New Public Enemy Album To Be Funded By FansOctober 7th, 2009 Rap legends PUBLIC ENEMY are urging fans to fund their next album in return for a share of the profits. The group signed an agreement with SellaBand, an online fan funding engine, and is asking devotees to help raise $250,000 (£116,000) so it can hit the studio and record a new disc.
Bruni-sarkozy Proves An Internet Hit As Website CrashesOctober 5th, 2009 A website aimed at boosting the profile of French First Lady CARLA BRUNI-SARKOZY proved so popular with fans, it crashed within minutes of launching. The singer, married to France's leader Nicolas Sarkozy, launched her very own website to provide devotees with selections of her music, charity work and fashion blogs.
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.
Jackson Hated Thriller AlbumSeptember 27th, 2009 MICHAEL JACKSON considered quitting work on his iconic 1982 album THRILLER - because he thought it "sucked". In newly released tapes, obtained by Britain's News of the World newspaper, the King Of Pop revealed he broke down in tears because he thought the record's sound was "cp".
Bruni-sarkozy Vows To Fight Aids StigmaSeptember 10th, 2009 France's first lady CARLA BRUNI-SARKOZY was so traumatised to see the effects of Aids during a recent visit to Africa, she has vowed to fight people's fear of the disease. The singer is a spokesperson for the Global Fund to Fight Aids, Tuberculosis and Malaria and travelled to the country of Burkina Faso back in February (09) to meet with HIV-positive mothers and children at a local hospital.
Jay-z's Rant Prompts Ticket Reseller To Donate Concert ProfitsSeptember 10th, 2009 JAY-Z's public condemnation of unscrupulous scalpers re-selling tickets for his upcoming 9/11 benefit concert in New York has prompted one online agency to donate all of its profits to charity. The rap superstar will take the stage at Madison Square Garden on Friday (11Sep09), the eighth anniversary of the 2001 terrorist attacks on the Big Apple, to celebrate the release of his new album The Blueprint 3.
Jay-z Blasts 9/11 Ticket ScalpersSeptember 9th, 2009 JAY-Z has slammed unscrupulous scalpers for re-selling tickets to his upcoming 9/11 benefit concert in New York, telling fans he is "disheartened" by the immoral behaviour. The rap superstar is playing a charity show at Madison Square Garden on the eighth anniversary of the 2001 terrorist attacks to celebrate the release of his new album The Blueprint 3 and raise money for a good cause.
Jay-z Working On 'experimental' AlbumSeptember 8th, 2009 JAY-Z has already started work on his follow up to THE BLUEPRINT 3 - before his latest album is even released. The rap superstar's 11th solo studio disc hits U.S.
Bruni's Scholarship Programme Sparks Political ControversySeptember 7th, 2009 France's First Lady CARLA BRUNI-SARKOZY has sparked political controversy, amid fears her new scholarship programme for troubled teens is an attempt to sway votes in favour of her husband President NICOLAS SARKOZY. The supermodel-turned-singer is launching The Carla Bruni-Sarkozy Foundation to help troubled teens from Paris' toughest to make a break into the fashion industry.
Bruni Accepts Allen's Movie OfferSeptember 3rd, 2009 France's first lady CARLA BRUNI has reportedly accepted WOODY ALLEN's offer to star in one of his films. Allen visited Paris back in June (09) and announced his desire to sign the wife of French president Nicolas Sarkozy up for a film project.
Jolie's bicycle gifts leave Namibian kids thrilledAugust 20th, 2009 WASHINGTON - Angelina Jolie is apparently no less than a saint for the Namibian children she helped by donating the profits from her family photos of baby Shiloh in 2006. The kids helped by her are thanking her for distributing the four million dollars she had made from showing off Shilow, who was born in Namibia, to local schools.
Coroner's official returns to home where Michael Jackson was fatally strickenJune 30th, 2009 Coroner's official returns to Jackson homeLOS ANGELES — An official of the Los Angeles County coroner's office has gone inside the rented mansion where pop superstar Michael Jackson was fatally stricken last week. Assistant Chief Coroner Ed Winter was seen entering the estate in Holmby Hills at midday Monday, accompanied by several other people including a photographer.
Coroner's official return to home where Michael Jackson was fatally strickenJune 29th, 2009 Coroner's official return to Jackson homeLOS ANGELES — An official of the Los Angeles County coroner's office has gone inside the rented mansion where pop superstar Michael Jackson was fatally stricken last week. Chief Investigator Craig Harvey was seen entering the estate in Holmby Hills at midday Monday, accompanied by several other people including a photographer.
Carla Bruni, Hugh Jackman top Celebrity Hat Wearers listJune 1st, 2009 LONDON - French First Lady Carla Bruni has topped the list of celebrity hat wearers among the females. The former model and singer has beaten the Queen to make it to the top of list, reports British tabloid The Sun.
Hugh Jackman, Carla Bruni named best celebrity hat wearersJune 1st, 2009 NEW DELHI - Australian actor Hugh Jackman and supermodel, singer and French First Lady Carla Bruni have been named the winners of this year's Celebrity Hat Wearers. While, in the men's category, the X-Men Origins: Wolverine star has beaten the likes of Sir Sean Connery, Daniel Day Lewis, Jonny Depp, and Peter Andre to win the title, Bruni beat the British queen, the countess of Wessex, Madonna and Victoria Beckham in that order respectively.
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