Reading Festival Promoters FinedOctober 9th, 2009 The promoters of Britain's annual Reading festival have been fined for breaching health and safety rules. On Thursday (08Oct09), a judge at the city's magistrate's court ruled that Reading Festivals Ltd failed to carry out a proper risk assessment and ensure its workers' safety after a crane ran into power lines at the event's site in 2006.
Rocker Bathory MissingSeptember 21st, 2009 Metal band FIVE FINGER DEATH PUNCH are appealing to fans to help find their guitarist - he went missing after a show in Las Vegas on Friday (18Sep09). Zoltan Bathory performed with the group in Sin City, and headed to a bar after the concert - but has not been seen since the drinking session.
Combs 'worked Things Out' With Club Bust-up CopSeptember 15th, 2009 SEAN 'DIDDY' COMBS has downplayed his chaotic run-in with cops following Sunday night's (13Sep09) MTV Video Music Awards - insisting "miscommunication" was to blame for the bust-up. The hip-hop star was celebrating at nightclub 1Oak with a host of celebrities, including Justin Timberlake, Rihanna and Lady Gaga, when he and his alleged girlfriend, singer Cassie, decided to leave the afterparty.
Combs Causes Chaos At ClubSeptember 14th, 2009 SEAN 'DIDDY' COMBS sparked chaos at a New York City nightclub after the MTV Video Music Awards on Sunday (13Sep09) as fans flocked to catch a glimpse of the
rapper and his A-list pals. The hip-hop star was celebrating at nightclub 10ak with a host of celebrities, including Justin Timberlake, Rihanna and Lady Gaga, when he and his alleged girlfriend, singer
Cassie, decided to leave the afterparty.
Jackson Burial Costs Rise Over WildfiresSeptember 3rd, 2009 The cost of MICHAEL JACKSON's funeral has rocketed following concerns over the wildfires sweeping California. The late King of Pop will be laid to rest on Thursday (03Sept09) at the Forest Lawn Memorial Park in Glendale just outside of the danger area.
Madonna Stage Workers FinedAugust 27th, 2009 MADONNA's Sticky & Sweet world tour is at the centre of safety concerns once again after stagehands in Romania were fined by building inspectors. The Material Girl played to 70,000 fans in the country's capital, Bucharest, on Wednesday (26Aug09), her first ever gig in the country.
Winfrey To Shut Down New York For Magazine AnniversaryAugust 25th, 2009 TV talk show queen OPRAH WINFREY is planning to shut down parts of a New York City highway next year (10) for a mammoth block party to celebrate the tenth anniversary of her magazine. The media mogul launched O, The Oprah Magazine nine years ago - and is planning a major party for next May (10) to celebrate the longrunning title.
50 Cent's Secret Show CancelledAugust 21st, 2009 Rapper 50 CENT has cancelled plans to perform a secret show in New York amid fears the concert would be marred by violence, according to the city's mayor. The In Da Club hitmaker was set to take the stage for Family Day on 30 August (09) for a "surprise" concert at a schoolyard in the borough of Queens, close to the Jamaica neighbourhood where he grew up and was nearly fatally shot in 2000.
Authorities investigate Phil Spector's concerns about safety in California prisonAugust 20th, 2009 Prison officials probe Spector's safety concernsLOS ANGELES — Authorities said Thursday that Phil Spector does not fear for his safety in prison despite a letter that he recently wrote to a friend saying he felt in danger and wanted to be moved to a "better" facility. "We interviewed Mr.
Fears For 50 Cent's Secret ShowAugust 18th, 2009 Police in New York have reportedly stepped up security at a schoolyard in Queens ahead of a secret 50 CENT concert there, amid fears of violence. The rapper is set to take the stage for a "surprise" performance in the New York City borough on Family Day, 30 August (09).
NEW YORK POLICE TAKE AIM AT PATTINSON'S SECURITY TEAMAugust 3rd, 2009 New York City police officials have criticised ROBERT PATTINSON's security team - insisting the TWILIGHT actor's bodyguards are incapable of handling the mobs he's attracted while filming in the city. The star has been shooting his new movie, Remember Me, in the Big Apple, and was recently struck by a taxi while trying to escape a group of over-excited devotees.
Eminem threatens to leak nude pics of Mariah CareyAugust 1st, 2009 LONDON - Rapper Eminem is apparently so determined to prove he once dated Mariah Carey that he has threatened to release intimate photos of the singer if she continues to deny they had a relationship. Earlier this year, the 'Stan' singer had hinted that he had slept with her in his track 'Bagpipes From Baghdad'.
Madonna left fans waiting at O2 gig over air-conditioningJuly 7th, 2009 LONDON - Madonna left fans waiting for more than half an hour at her recent London concert, as the venue's air conditioning was not "a certain temperature". The Queen of Pop restarted her Sticky and Sweet world tour in the British capital with her performance at the O2 Arena on July 4.
Paul McCartney to perform at New York Mets' new Citi Field in July; first music concert thereJune 3rd, 2009 McCartney to sing at New York Mets stadium in JulyNEW YORK — The New York Mets are inviting an old friend to play at their new stadium. But not just any old friend — Sir Paul McCartney.
Mel Gibson threatens to shut down a churchJune 2nd, 2009 LOS ANGELES - Hollywood actor Mel Gibson blasted fellow worshippers at a church for gossiping about his private life following his split from wife Robyn and threatened to shut it down. The actor, who had visited the Holy Family Chapel in Agoura Hills, California, told the congregation including two priests and a visiting bishop that he would not stand by and be judged and scrutinised, reported femalefirst.co.uk.
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