Winehouse's new album due next yearOctober 10th, 2009 LONDON - Amy Winehouse's next album may be out next year. Darcus Beese, the president of, 'Island,' the singer's record label, revealed that the all tracks should be ready by 2010.
Barbra Streisand's paintings, teddy bears up for grabsOctober 9th, 2009 LONDON - Hundreds of Barbra Streisand's personal belongings, including paintings and teddy bears, are all set to go under the hammer at a Beverly Hills auction this month. Around 400 trinkets ranging from fine art to furniture, clothes and costumes, will be showcased during a two-day auction from Oct 17 as the Oscar-winning actress-singer downsizes her estate.
Dame Shirley Bassey launches first studio album in 20 yearsSeptember 22nd, 2009 LONDON - Legendary singer Dame Shirley Bassey launched her first studio album in 20 years at a glittering reception in London. The Welsh singer, famous for singing Bond-film themes such as Goldfinger and Diamonds Are Forever, held the preview of her new album 'The Performance' in the London hotel.
Miley Cyrus wants to rid 'cookie-cutter' image, says she says what she wants on new EPSeptember 18th, 2009 Miley Cyrus finding her voice on new EPNew York — It's only been a year since Miley Cyrus released her first official studio album, "Breakout." But the 16-year-old says in that time she's found her voice as an artist — and that's reflected on her new EP. "I think I've been able to give myself more say.
Jay-Z to break Elvis Presley's album recordSeptember 17th, 2009 LONDON - Jay-Z may soon become the solo artist with the most chart-toppers in US chart history beating King of Rock 'n' Roll Elvis Presley. The rap star's new album 'Blueprint 3' might as well be his 11th American number one album, which will take him past the late 'Jailhouse Rock' hitmaker's record of 10 number ones.
Music Review: Living Colour's 1st studio CD in 5 years offers plenty of genre-hoppingSeptember 15th, 2009 Music Review: Living Colour cranks music blenderLiving Colour, "The Chair in the Doorway" (Megaforce)
Living Colour chose a location near Prague to record its first studio album in five years, yet decided against including any Czech folk or Dvorak covers on "The Chair in the Doorway."
That's a surprise, because as hard-rock bands go, Living Colour has always displayed an unusual ability to mix many influences. The musical blender is at work again on "Doorway," an album that rivals the NYC quartet's seminal early work two decades ago.
Marié gets emotional with Breathing UnderwaterSeptember 15th, 2009 Sept 15 (IBNS) Marie Digby is up on the moon and in her new album
Breathing Underwater she dives straight into a sea of emotions. She is
like a sea voyager, riding the high tide of melodies aided with sweet
lyrics.
Help! The Beatles edged out by singer, 92September 14th, 2009 LONDON - If all four members of the band had been alive today, they might well have been singing 'Help!' or 'You Can't Do That' -- for the Beatles have been edged out of the British charts in what was supposed to be their big week. By a 92-year-old, distinctly unfashionable woman.
Dame Kiri Te Kanawa quits operaAugust 12th, 2009 LONDON - Renowned soprano Dame Kiri Te Kanawa has decided to quit opera, saying the discipline is "exhausting". The veteran singer said her last opera performance would be at the Cologne Opera in Germany next year.
Helen Mirren talks about her 'horrendous rows-filled' marriageJuly 28th, 2009 LONDON - Dame Helen Mirren has confessed she and her husband have "horrendous" rows when they have a reunion after being months apart. The veteran actress, who has been happily married to acclaimed director Taylor Hackford for 12 years, said coming together again makes the arguments worthwhile.
Peter Andre signs $1.6 mn record dealJuly 2nd, 2009 LONDON - Australian singer Peter Andre couldn't have had a better comeback as he has just signed $1.6 millionn (1 million pounds) record deal with an independent music label. The Mysterious Girl crooner signed up for the deal with Conehead for his comeback, reported thesun.co.uk.
Barbra Streisand taking up jazz in first studio album in 4yrsJune 24th, 2009 NEW DELHI - After four years of releasing her last studio album, Barbra Streisand has finally joined hands with Canadian jazz singer-pianist Diana Krall to come up with her latest venture-'Love Is The Answer'. Her record label Columbia Records has revealed that the album is Streisand's first full-length collection of new studio recordings since 2005's 'Guilty Pleasures', and her first album since 'Live In Concert 2006'.
Susan Boyle 'starts work on debut album'June 12th, 2009 LONDON - Britain Got Talent star Susan Boyle has reportedly started working on her debut album and will try to bring it out by Christmas. Boyle, who was the runner-up on the show, sat in central London studio with producers from Simon Cowell's record company, Sony Music.
Brad Pitt buys painting by German artist Neo Rauch at world's leading contemporary art fairJune 10th, 2009 Brad Pitt buys painting at top modern art fairBASEL, Switzerland — Brad Pitt was the star attraction at this year's edition of the world's leading contemporary art fair. He was also a customer.
Jay-Z steps down as CEO of Def Jam RecordsMay 23rd, 2009 LONDON - Jay-Z has stepped down as the CEO of Def Jam Records. According to RapRadar.com, the 39-year-old star has revealed that he is now "a completely independent artist" after buying out the remainder of his contract.