Source: http://www.artistdirect.com/entertainment-news/article/snoop-dogg-s-probation-ends-early/8973833
Tuesday 31 May 2011
Snoop Dogg's Probation Ends Early
TMZ reports that Snoop Dogg caught a break in court last week. Nearly five years after the rapper was arrested in LA for allegedly possessing drugs and a gun, the judge ended his probation early. Snoop was originally sentenced to 60 months probation back in 2007 over the incident. Snoop served 49
?Unprecedented response? for R1 Hackney Weekend
BBC events director Jason Carter said there has been an ?unprecedented response? from artists who wanted to be involved with next year?s Radio 1 and 1Xtra Hackney Weekend 2012 festival and was promising some of the world?s biggest music...
Source: http://www.musicweek.com/story.asp?sectioncode=1&storycode=1045370&c=1
Switch's Grapest Challenge... EVER!
Hello, We're sitting in the studio before the show and Simple Plan have just left us. It was very chaotic and unfortunatly for us they left a momento. Vomit in our bin. They're playing three gigs today a record for...
Source: http://www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/anniemac/2008/01/switchs_grapest_challenge_ever.shtml
Shakira Mulling an Arabic Language Album
The Associated Press reports that Colombian pop singer Shakira said she would one day like to sing pop songs, if not an entire album, in Arabic! Shakira speaks Spanish, has tons of English-language hits, but at a news conference in Morocco, she said that she wants to challenge herself with an album
Shakira Mulling an Arabic Language Album
The Associated Press reports that Colombian pop singer Shakira said she would one day like to sing pop songs, if not an entire album, in Arabic! Shakira speaks Spanish, has tons of English-language hits, but at a news conference in Morocco, she said that she wants to challenge herself with an album
One Less Reason to Release "Faces & Four Letter Words" on June 24th
Arsenic Records newest rock band, One Less Reason, is gearing up for their new release and label debut, Faces & Four Letter Words, due out on June 14th. Hailing from Jackson, TN, One Less Reason recently released their first single "Faces." One Less Reason just launched their album pre-order on the
Paul McCartney Launches "Maybe I'm Amazed Covers Competition"
MPL and Concord Music Group are very excited to offer fans a chance to show off their musical skills with the brand new "Maybe I'm Amazed Covers Competition" in celebration of the upcoming deluxe reissue release of Paul McCartney's McCartney and McCartney II on June 14th. You'll find complete
One Less Reason to Release "Faces & Four Letter Words" on June 24th
Arsenic Records newest rock band, One Less Reason, is gearing up for their new release and label debut, Faces & Four Letter Words, due out on June 14th. Hailing from Jackson, TN, One Less Reason recently released their first single "Faces." One Less Reason just launched their album pre-order on the
Internet Hoax Alert! Hackers Post Fake Tupac Shakur Story on PBS Website
Usually, viral web hoaxes about celebrities claim that someone has died. In his case, hackers claimed that a long-dead rappers was actually alive! PBS officials say hackers cracked into the network's website, posting a fake item that claimed late rapper Tupac Shakur was actually alive and well in
Oh Look! It's Wednesday!
Chris - is going to the gym then has meetings for Quiz Night series 4, then going home to watch The Apprentice
Dave - has another meeting with Roy Walker in his imaginarium, then going on 5 Live with Richard Bacon this afternoon, then home for assorted boring jobs
Aled - is going to playlist today
Tina - will be spending the day at TV Sport
Dom- is going birthday shopping for his little girl who will be two on Saturday
Matt - is writing a playlist presentation, then going to playlist, then watching The Apprentice
Source: http://www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/chrismoyles/2011/05/oh_look_its_wednesday.html
Proposed licensing legislation causes anxiety
The Government has been urged to provide clarity about its live music policies because complicated and contradictory messages are causing confusion and some panic among venues and promoters.
Source: http://www.musicweek.com/story.asp?sectioncode=1&storycode=1045375&c=1
Spatula: The Epithiny
Tonight we created radio history the comedian and Skins writer Josie Long camer up with an idea to confound and confuse teachers across the nation whilst simultaneously giving you a burst of joy amongst the turgid boredom of homework. We...
