Beyonce & Maxwell Lead Soul Train NominationsOctober 24th, 2009 BEYONCE, KERI HILSON and MAXWELL lead the way at the revamped Soul Train Awards after landing four nominations apiece on Friday (23Oct09). Beyonce will battle Jennifer Hudson and Whitney Houston for the Best Female R&B/Soul Artist and also compete for Record of the Year, Song of the Year and Album of the Year honours, while Maxwell will be up against Robin Thicke and Raphael Saadiq in the Best Male R&B/Soul Artist category; he'll also fight Beyonce for Album of the Year and Record of the Year.
Jackson's This Is It Hits Internet With Midnight ReleaseOctober 11th, 2009 MICHAEL JACKSON's first posthumously released new track THIS IS IT will be available to download at the stroke of midnight on 12 October (09). Sony Music will unleash the previously unheard song, which features backing vocals from Jackson's brothers, online on Monday.
Michael Jackson's unreleased 'This Is It' single to make debut online late Monday, Sony saysOctober 9th, 2009 Jackson's 'This Is It' single to debut onlineNEW YORK — The first song from the upcoming Michael Jackson music documentary will make its debut online. Sony Music says "This Is It" will have its premiere late Sunday, at midnight, on www.MichaelJackson.com.
Knight To Retire, Says JacksonOctober 9th, 2009 Soul legend GLADYS KNIGHT is set to retire from music after her current U.K. tour, according to her close pal TITO JACKSON.
Soul Train Awards to return after 2-year break, will honor L.A. Reid, Babyface, Chaka KhanOctober 7th, 2009 Soul Train Awards return after 2-year hiatusATLANTA — The Soul Train Awards plan to return to the air after a two-year hiatus to recognize those who helped shape R&B music. Record executive Antonio "L.A." Reid, singers Kenny "Babyface" Edmonds, Chaka Khan and Charlie Wilson will be honored on the two-hour music special to be taped in Atlanta.
Celebrities Eye Global Warming SongSeptember 16th, 2009 BOB GELDOF and DURAN DURAN are among 55 celebrities planning a version of MIDNIGHT OIL's hit song BEDS ARE BURNING - in a bid to raise awareness of climate
change. The track is part of a campaign headed by former United Nations Secretary General Kofi Annan to highlight environmental issues.
Robert Redford picks Savannah as location for Lincoln assassination drama 'The Conspirator'September 11th, 2009 Robert Redford picks Savannah for historical filmSAVANNAH, Ga. — Robert Redford has picked the city of Savannah as the location for his post-Civil War film about a woman who was hanged for aiding the assassin of President Abraham Lincoln.
Jones Teams Up With Great Train Robber's Son For Biggs TributeSeptember 3rd, 2009 Former THE CLASH star MICK JONES has teamed up with the son of British blues legend JOHN MAYALL to record a new RONNIE BIGGS tribute celebrating the Great Train Robber's release from prison. The duo originally recorded the track Ronnie Biggs with fellow train robber Bruce Reynolds' son Nick and actor Dudley Sutton as a protest to the way Biggs was being treated behind bars.
Miley Cyrus spotted 'full-on making out' with Aussie actorAugust 22nd, 2009 WASHINGTON - It looks Miley Cyrus and Australian actor Liam Hemsworth share more than just screen space. Cyrus was recently seen "full-on making out" with Hemsworth as she bid him a warm goodbye at the Nashville airport.
Miley Cyrus furious over romance rumoursAugust 14th, 2009 WASHINGTON - Teen sensation Miley Cyrus is fuming over speculation about her love life and has taken to the Internet to dismiss the rumours. The 16-year-old has been linked to numerous suitors ever since she parted ways with model Justin Gaston earlier this year (09), reports Contactmusic.
Miley Cyrus dismisses rumours of new man in her lifeAugust 14th, 2009 LONDON - Teen superstar Miley Cyrus is furious regarding speculation about her love life and has taken to the internet to dismiss reports that she has been romancing a new man. The "Hanna Montana" star has been single since she split from model Justin Gaston earlier this year, but she has been linked to numerous suitors since the break-up.
Biker Jesse James and son safe after train smashAugust 14th, 2009 Jesse James escaped unhurt in a train accident. The Motorcycle Mania host and his 11-year-old son, Jesse James Jr.
BULLOCK'S HUSBAND UNHURT IN TRAIN SMASHAugust 13th, 2009 SANDRA BULLOCK's husband JESSE JAMES had a close call on Wednesday (12Aug09) when the train he was travelling on with his young son was involved in a high-speed collision in California. The TV tough guy and 11-year-old Jesse James, Jr.
CYRUS FUMES OVER ROMANCE RUMOURSAugust 13th, 2009 MILEY CYRUS is furious following weeks of speculation about her love life - she has taken to the internet to dismiss reports she has been romancing a new man. The teen star has been single since she split from model Justin Gaston earlier this year (09), but tabloid gossip has linked her to numerous suitors since the break-up.
Miley Cyrus gets restraining order against stalkerAugust 8th, 2009 LONDON - Teen starlet Miley Cyrus has won a restraining order against a stalker. Mark McLeod, 53, has been banned from going near her, her family or her colleagues.