Fact: British reggae rockers UB40 are holding a benefit gig in their home town of Birmingham, England on Tuesday (03Nov09) - to raise funds for their favourite local bar, which is under threat of closure.
Fact: Pop veterans the Pet Shop Boys and teenage guitar star Paolo Nutini will ring in the new year at Edinburgh's Hogmanay celebrations in Scotland (01JAN07) They follow in the footsteps of UB40, Culture Club, the Pretenders and Blondie in landing the coveted spot