Source: http://www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/anniemac/2008/01/spatula_the_epithiny.shtml
Listen to Plan B's Hard Times
Who needs Plan A when you've got Plan B? Following his three wins at The 56th Ivor Novello Awards for "Album," "Most Performed Work" and "Songwriter of the Year," Plan B has released a special version of "Hard Times" taken from his UK triple-platinum selling album The Defamation of Strickland Banks.
Source: http://www.artistdirect.com/entertainment-news/article/listen-to-plan-b-s-hard-times/8973809
Videos Galore
If you've not heard the show over the last two weeks you've been missing out on loads of things, but as we're so lovely (and modest) we've put some videos online of us doing stuff for you to see with...
Source: http://www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/anniemac/2008/01/videos_galore.shtml
Coheed and Cambria to Play Free Show on June 11th
Coheed and Cambria will be playing a free encore performance of their successful "Neverender: SSTB" tour at Williamsburg Waterfront in Brooklyn, NY, on June 11th. "Neverender: SSTB" tour dates featured the band performing three sets each night: an acoustic opening set, a full-electric performance of
Colbie Caillat Announces Fan Appreciation Shows!
Multi-Grammy winning singer/songwriter Colbie Caillat has always valued her relationship with fans. She's asked their opinion about songs, shared unreleased mixes and meets them backstage. So while embarking on the kick-off for her new album All of You, out July 12th, Caillat wanted to say a special
BPI and Musicians? Union agree new deal for session musicians
The BPI and the Musicians? Union have drawn up a new deal for commissioning and paying UK session musicians, which dispenses with pages of complex contracts and sees rates of pay increase for the first time in six years.
Source: http://www.musicweek.com/story.asp?sectioncode=1&storycode=1045368&c=1
We're back from the long weekend
Chris - is training at home to work off some of the excess lager from over the weekend and then he's going to try and write a new parody this afternoon
Dave - will be writing a little song/vignett for the show and then he's going home to have a clearout
Dom - is presenting the lunchtime edition of Newsbeat (even though it's a Tuesday), then he's got a meeting and he then has to see someone about something boring
Tina - is up to various bits and bobs, sorting through emails and then getting her eyebrows threaded
Aled - has a couple of heavy meetings
Sam - has a couple of meetings - not heavy, will be eating a banana and then home.
Matt - will be working hard in the office and then tonight he'll be recovering from a heavy weekend
Source: http://www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/chrismoyles/2011/05/were_back_from_the_long_weeken.html
Proposed licensing legislation causes anxiety
The Government has been urged to provide clarity about its live music policies because complicated and contradictory messages are causing confusion and some panic among venues and promoters.
Source: http://www.musicweek.com/story.asp?sectioncode=1&storycode=1045375&c=1
The Most Anticipated Movies of the Summer
The Oscars are over, and things are heating up outside- which means they?re heating up at the box office too. Summer is always the time of year that studios unleash their big guns. Let?s take a look at the prime suspects! The Hangover Part II- May 26 The Hangover was clearly one of the best comedies
post christmas bloat
my belly is awash with homecooked food, and Chocolate Kimberlys and Tayto cheese and onion crisps. The latter two foodstuffs are both Irish only and I hold them both in the same esteem as I would a close family member....
Source: http://www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/anniemac/2007/12/post_christmas_bloat.shtml
Elliot Minors Christmas Songs
Elliot Minor came into the studio to sing us some live acoustic Christmas tracks... and you want to see them don't you? Ok here they are.
Source: http://www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/anniemac/2007/12/elliot_minors_christmas_songs.shtml
Generator launches new music course to access industry
Music development agency Generator has developed a unique qualification for learners wanting to start or expand a music business.
Source: http://www.musicweek.com/story.asp?sectioncode=1&storycode=1045353&c=1
Adele continues to rule US charts
Adele has her final fling ? for now anyway ? at the top of the US albums chart this week ahead of the inevitable takeover by Lady GaGa?s Born This Way, but she does so in style by simultaneously topping the Hot 100 for a third consecutive...
