Calvin Harris knocks MJ off the top spot in UK album chartAugust 25th, 2009 LONDON - Late King of Pop Michael Jackson has finally been knocked from the top of the UK album chart. Calvin Harris has leapt straight to the top of the UK album chart with new release 'Ready For The Weekend, knocking Jackson's album 'The Essential' from the perch, where it had been for seven weeks, reports the BBC.
Twilight author Stephenie Meyer accused of plagiarismAugust 21st, 2009 LONDON - Twilight author Stephenie Meyer has been accused of plagiarism by an American woman. Jordan Scott has alleged that the 2008 novel Breaking Dawn has a "striking and substantial similarity" to her 2006 fantasy The Nocturne.
Black Eyed Peas break US chart recordAugust 21st, 2009 LONDON - American hip-hop group the Black Eyed Peas have broken a US chart record by notching up 20 weeks on top of the singles countdown. The band's song 'I Gotta Feeling' has claimed an eighth week at number one, following 12 weeks at pole position with 'Boom Boom Pow'.
Beyonce, Black Eyed Peas to headline F1 gig in SingaporeAugust 5th, 2009 LONDON - Beyonce and the Black Eyed Peas are all set to open the first F1 Rocks event in Singapore next month. The event will also coincide with the Grand Prix being held there.
Twilight author accused of plagiarismAugust 5th, 2009 LONDON - Stephenie Meyer, author of Twilight, has been accused of plagiarism by Jordan Scott, author of 'The Nocturne.' In a cease and desist letter to the publishers of Meyer's 'Breaking Dawn', the fourth in the hit series, Scott has claimed that the 2008 novel bears a 'striking and substantial similarity' to her 2006 fantasy book 'The Nocturne'. Scott has accused Meyer of recreating specific scenes from her own vampire novel and using near-identical dialogue.
Black Eyed Peas set new US Billboard chart recordAugust 1st, 2009 LONDON - American hip-hop group 'Black Eyed Peas' are said to have set a new record for their continuous stay at the top of the US Billboard Hot 100 singles chart. Spending 12 weeks at the top of the chart with 'Boom Boom Pow', they are now celebrating their fifth week at number one with 'I Gotta Feeling', reports the BBC.
Readers mount backlash against blogger Perez Hilton for his initial posting on Michael JacksonJune 27th, 2009 Perez Hilton risks backlash for Jackson postNEW YORK — Just days after his feud with the Black Eyed Peas, Perez Hilton has found himself on the defensive again, this time for a posting on his Web site about Michael Jackson. After the first reports about Jackson's failing health, Hilton wrote that he doubted Jackson had gone into cardiac arrest.
Perez Hilton apologizes for using gay slur to Black Eyed Peas' will.i.amJune 26th, 2009 Perez Hilton apologizes for using gay slurLOS ANGELES — Perez Hilton is saying he's sorry for using a gay slur. The openly gay gossip blogger apologized Thursday for unleashing the word during a nightclub altercation Monday with Black Eyed Peas frontman will.i.am that resulted in the band's tour manager being charged with assault for allegedly punching Hilton.
Black Eyed Peas' huge backstage demands at GlastonburyJune 25th, 2009 LONDON - American pop group Black Eyed Peas are said to have made a huge backstage demand for their appearance at Glastonbury. The group has asked for a tour bus with tens of thousands of pounds worth of recording equipment laid on so they can remix and make new tracks.
Perez Hilton allegedly beaten bloody by will.i.amJune 24th, 2009 NEW YORK - Gossip blogger Perez Hilton was beaten bloody at a MuchMusic Awards after-party, and he is blaming Black Eyed Peas star will.i.am for the attack. While the band's manager, Polo Molina, has been charged with assault in the Sunday morning punch-up outside Toronto's Cobra club, Hilton claims that will.i.am (real name, William J.
Perez Hilton allegedly beaten bloody by will.i.amJune 24th, 2009 NEW YORK - Gossip blogger Perez Hilton was beaten bloody at a MuchMusic Awards after-party, and he is blaming Black Eyed Peas star will.i.am for the attack. While the band's manager, Polo Molina, has been charged with assault in the Sunday morning punch-up outside Toronto's Cobra club, Hilton claims that will.i.am (real name, William J.
Blogger Perez Hilton says he was punched by Black Eyed Peas manager outside Toronto nightclubJune 22nd, 2009 Perez Hilton says he was punched by Peas' managerTORONTO — Police have charged the tour manager of the Black Eyed Peas with assault after he allegedly punched celebrity blogger Perez Hilton outside a Toronto nightclub. Hilton said he got into an argument with band members Fergie and will.i.am at the Cobra nightclub early Monday morning and was punched outside by Polo Molina, the band's tour manager.
Pixie Lott's debut release 'Mama Do' tops UK singles chartJune 15th, 2009 LONDON - Pixie Lott has entered the UK singles chart at number one with her debut release 'Mama Do'. The 18-year-old knocked US hip-hop superstars the Black Eyed Peas from the top slot, reports the BBC.
Will.I.Am ends solo careerJune 5th, 2009 LONDON - Rapper Will.I.Am has ruled out recording another solo album to focus all his efforts on his hit band Black Eyed Peas. The star rose to fame as the frontman and founder of the hit rap group before embarking on a successful solo and producing career in 2007 and is now planning to take a U-turn, reports contactmusic.com.
Eminem's 'Relapse' did no justice to its name, tops UK chartMay 25th, 2009 LONDON - Eminem's 'Relapse' has landed the top spot in the UK albums chart. Green Day's '21st Century Breakdown' came second while Manic Street Preachers' 'Journal For Plague Lovers' came third, reports the BBC.
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