Rihanna cancels UAE concertMay 6th, 2009 LONDON - Singer Rihanna, who was to perform in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) later this month, has cancelled the concert because she feels she is not ready to take to stage yet. The show was to be Rihanna's first public performance since she was allegedly assaulted by ex-boyfriend Chris Brown Feb 8, reported femalefirst.co.uk.
Coldplay to give free CDs to fans during gigsMay 2nd, 2009 LONDON - British band Coldplay will reward their fans with free CDs at all their gigs this year. Left Right Left Right Left is the giveaway, starting with the first date of Chris Martin's gang's US tour in Florida, on May 15, reports The Daily Star.
Coldplay says it will reward fans by giving away free CD at all gigsMay 1st, 2009 Coldplay to give away free CD at gigsLONDON — Coldplay members say they will reward recession-weary fans by giving away a free CD at all their shows this year. The band says it will give away the disc, "LeftRightLeftRightLeft," at all shows starting with the first date of Coldplay's North American tour in West Palm Beach, Florida, on May 15.
Mexican tenor Rolando Villazon needs larynx surgery, cancels German performancesApril 29th, 2009 Mexican tenor Villazon needs larynx surgeryBERLIN — Rolando Villazon's concert organizer in Germany says the Mexican tenor needs surgery to remove a cyst on his larynx and has canceled two performances in the country. Deutsche Entertainment AG said in Wednesday's statement that Villazon should be well enough to return to the stage by the end of the year.
Kim Kardashian goes blonde...wigwise!April 28th, 2009 WASHINGTON - Kim Kardashian has ditched her brunette tresses for a blonde look - with the help of a wig. The "full-figured" stunner, who recently claimed that she's a size 2, debuted the newer, lighter look while walking around New York.
Macca's fans caught stealing memorabilia magazines in LAApril 18th, 2009 WASHINGTON - While fans are looking forward to seeing Sir Paul McCartney perform in LA, three of his admirers have been caught stealing memorabilia magazines from the concert venue. The ex-Beatle is all set to open the Hard Rock Hotel's renovated venue 'The Joint' on April 19.
Beyonce announces 'Iam Sasha Fierce' American tourApril 18th, 2009 WASHINGTON - Beyonce is ready to take America by a storm, as she has announced the American leg of her 'I am Sasha Fierce' world tour on her own website. The 'Ave Maria' hitmaker will start the American tour at New York City's Madison Square Garden on June 21, and will wind it with a four-night residency at the Encore theater in Las Vegas, reports E! Online.
Fans demand ticket refund from Britney SpearsApril 17th, 2009 LONDON - Angry fans are demanding a refund from Britney Spears or promoters AEG Live for the money they spent to buy the tickets for her concert in Vancouver, Canada which was abruptly halted. The concert held April 8 had to be stopped in the middle to clear second-hand smoke from the venue.
Rihanna to return to stage with Dubai concertApril 16th, 2009 WASHINGTON - Barbadian singer Rihanna is set to return to the stage for her first performance since her altercation with Chris Brown by performing in a concert in Dubai. The 'Umbrella' star's concert will be taking place on May 28, though the location is yet to be disclosed.
Lily Allen gives treasure hunt treat to fansApril 3rd, 2009 LONDON - Pop star Lily Allen recently challenged her fans with a treasure hunt, which would win them tickets to her concert. The 'Not Big' hitmaker revealed on the social networking site Twitter.com that she had hidden two sets of seats for her sold-out performance at the House of Blues in San Diego, California.
Jacko mania gains momentumMarch 17th, 2009 LONDON - Erstwhile 'King of Pop' Michael Jackson, who is all set to make a return to stage with London 02 Arena concerts, has already stirred the world, with fans going ballistic over his much-anticipated comeback gigs. The fact that the 'Heal The World' hitmaker will be belting out classic after classics at the concerts has made the Michael mania gain momentum, reports The Sun.
'Jackomania' grips people worldwideMarch 13th, 2009 LONDON - It seems that Jackomania has gripped people all over the world. As Michael Jackson prepares for his 'last ever' London gigs, the demand for concert tickets has soared, leaving the sales website eventually crashed.
Singer Reznor scared of own fansMarch 13th, 2009 LONDON - Nine Inch Nails lead singer Trent Reznor is scared of his own fans and often hides from them. Reznor is happy with the support of his fans but he doesn't like bumping into them in public, reports contactmusic.com.
Jacko's fans desperate to obtain seats at his final gigsMarch 12th, 2009 LONDON - Pop singer Michael Jackson may be going through a rough patch due to his bankruptcy and ill health, but his fan following seems unaffected, for zillions of them are desperate to obtain seats at his final concerts. Although millions of fans are keen to attend Michael's 10 farewell concerts at London's O2 arena, only 200,000 seats will be made available.
Coldplay wants to give free album to fansFebruary 17th, 2009 LONDON - Rock band Coldplay wants to give free albums to those fans who attend their shows. According to thesun.co.uk, lead singer Chris Martin said: 'What we want to do is try to give away a live album for free.