Source: http://www.musicweek.com/story.asp?sectioncode=1&storycode=1045347&c=1
Monday 30 May 2011
The Red Jumpsuit Apparatus Talk "Reap" and "Am I the Enemy"
The Red Jumpsuit Apparatus rage on with "Reap". The group's first single from their forthcoming Am I the Enemy roars with a hyper-charged, hypnotic chorus and an industrial-fueled grind. Vocalist Ronnie Winter pens some of the sharpest lyrics of the band's career thus far, and The Red Jumpsuit
Diddy to Receive ASCAP Founders Award
Congrats are in order for one of rap's biggest moguls. Sean "Diddy" Combs --is he still going by "Swag?"-- will receive ASCAP's Founders Award during the performing rights organization's 24th annual Rhythm & Soul Music Awards. The invitation-only ceremony will take place Friday, June 24th, at the
Source: http://www.artistdirect.com/entertainment-news/article/diddy-to-receive-ascap-founders-award/8973812
Gil Scott-Heron dies
Musician and poet Gil Scott-Heron has died at the age of 62.
Source: http://www.musicweek.com/story.asp?sectioncode=1&storycode=1045361&c=1
Coheed and Cambria to Play Free Show on June 11th
Coheed and Cambria will be playing a free encore performance of their successful "Neverender: SSTB" tour at Williamsburg Waterfront in Brooklyn, NY, on June 11th. "Neverender: SSTB" tour dates featured the band performing three sets each night: an acoustic opening set, a full-electric performance of
Backstage on the Hollyoaks set with Ricky Whittle
Well ho, ho, ho and Joy to the World! How you keeping? Done all your Christmas shoppping yet? Nah, neither of I. Tell you what though, have a lil' break from all the Xmas madness and see Hollyoaks in a...
Source: http://www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/anniemac/2007/12/backstage_with_the_hollyoaks_l.shtml
Facebook and Spotify to link?
Facebook is said to be planning a hook up with Spotify, which will allow users to stream songs from the Spotify catalogue within the social network.
Source: http://www.musicweek.com/story.asp?sectioncode=1&storycode=1045341&c=1
It's the weeeeeeeeeeeeeekend!
Chris - is packing for Carlisle, then he's heading up north for the weekend where he may play on his games console
Dave - is producing a potentially award winning parody and then he's driving up north
Dom - is going to the gym to renew his membership and then he's packing for Carlisle
Tina - is presenting 60 seconds on BBC Three tonight
Aled - has a meeting at R1 HQ, then he's having lunch with a friend in town and this afternoon he's meeting someone at Television Centre
Matt - is recovering from last night, working hard to prepare our trip to Carlisle and then going to some drinks tonight
Sam - is recovering from last night, has a meeting, then will be having a big drink tonight. Oh dear.
Source: http://www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/chrismoyles/2011/05/its_the_weeeeeeeeeeeeeekend_1.html
Backstage on the Hollyoaks set with Ricky Whittle
Well ho, ho, ho and Joy to the World! How you keeping? Done all your Christmas shoppping yet? Nah, neither of I. Tell you what though, have a lil' break from all the Xmas madness and see Hollyoaks in a...
Source: http://www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/anniemac/2007/12/backstage_with_the_hollyoaks_l.shtml
Jane's Addiction Partner with ARTISTdirect.com to Premiere "End To The Lies" Music Video
Jane's Addiction entrance and engage with their brand new single, "End To The Lies". The first taste of the band's forthcoming, highly anticipated new album The Great Escape Artist, is one of the most delectable of Jane's Addiction's legendary career. Propelled by a bombastic groove from drummer
It's only bloomin' Wednesday!
Chris - is going to the gym, getting his haircut and then writing another parody and some jingles
Dave - is on 5Live with Richard Bacon and then will watch the footie
Dom - is spending 4 hours on a course training BBC jounalists
Tina - is having a nap, doing her hair and then having dinner
Aled - is having a few meetings, then playlist
Matt - has lots of meetings, including playlist then tonight he'll be working hard
Sam - will be taking Chewbacca home and then meeting a friend later.
