RATM BEAT JOE TO XMAS NO.1

A truely triumphant day for all REAL music fans!

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RIHANNA BRINGS IT HARD- NEW VID

LOVIN' THIS TUUUUUNE!

Love the 30H!3 boys and Miss KP... well done guys!

SOMETHING FESTIVE THAT'S FUNNY!

BEYONCE- VIDEO PHONE FEAT. GAGA

OH-MY-GEE! Beyonce is one hot lady! She looks absolutely AMAZING in the vid for her new song 'Video Phone'!

That Jay-Z is one lucky man, I tell thee! And not only that, she's also got lady of the moment Gaga to feature in it... and she actually looks normal! haha

Bey is a bit naughty in the vid; shooting (pretend) guns, but how could we not forgive her when she looks this good?!

Check it out below.

L.O.L.

Come on Rage!!!

PINK TO HEADLINE WIRELESS

Pink has just been announced as the headline act for London's biggest festival- Wireless.

Yep, the punky popstar will be kicking off the fest on July 2 of next year in Hyde Park and she's made a record as the first female to front the festival.

She follows some massive previous head-liners, including Jay-Z, White Stripes, Kanye West, Morrissey, Fatboy Slim and Daft Punk.

Tickets go on sale from this Friday (11 Dec) at 9am.

Definitely a date for the diary!

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MARILYN MANSON DROPPED BY RECORD LABEL

Shock-rocker Marilyn Manson has been dropped by his record label, Interscope.

It comes after he sold just 121,000 of his latest album, 'The High End Of The Low', earlier this year.

The singer told Metal Hammer:

"We've just been released from our record contract with Interscope, so I think a lot of the creative control on which my hands were tied on a lot of choices - the music videos - things like that (has been regained).

I was so restrained from the music that I wanted to make - what they would allow, they would put out, what ideas they would allow to be conveyed in these videos. At least half of my creative output has been squashed, so now I think people can expect a whole lot more."

Manson also revealed that he's currently working on new material which he described as "a bit like David Bowie's album 'Aladdin Sane'".

"I think it will be more badass," he added. "I think it’s going to be more romantic maybe. Self abusive."

I dread to think what Manson comes up with now he's less erm 'restricted'!

KASABIAN TO HEADLINE V AND T

Kasabian are set to take the top-spot at TWO festivals next year- V and T in the Park.

It tops a great year for Serge and the guys after the great sucess of their new album and a sold-out UK tour.

The lads are definite contenders to take over Oasis's Indie reign.

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VIDEO EXCLUSIVE: CHERYL COLE- 3 WORDS

Here's an exclusive look of Miss Coles video of her new track '3 Words' featuring Will.i.am and the little diva doesn't disappoint- she looks amazing! Enjoy!

GAGA SET TO PERFORM FOR THE QUEEN

Kooky popstar Lady Gaga has been asked to perform for the Queen and the Royal Variety Show.

The event is set to take place at Blackpool's Opera House on December 7 and will be hosted by comedian Peter Kay.

Mika, Alexandre Burke, Michael Buble and Bette Midler are also set to perform, according to The Telegraph.

What a line-up! Deffo jelous your Madge!

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MACCA TO APPEAR ON X-FACTOR?

Paul McCartney is in talk with TV bosses about appearing on the X-Factor live final.

The theme for the December 13 show is set to be songs by his old band The Beatles.

An X Factor insider told the Daily Mirror: "The big plan by Simon Cowell is to get Sir Paul for the final, which would be just fantastic.

"Everybody knows The Beatles wrote some of the best songs in history, so it would be a sensational end for the series."

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FLO + MACHINE ANNOUNCE FOUR-DISC ALBUM

Florence and The Machine have just announced that they will be releasing a four-disc track of their album 'Lungs'.

It will feature the original album, plus live tracks, demo's, remixes and footage of their Rivoli Ballroom gig in London on July 7...

...as well as personal sketches, notes, photos and an essay from Florence Welch's fav authour David Vann.

Phew!

This does actually sound quite good tbh, but just lately I'm getting a bit sick of artists (*cough* Lady Gaga, Beyonce) re-releasing their albums.

It's not fair to fans who are forced to re-buy the albums- it's a rip-off basically.

Stop.It.Please.

Thanks.

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VAMPIRE WEEKENDS NEW TRACK- COUSINS

'Cousins' is the first track Vampire Weekend are releasing from their up-and-coming album 'Contra'. Check out the vid elow and see what you think...



SOURCE: YOUTUBE.COM

I CAN'T STOP LISTENING TO...

I know it's quite old, but I've just re-discovered it on my Ipod. Sooooo loving Mr Legend atm... Here is the beautiful 'Everybody Know's- Enjoy!

