to her three-year-old daughter - her child with husband Cash Warren - in June 2008 and admits since then...
By Bang Showbiz on 12 July 2011
Linkin Park Back In The Studio
Linkin Park have started on the follow up to 'A Thousand Suns' with Rick Rubin. The 'Shadow of the Day' group have "been in the studio writing" with the legendary producer, coming up with new...
By Bang Showbiz on 21 June 2011
Justin Bieber Snubbed By Rihanna
Justin Bieber was blocked by security when trying to talk to Rihanna at the Billboard Music Awards on Sunday (22.05.11).The 17-year-old singer - who was accompanied to the bash by girlfriend Selena Gomez - was...
By Bang Showbiz on 24 May 2011
Justin Bieber Wants To Duet With Selena
Justin Bieber would love to work with his girlfriend Selena Gomez. The 17-year-old singer began dating the Disney starlet last year and a smitten Justin - who recently revealed the brunette beauty makes him "really...
By Bang Showbiz on 23 May 2011
Johnny Marr Preparing New Healers Album
Johnny Marr will release a new album with The Healers next year.The ex-The Smiths guitarist is working on new songs under the band name - the closest thing he has to a solo project, as...
By Bang Showbiz on 18 May 2011
Beyonce Names Album 4
Beyonce Knowles has named her new album'4'. The 'Run The World (Girls)' singer originally planned a different title for her fourth solo record, but was convinced by her fans to name it after her lucky...
By Bang Showbiz on 12 May 2011
Lady Gaga Releases 'Judas' Early
Lady Gaga released her latest single 'Judas' four days early after it was leaked on the internet.The singer's new track - which is the second from her album 'Born This Way' - wasn't due to...
By Bang Showbiz on 17 April 2011
U2'S Sci-fi Sound
U2's next album will be "sci-fi".The 'With or Without You' group, fronted by singer Bono, worked with Lady Gaga producer RedOne on tracks for their next record, resulting in a "futuristic" sound.RedOne said: "Bono described...
By Bang Showbiz on 07 April 2011
Nate Dogg Dies
Nate Dogg has died aged 41.The singer - real name Nathaniel D. Hale - passed away unexpectedly last night (15.03.11) in Long Beach, California. While the cause of his death is not presently known, he...
By Bang Showbiz in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 16 March 2011
Alice Cooper's Hall Of Fame Tuxedos
Alice Cooper had "special tuxedos" made for him and his band's induction into the Rock 'N' Roll Hall Of Fame last night (14.03.11). The shock rocker was officially admitted to the hall in a ceremony...
By Bang Showbiz on 15 March 2011
Liam Gallagher Thinks Beady Eye Are The Best
Liam Gallagher has proclaimed Beady Eye 'the best band' on the "planet".The 'Bring the Light' singer - who formed his current group with former Oasis bandmates Gem Archer, Andy Bell and Chris Sharrock - insists...
By Bang Showbiz on 08 March 2011
Justin Bieber To Emulate Justin Timberlake's Career?
Justin Bieber aims to emulate Justin Timberlake's solo career with his next album.The 'Baby' singer is working with songwriter Sean Garrett - who says he's aiming to write "big records" with the star - to...
By Bang Showbiz on 21 January 2011
Gwyneth Paltrow's Character Based On Britney
Gwyneth Paltrow's character in 'Country Strong' was based on Britney Spears and Michael Jackson.The Hollywood actress plays down-on-her-luck country singer Kelly Canter - who is struggling with drink problems while trying to make a comeback...
By Bang Showbiz on 07 January 2011
Justin Bieber Wants A Grammy
Justin Bieber wants to win a Grammy award this year. The 16-year-old pop sensation - who is mentored by 'OMG' hitmaker Usher - revealed he is not content with his meteoric rise to stardom and...
By Bang Showbiz on 04 January 2011
Aretha Franklin Out Of Hospital
Aretha Franklin is being cared for by a private nurse after being discharged from hospital.The legendary singer was allowed home earlier this week after undergoing "highly successful" surgery for pancreatic cancer and she has revealed...
By Bang Showbiz on 16 December 2010
Rock 'N' Roll Hall Of Fame Inductees 2011 Announced
Alice Cooper, Neil Diamond, Dr. John, Tom Waits and Darlene Love will be inducted into the Rock 'n' Roll Hall Of Fame.The annual crop of five musical acts will be added to the US institution...
By Bang Showbiz on 15 December 2010
Aretha Franklin Battling Cancer
Aretha Franklin is reportedly fighting pancreatic cancer.The 'Respect' singer - who recently underwent "serious" surgery for an undisclosed condition - is said to have been told she has less than a year to live after...
By Bang Showbiz on 09 December 2010
Fergie Believes Perfume Was Fate
Fergie thinks it was fate she was asked to create a perfume with Avon.The Black Eyed Peas singer teamed up with the cosmetics firm to make her own fragrance, entitled Outspoken, and says she was...
By Bang Showbiz on 06 December 2010
Fergie Named Woman Of The Year
Fergie felt "humbled" to be named Woman of the Year by Billboard magazine.The Black Eyed Peas singer was thrilled to be recognised for her musical achievements at New York's Pierre Hotel yesterday (02.12.10), particularly as...
By Bang Showbiz on 03 December 2010
Michael Jackson Was Wanted 'Dead'
Michael Jackson believed a lot of people "wanted him dead" in the weeks before his passing.Katherine Jackson - the mother of the 'King of Pop' who died one year ago tomorrow (24.06.10) from acute Propofol...
By Bang Showbiz on 24 June 2010
Eminem's 'Uplifting' Comeback
Eminem's comeback single, 'Not Afraid' is an "uplifting" song.The rapper's new track from his forthcoming 'Recovery' album will be debuted on radio at the end of this week and showcases the new, more positive, outlook...
By Bang Showbiz on 28 April 2010
Jackson If Only He Had Been Alive To See It
In a case of what Billboard describes as turning "human tragedy into ... creative and financial triumph," the Michael Jackson concert documentary This Is It! opened with an estimated $32.5 million over its first five...
By Lew Irwin on 02 November 2009
Kylie Minogue Best Internet Ad
A banned video of Kylie Minogue has won a top award.The raunchy clip of the pop star - riding a bucking bronco in stockings and suspenders for British underwear firm Agent Provocateur - has been...
By Bang Showbiz on 02 November 2009
Ll Cool J 'Visited By Jackson'
LL Cool J claims Michael Jackson "came to him in a dream".The rapper insists the words to his remix of Jackson's hit 'Billie Jean' were penned by the late singer himself.The 41-year-old musician - whose...
By Bang Showbiz on 12 August 2009
Michael Jackson's Neverland Shrine
Michael Jackson's former home could be turned into a shrine to the late star.The 'Thriller' singer - who died of a suspected cardiac arrest on Thursday (25.06.09) - reportedly told friends he wanted to be...
By Bang Showbiz on 29 June 2009
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