Source: http://www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/chrismoyles/2011/05/its_only_bloomin_wednesday.html
Amazon May Lose $3 Million in Lady Gaga 99 Cent Promotion
The person who came up with the idea to sell Lady Gaga's Born This Way for 99 cents is going to get promoted (if the strategy works) or fired (if the strategy flops.) The retailer, for the second time this week, is selling the album for 99 cents. It costs them over $8 per unit sold at that price and
Life is a rollercoaster and you've just got to ride it
Chris - will be going to the gym for the first time in two weeks, then carrying on with his one man campaign to get 'Go West' into the charts
Dave - is doing some more home shopping
Aled - has a couple of meetings, then off to playlist, and watching The Apprentice tonight
Dom - is going to do a voiceover today - life is a rollercoaster and you've just got to ride it
Tina - has meeting related business and still needs to unpack
Matt - has a playlist meeting, then tonight he's going for a jog, having dinner with some friends and watching The Apprentice
Source: http://www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/chrismoyles/2011/05/life_is_a_rollercoaster_and_yo.html
Panic At The Disco dates!
Hey, Hope you all heard the lovely Brendan from Panic (note the lack of !) At The Disco on the show. Not only did he make us laugh and sing with Annie but he also announced EXCLUSIVELY the UK...
Source: http://www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/anniemac/2008/01/panic_at_the_disco_dates_1.shtml
deadmau5 Partners With Talenthouse For Fan Contest to Design mau5head
Deadmau5, together with Talenthouse, the leading platform for creative collaboration, today announce their partnership inviting artists and fans from around the world to design the next official mau5head. The selected design will be produced into the next deadmau5 head for deadmau5's signature
Colbie Caillat Announces Fan Appreciation Shows!
Multi-Grammy winning singer/songwriter Colbie Caillat has always valued her relationship with fans. She's asked their opinion about songs, shared unreleased mixes and meets them backstage. So while embarking on the kick-off for her new album All of You, out July 12th, Caillat wanted to say a special
Videos Galore
If you've not heard the show over the last two weeks you've been missing out on loads of things, but as we're so lovely (and modest) we've put some videos online of us doing stuff for you to see with...
Source: http://www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/anniemac/2008/01/videos_galore.shtml
Gwyneth Paltrow Robert De Niro Liam Neeson Justin Timberlake
Videos Galore
If you've not heard the show over the last two weeks you've been missing out on loads of things, but as we're so lovely (and modest) we've put some videos online of us doing stuff for you to see with...
Source: http://www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/anniemac/2008/01/videos_galore.shtml
Panic At The Disco dates!
Hey, Hope you all heard the lovely Brendan from Panic (note the lack of !) At The Disco on the show. Not only did he make us laugh and sing with Annie but he also announced EXCLUSIVELY the UK...
Source: http://www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/anniemac/2008/01/panic_at_the_disco_dates_1.shtml
The Red Jumpsuit Apparatus Talk "Reap" and "Am I the Enemy"
The Red Jumpsuit Apparatus rage on with "Reap". The group's first single from their forthcoming Am I the Enemy roars with a hyper-charged, hypnotic chorus and an industrial-fueled grind. Vocalist Ronnie Winter pens some of the sharpest lyrics of the band's career thus far, and The Red Jumpsuit
Jazz FM teams up with Ronnie Scott?s for radio show
Jazz FM is teaming up with legendary club Ronnie Scott?s to host a weekly radio show, starting next Friday.
Source: http://www.musicweek.com/story.asp?sectioncode=1&storycode=1045357&c=1
It's only bloomin' Wednesday!
Chris - is going to the gym, getting his haircut and then writing another parody and some jingles
Dave - is on 5Live with Richard Bacon and then will watch the footie
Dom - is spending 4 hours on a course training BBC jounalists
Tina - is having a nap, doing her hair and then having dinner
Aled - is having a few meetings, then playlist
Matt - has lots of meetings, including playlist then tonight he'll be working hard
Sam - will be taking Chewbacca home and then meeting a friend later.
Source: http://www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/chrismoyles/2011/05/its_only_bloomin_wednesday.html
Videos Galore
If you've not heard the show over the last two weeks you've been missing out on loads of things, but as we're so lovely (and modest) we've put some videos online of us doing stuff for you to see with...