GAGA AS YOU'VE NEVER SEEN HER BEFORE... NORMAL!

Thought Lady Gaga was some blonde-haired alien catapulted from out-of-space??

So did I.

But we were wrong! Just a mere four years ago, she was a brown-haired, soulful singer/songwriter, using her birth-name Stephanie.

Doesn't she sound good? If just a little bland... defo prefer Gaga for the entertainment methinks.



SOURCE: YOUTUBE.COM

ORIGINAL 'BABES ARE DEFINITEY REFORMING

It was revealed today that the original Sugababes- Mutya Buena, Keisha Buchanan and Siobhan Donaghy are DEFINTELY reforming.

They will be managed by Claire Powell, who famously changed Jordan's image from glamour-girl pin-up, to Katie Price: the house-mum. She is also currently Petre Andre's manager.

A label source said: "The comeback is gathering momentum.

"Mutya had a lot of convincing to do to get the girls around the table to sort things out. That happened last week and they are all game to give it a go."Mutya's manager knows he needs some muscle to make it a commercial success and he's called in his old pal Claire.

"The other girls are delighted to be back in touch. They are bang up for it with the new management team.

Let the battle commence!

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X-FACTOR -2 ROBBIE-0

The mighty force that is X-Factor has beaten Robbie Williams again in the chart battle with JLS triumphing at no.1 with their new album, leaving Robbie lagging at no.2.

The london four-pieces debut album narrowly beat Robbies comeback offering and also achieved more faster-selling sales than any other album this year.

It comes after last years X-Factor winner, Alexandre Burke, beat Robbie to number 1 earlier this month.

However, Robbie, ever the gentleman, called the boys to congratulate them and invited to meet him in LA when they're next there.

This news just proves how much the X-Factor is really taking over the charts, which I highlighted in my recent post.

We have seen everyone involved with the show see great chart sucess- the cotestants, judges and even the celebrity acts that peform on the show- which was further backed up yesterday with JLS's result, and Black Eyed Peas going to number one with their new single, that they peformed on the show last week.

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GAGA + BEYONCE = GENIUS

Yes, you read the title right, two of today's biggest divas have teamed up to make a dance track called 'telephone' and it's actually really good... Have a listen!

NEW GAGA VID!

Brace yourselves guys, as this is no ordinary vid...

Yes, the kooky character that is Lady Gaga has just released the video for her new song 'Bad Romance' and I can tell you now, it's more scary than The Exorcist!

As well as the usual near-nakedness, crazy hair, zany hats and creative dance routines, we also have full-blown fires and Gaga lying on a bed full of ash with a skeleton... scary stuff!

As I revealed in my earlier post, Paparazzi won scariest music vid, but I think Gaga's outdone herself with this thriller of a vid-

Watch if you dare,

muhahahahaha....

STEVE TYLER QUITS AEROSMITH

Aerosmith guitarist Joe Perry has revealed that frontman Steve Tyler has split the band 'as far as he can tell'.

"Steven quit as far as I can tell," he told the Las Vegas Sun, adding that the singer "has had no contact with me or the other band members".

However, Perry said it's not the end of the band and that they are most likely to try and find a replacement singer for the ageing rocker saying:

"Right now I'm adjusting to how we're going to go on," Perry explained." Aerosmith is such a powerful band, I mean it's like a steam locomotive. You just can't disregard 40 years of four guys who play together as well as they do.

"As far as replacing Steve, it's not just about that, it's also four guys that play extremely well together, and I'm not going to see that go to waste. I really don't know what path it's going to take at this point, but we'll probably find somebody else that will sing in those spots where we need a singer."

It comes after a tough few months for the band; Tyler was taken to hospital in August after falling off-stage at a gig in Dakota- meaning the band had to cancel their US tour. Tyler was also quoted on saying he wanted to concentrate on 'Brand Tyler' in an recent interview with Classic Rock Magazine.

X-FACTOR TAKING OVER?

Over the past few weeks, we have seen incredible force that is The X-Factor taking over the charts, and it's quest for domination hasn't ended yet- with JLS scoring their second number 1 single yesterday with new song 'Everybody in Love'

Their newest single knocked judge Chery Cole of the top with her debut single 'Fight For This Love' which, on it's release, knocked last years winner, Alexandre Burke, off the top spot with her new single since the show 'Bad Boys'.

Alexandre's debut album also reached number 1 on it's release week, and was again knocked off by Cheryl Cole's first solo 'album 3 words'. JLS release their offering this week and expected to reach number 1. However, former winner Leona Lewis releases her new single 'Happy' after a stunning performance on last night's show which is expected to now knock JLS off the top spot.

