30.06.11 Queen announce £44 Million profit.
Queen productions limited have today annouced a £44 million profit, with the three surviving members receiving a £10 million dividend each. The profit comes largely from the recently reissued, re-mastered albums, the first 5 of which were released in March of this year and the second 5 earlier this week.
http://www.nme.com/news/queen/57687
30.06.11 Macca hints at Gorillaz collaboration.
Paul McCartney has hinted that he may well collaborate with Damon Albarn on a Gorillaz project at some future point. He has said that they have spoken on a few occasions, but have so far never had the time
http://www.nme.com/news/paul-mccartney/57321
29.06.11 Annie Lennox collects OBE for charity work in Africa.
Singer Annie Lennox collected an OBE from the Queen at Buckingam palace in recognition of her charity work in Africa. Lennox was accompanied by her two daughters and is an ambassador for Oxfam.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-13940772
29.06.11 U2 to sell their 'Claw' stages for permanent venues.
U2 have announced that they will sell 3 of their 4 Claw stage designs so they can be turned into permamnent music venues. The Claws have been used on the bands current 360 tour and the tour director Chris Evans has said "It represents too great an engineering feat to just use for [the tour] and put away in a warehouse somewhere." Each claw costs between 15 and 20 million pounds.
http://www.nme.com/news/u2/57653
27.06.11 Lady Gaga sued for £3 Million over Japan Earthquake relief wristband.
Lady Gaga is being sued for £3 million after allegedly pocketing part of the proceeds from a charity wristband she designed for victims of the Japanese earthquake. Lady Gaga claimed all proceeds would go to charity but additonal costs for shipping and tax were added to the price.
http://www.nme.com/news/lady-gaga/57601
27.06.11 Jools Holland set to receive top music honour.
It has been announced that Jools Holland is to receive the Music Industry's Trust award. Jools (53), who already has an OBE, is well known for his decades in the music industry, his 16 albums and his renowned television show 'Later...with Jools Holland'.
http://music.uk.msn.com/news/articles.aspx?cp-documentid=158388411
26.06.11 Michael Eavis says Galstonbury 2013 headliners are already lined up.
Micahel Eavis has claimed that the headliners for Glastonbury 2013 are already lined up, although he won't go into further details at this point. Next year the festival is on a break to allow the site to recover.
http://www.nme.com/news/jay-z/57583
24.06.11 Radiohead confirmed as secret act on Park Stage at Glasronbury tonight.
After much speculation it has been confirmed that Radiohead will play the Park Stage at Glastonbury tonight. Radiohead's 1997 set is often cited as Glastonbury's best ever and tonight will be their fifth appearance.
http://www.nme.com/news/radiohead/57526
24.0.11 Rage Against the Machine hope to make upcoming gig an annual event.
RATM are due to perform a gig at the LA Coliseum on July 30th to celebrate their 20th anniversary. Tom Morello has said he hope the gig can become an annual event and that all they are "concentrating on is making sure that July 30 is awesome." There is still no news on new material or future tour dates, but he says that the band will not be keeping either news a secret when they have it.
http://www.virginmedia.com/music/news/story/2011/06/24/rage-against-the-machine-want/
23.06.11 Glen Campbell has Alzheimer's.
It was announced today that Glen Campbell has Alzheimer's, his wife Kim Campbell revealed the news in an article to People magazine. Grammy winning Campbell has been having memory problems for many years, but was only diagnosed with Alzheimer's in the last six months. He will start a 'Goodbye Tour' in the UK in October of this year.
http://music.uk.msn.com/news/glen-campbell-has-alzheimers
23.06.11 Springsteen honours Clemons at Funeral.
Bruce Springsteen honoured Clarence Clemons at his funeral in Palm Beach Florida. Springsteen described Clemons as "a man of unconditional love". In addition to the eulogy Springsteen also performed live. Clemons pased away earlier this week after complications arising from a stroke.
http://www.nme.com/news/nme/57517
22.06.11 20th Anniversary of Nirvana's 'Nevermind' due for release in September.
It has been announced that a special delixe version of 'Nevermind' will be released on 19th September to coincide with the 20th anniversary of the originals release. It will feature B-Sides, alternate mixes, live performances and a DVD.
http://www.nme.com/news/nirvana/57477
22.06.11 Kings of Leon hint at solo projects.
When launching their recent 'warts an' all' documentary KOL frontman Caleb Followill has hinted that the band members may pursue solo projects. The band are renowned for their fiery inter-band relationships and the fact that they have differing musical tastes has lead to the suggestion of future solo projects.
http://music.uk.msn.com/news/kings-of-leon-hint-at-solo-projects
20.06.11 U2 to use own stage at Glastonbury?
There is speculation that U2 may be using their own 'Claw' stage deisgn at Glastonbury this year. Whilst this is unusual, it isn't unheard of for a main act to use their own stage design and Michael Eavis' comments about the best Glastonbury yet may have a ring of truth about it.
http://www.nme.com/news/u2/57437
20.06.11 Disapponting return from Amy Winehouse.
Amy Winehouse has cancelled the next two live dates after being booed offf stage in Belgrade. Apparently she appeared unsteady, slurred her words and threw her shoes and microphone into the audience. She agrees with her management that she cannot perform to the best of her ability and will return home. This is a disappointing setback for fans who hope to hear new material from her in the new future.
http://music.uk.msn.com/features/articles.aspx?cp-documentid=158303079
http://www.metro.co.uk/music/866878-amy-winehouse-cancels-tour-dates-after-disaster-serbia-gig
19.06.11 Clarence Clemons passes away due to complications from his earlier stroke.
Bruce Springsteen has released this statement, regarding Clarence Clemons, on his website http://brucespringsteen.net
'It is with overwhelming sadness that we inform our friends and fans that at 7:00 tonight, Saturday, June 18, our beloved friend and bandmate, Clarence Clemons passed away. The cause was complications from his stroke of last Sunday, June 12th.
Bruce Springsteen said of Clarence: Clarence lived a wonderful life. He carried within him a love of people that made them love him. He created a wondrous and extended family. He loved the saxophone, loved our fans and gave everything he had every night he stepped on stage. His loss is immeasurable and we are honored and thankful to have known him and had the opportunity to stand beside him for nearly forty years. He was my great friend, my partner, and with Clarence at my side, my band and I were able to tell a story far deeper than those simply contained in our music. His life, his memory, and his love will live on in that story and in our band.'
19.06.11 Imogen Heap will begin Heapsong2 on Monday 20th June.
Imogen Heap has announced that she will begin work on Heapsong2 on Monday 20th June 2011. She will be seeking ideas and inspiration from her fan community who will help shape the final song. The press statement says 'As with “Lifeline” – this track, artwork and video will be created in 2 weeks, again with involvement from her community.'
http://imogenheap.com/news/articles/432.html
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