Source: http://www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/anniemac/2008/01/videos_galore.shtml
Spatula: The Epithiny
Tonight we created radio history the comedian and Skins writer Josie Long camer up with an idea to confound and confuse teachers across the nation whilst simultaneously giving you a burst of joy amongst the turgid boredom of homework. We...
Source: http://www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/anniemac/2008/01/spatula_the_epithiny.shtml
One day till the Royal Wedding
Chris - is recording podcast links, having a meeting with Rob, then he's going for tea with Jingle Sandy and tonight he might have a relaxing night in
Dave - is going to Manchester
Dom - is writing and presenting the Oddbox
Tina - has hair appointments, a meeting and then she's going for a lunch (or maybe a date, she's dressed up today!)
Aled - has a meeting, record company appointments, a sleep and then starting Civilisation again
Matt - has loads of meetings today then tonight he's having an evening in
Sam - is going to try and stop Aled from playing Civilisation again.
Source: http://www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/chrismoyles/2011/04/one_day_till_the_royw.html
Sunday 29 May 2011
Cheryl Cole Dropped From "The X Factor"
TMZ was the first to report that English star Cheryl Cole has been dropped from the judge's panel on the forthcoming The X Factor talent competition. Nicole Scherzinger of The Pussycat Dolls fame, who was initially hired to host the show, is rumored to step into Cole's now-vacant seat. Drama. Cole's
Source: http://www.artistdirect.com/entertainment-news/article/cheryl-cole-dropped-from-the-x-factor/8973806
One Less Reason To Unleash "Faces and Four Letter Words" June 14, 2011 on Arsenic Records, Pre-Order Now
You can now pre-order One Less Reason's Faces and Four Letter Words here! One Less Reason will drop the album on June 14th! ARTISTdirect.com editor and Dolor author Rick Florino lauds the band and album saying, "It's an undeniable and infectious collection of hypnotic hard rock that explodes out of
Jazz FM teams up with Ronnie Scott?s for radio show
Jazz FM is teaming up with legendary club Ronnie Scott?s to host a weekly radio show, starting next Friday.
Source: http://www.musicweek.com/story.asp?sectioncode=1&storycode=1045357&c=1
Facebook and Spotify to link?
Facebook is said to be planning a hook up with Spotify, which will allow users to stream songs from the Spotify catalogue within the social network.
Source: http://www.musicweek.com/story.asp?sectioncode=1&storycode=1045341&c=1
Lauryn Hill, Nas, Black Star to Play Rock the Bells 2011
Rock them there bells, hip-hop fans! The four-date tour has announced its lineup, with Lauryn Hill, Nas, and Mos Def & Talib Kweli as Black Star among the headliners. The four-date festival tour will hit San Bernardino, CA on August 20th; Mountain View, CA on August 27th; New York City on September
Lauryn Hill, Nas, Black Star to Play Rock the Bells 2011
Rock them there bells, hip-hop fans! The four-date tour has announced its lineup, with Lauryn Hill, Nas, and Mos Def & Talib Kweli as Black Star among the headliners. The four-date festival tour will hit San Bernardino, CA on August 20th; Mountain View, CA on August 27th; New York City on September
CrowdSurge uses social media
Online ticketing specialist CrowdSurge is tapping into social media to drive ambitious growth plans by launching a new sales application directly through artists? Facebook pages.
Source: http://www.musicweek.com/story.asp?sectioncode=1&storycode=1045343&c=1
Rock Sound names new editor
Rock Sound has promoted deputy editor Ben Patashnik to editor.
Source: http://www.musicweek.com/story.asp?sectioncode=1&storycode=1045335&c=1
Gil Scott-Heron dies
Musician and poet Gil Scott-Heron has died at the age of 62.
Source: http://www.musicweek.com/story.asp?sectioncode=1&storycode=1045361&c=1
Generator launches new music course to access industry
Music development agency Generator has developed a unique qualification for learners wanting to start or expand a music business.
Source: http://www.musicweek.com/story.asp?sectioncode=1&storycode=1045353&c=1
Oh Look! It's Wednesday!