Even the 'celebrity guest mentors' that featured on the show have seen great success. Robbie Williams reached number 2, behind Burke after performing with her on the first Sunday show, and Michael Buble, Whitney Houson and Bon Jovi have seen high single and album positions after slots on the show.

It seems that The X-Factor is definitely exterminating all the competition, and with the eventual winner of this years competition being bookies favourite to be Christmas no.1, it seems like we'll be having an X-Factor X-mas too!

A MUST LISTEN...

BEYONCE STEALS THE SHOW AT THE EMA'S

Beyonce completely stole the show at the MTV European Music Awards last night by winning three awards.

She scooped the gong for Best Female, Best Video and Best Song whilst putting in a magnificent performance clad in a red basque and suspenders.

She overshadowed the likes of Lady Gaga and Kings Of Leon, who were both nominated for five awards each.

Gaga only managed to win the award for Best New Act, which she thanked the audience for over a video, as she snubbed the awards to stay in London, filming her new films for her upcoming tour.

Rockers Kings Of Leon were given nothing by the audience.

Katy Perry also put in a perfect performance as a second-time host for the awards show, providing us with witty banter and some amazing outfits.

She wore seven different ensembles, with her themes being "dark, sexy, romantic and evil - with a dash of goofiness thrown in for good measure".

The likes of Shakira, Leona Lewis, Jay-z and Green Day put in some amazing performances to the awards show, which was a tribute to it being the 20th anniversary of the Berlin Wall falling next week, making it arguably the best EMA's yet.

SOURCE: The Sun

WINO'S DAD TO RECORD ALBUM

Amy Winehouse's Dad, Mitch, has revealed that he's set to r4ecord a retro swing album.

The 58-year-old cabbie said that it will contain new material as well as covers of Rat-Pack legend Frank Sinatra.

He said: : "It's a Sinatra-ish album. There will be six covers of Sinatra."

It comes after Mitch launched his own series, Showbiz Rant on online channel Liv. It features him talking to celebs in his taxi's.

LOTT TO LOOK FORWARD TO FOR PIXIE

Timbaland has asked Pixie Lott to work for him, according to The Sun newspaper.

The music producer and performer was apparently passing an LA studio that Pixie was working in and liked what he heard , and no doubt what he saw of the stunning singer.

This could be a great way for the 'Mama Do' songstress to crack into America and achieve her dream of an LA pad.

NO JACK FOR SLASH

Jack White from the White Stripes has turned down the chance to sing on former Guns N' Roses guitarist Slash's debut solo album.

Talking to musicradar.com, Slash said: "I wanted to get Jack White to sing on something, but he didn't want to sing. He said I'll play drums, I'll play guitar, but I don't wanna sing.

The album, 'Slash and Friends' will be be released in early 2010 and features a host of guest musicians including Alice Cooper, Dave Grohl and Flea, but Slash admitted he had his heart set on Wjite singing on the CD saying:

He was one guy that I wanted to work with. Pretty much everyone else that I went after I managed to get."

The album should be finished by the end of November, according to Slash on his Twitter account.

KINGS OF CLOTHING?

Rockers Kings of Leon are set to launch their own clothing line.

The four-piece have teamed up with French designers, Surface to Air, to create the limited edition collection.

The designs will go on sale exclusively at the Paris Texas shop in Copenhagen from early December.

STONES READY TO GET ROLLING AGAIN IN 2010?

Rolling Stones frontman Ronnie Wood has hinted that the legendary band might tour again in 2010.

He told BBC 6 Music about his thoughts on touring again saying: "Yeah, well I just did that with The Faces, but I'm ready to rock." And as for the Stones back on tour in 2010? "Let's hope so, yeah."

The band haven't toured together since 2007, with their Bigger Band tour.

The 2010 tour could disrupt The Faces reforming with Rod Stewart, but no dates have been confirmed for either band as-of-yet.

GAGA'S PAPARRAZZI NAMED 'SCARIEST' VID

Crazy starlet Lady Gaga's Paparrazzi video has been named 'scariest' music vid by users of video music website MUZO.

She came ahead of Michael Jackson's Thriller at no.3 in the list and Nivarna's Heart-shaped Box at no.8 top be named the creepiest vid of all-time.

You know what they say... Gaga by name, Gaga by nature!

MUSE TO HEADLINE GLASTO

Muse are set to headline Glastonbury next year in what will be the 40th anniversary of Michael Eavis's legendary festival.

Yes, NME's best Act of the world today have revealed they have 'had a little chat' with the Eavis family to follow in the footsteps of BLUR, OASIS AND JAY-Z.

The Supermassive (blackhole) band last performed at Glasto in 2004 and described it as one of the best moments of their lives.

Maybe next year they can outdo themselves...