Madonna's new album tops European Album ChartOctober 3rd, 2009 WASHINGTON - Pop queen Madonna's new album Celebration has topped European album chart. The new album has beaten Muse's The Resistance to reach the topspot of Billboard's European Top 100 Albums countdown.
Beatles' Abbey Road voted band's top albumSeptember 16th, 2009 WASHINGTON - The Beatles' final album 'Abbey Road' has been named their best album in a new poll. The album, released in 1969, features the legends' hit tracks such as 'Come Together' and 'Here Comes The Sun'.
Natalie Portman optimistic about recessionSeptember 1st, 2009 WASHINGTON - Natalie Portman is optimism personified, for she is convinced that the international recession has its upside, as it will allow people to rethink their priorities. The 'Star Wars' actress, who filmed a FunnyOrDie comedy sketch about the financial crisis last year, insists that workers who are now worse off will be able to get their lives back on track, and find the career they have always wanted.
Naomi Campbell accuses firms of using 'recession' excuse to drop black modelsAugust 30th, 2009 LONDON - Naomi Campbell has slammed advertising companies for dropping black models from promoting their products on the pretext of recession. "This year, we have gone back all the way that we had advanced.
Forty years on, Beatles fans walk across Abbey RoadAugust 8th, 2009 LONDON - Fans of legendary band The Beatles have started walking across the Abbey Road to make the 40th anniversary of the Abbey Road album photoshoot. Organiser Richard Porter, who has been running tours for more than 20 years, said he had decided to mark the special occasion on popular demand.
Tearful Winehouse 'reunites with wedding album'August 1st, 2009 LONDON - Popstar Amy Winehouse burst into tears after reuniting with her wedding album, according to reports. The intimate wedding album was found lying in tatters by Dermot O'Regan just days after her quickie divorce with Blake-Civil Fielder was finalised.
Taylor Swift wants to sing duet with Jack WhiteJuly 27th, 2009 WASHINGTON - Taylor Swift has expressed her interest in collaborating with rocker Jack White on her next album. The 'Love Story' hitmaker has said that she dreams of teaming up with the rocker on her next album because she a big fan of his talents.
Jay-Z's plan to prevent new album from leaking onlineJuly 19th, 2009 LONDON - In a bid to prevent his new album from leaking onto the Internet, rapper Jay-Z has decided to personally deliver the disc to the boss of Atlantic Records in London next week. Sources have revealed that the 39-year-old star just does not want naughty pirates to profit from the efforts he has made to create 'The Blueprint 3'.
Fifteen minutes of sit-ups a day keep Shakira's curves intactJuly 12th, 2009 LONDON - Shakira needs 15 minutes of sit-ups a day and an everyday workout to get her body back in shape before she finally goes on to promote her album. The Latin diva is all set to release her eagerly awaited album, She Wolf, which is believed to be on the road to become winner.
Michael Jackson's hits becoming posthumous toppers on Brit chartsJune 29th, 2009 LONDON - While the sudden death of Michael Jackson has left many fans heartbroken, his records have re-entered all charts at top positions in Britain. The moonwalking superstar has a posthumous chart-topper with album Number Ones.
Michael Jackson's albums seem set to top UK album chartJune 28th, 2009 LONDON - Britain's official chart compilers have revealed that late King of Pop Michael Jackson is all set to top the country's album chart six years after his last number one hit. The Official Charts Company says that the greatest hits album, Number Ones, is on its way to the top spot after a surge in sales in the days since Jackson's death on Thursday.
Limp Bizkit's new album will be "like stepping into a haunted house"June 19th, 2009 WASHINGTON - As anticipation grows among Limp Bizkit fans for their new album, the band have revealed that their comeback LP will be "like stepping into a haunted house". The album is going to be a comeback for the rockers after their last release 'The Unquestionable Truth (Part 1)' in 2005.
Mariah Carey pigs out on her favourite food as she records new albumJune 9th, 2009 NEW YORK - Mariah Carey is having a great time in the recording studio - because she gets to pig out on her favourite junk food. The singer returned to the spotlight last year (08) and thrilled fans by showing off a new slimline figure.
Whitney Houston's long-awaited new album set for September releaseJune 5th, 2009 LONDON - Superstar Whitney Houston is all set to make a comeback to the pop industry with the release of her highly-anticipated new album in September. This will be her seventh album, and her first since 2003's 'One Wish: The Holiday Album'.
Chris Brown 'focusing on his upcoming album'June 1st, 2009 LONDON - Chris Brown is moving on from his troubles with ex-lover/ singer Rihanna by focusing on his upcoming album, according to a pal. Brown is set to face the 'Umbrella' hitmaker in a Los Angeles court next month on charges of assault and making criminal threats, stemming from an alleged bust-up with Rihanna after a pre-Grammy Awards party in February (09).