Chris - is going to the gym then has meetings for Quiz Night series 4, then going home to watch The Apprentice
Dave - has another meeting with Roy Walker in his imaginarium, then going on 5 Live with Richard Bacon this afternoon, then home for assorted boring jobs
Aled - is going to playlist today
Tina - will be spending the day at TV Sport
Dom- is going birthday shopping for his little girl who will be two on Saturday
Matt - is writing a playlist presentation, then going to playlist, then watching The Apprentice
Source: http://www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/chrismoyles/2011/05/oh_look_its_wednesday.html
Companies use IMS to reveal new technology
International Music Summit co-founder Ben Turner is hailing this year�s event as the most successful yet, with a record number of delegates having descended on the Ibiza conference and a number of companies using the event to reveal new...
Source: http://www.musicweek.com/story.asp?sectioncode=1&storycode=1045356&c=1
Dom Is Getting His Lawnmower Out
Chris - will be training and/or working on a new song parody
Dave - has assorted jobs to do
Aled - will be going to appointments, meetings, sleeping, then the gym
Tina - has meetings then going out for dinner tonight with Newsbeat friends
Dom - will be filming Odd Box then going home and getting his lawnmower out
Matt - will be getting over the release of an embarrassing film featuring him (it's not rude), going to yoga, then going for a run tonight
Source: http://www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/chrismoyles/2011/05/dom_is_getting_his_lawnmower_o.html
Music Week Awards Brochure online now
The 52-page Music Week Awards Winners Brochure is available to view online now via MusicWeek.com.
Source: http://www.musicweek.com/story.asp?sectioncode=1&storycode=1045359&c=1
The Grapest Challenge Ever - Safety Video
Here on the show we take Safety very very seriously. We advise you not to do our Grapest Challenge Ever at home because it's all done under highly controlled conditions. Don't believe us? Check this video out and see for...
Source: http://www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/anniemac/2008/02/the_grapest_challenge_ever_saf.shtml
Facebook and Spotify to link?
Facebook is said to be planning a hook up with Spotify, which will allow users to stream songs from the Spotify catalogue within the social network.
Source: http://www.musicweek.com/story.asp?sectioncode=1&storycode=1045341&c=1
It's only bloomin' Wednesday!
Chris - is going to the gym, getting his haircut and then writing another parody and some jingles
Dave - is on 5Live with Richard Bacon and then will watch the footie
Dom - is spending 4 hours on a course training BBC jounalists
Tina - is having a nap, doing her hair and then having dinner
Aled - is having a few meetings, then playlist
Matt - has lots of meetings, including playlist then tonight he'll be working hard
Sam - will be taking Chewbacca home and then meeting a friend later.
Source: http://www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/chrismoyles/2011/05/its_only_bloomin_wednesday.html
Videos Galore
If you've not heard the show over the last two weeks you've been missing out on loads of things, but as we're so lovely (and modest) we've put some videos online of us doing stuff for you to see with...
Source: http://www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/anniemac/2008/01/videos_galore.shtml
Amazon May Lose $3 Million in Lady Gaga 99 Cent Promotion
The person who came up with the idea to sell Lady Gaga's Born This Way for 99 cents is going to get promoted (if the strategy works) or fired (if the strategy flops.) The retailer, for the second time this week, is selling the album for 99 cents. It costs them over $8 per unit sold at that price and
Lady Gaga's "Born This Way" Projected to Sell Over 800,000 Copies
Lady Gaga's heavily promoted Born This Way is projected to sell between 800,000 and one million copies during its first week of availability in stores and via the digital space. Her label Interscope Records shipped over two million copies. That's a massive bow and we hope Gaga surpasses that figure
Elliot Minors Christmas Songs
Elliot Minor came into the studio to sing us some live acoustic Christmas tracks... and you want to see them don't you? Ok here they are.
Source: http://www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/anniemac/2007/12/elliot_minors_christmas_songs.shtml
Switch's Grapest Challenge... EVER!
Hello, We're sitting in the studio before the show and Simple Plan have just left us. It was very chaotic and unfortunatly for us they left a momento. Vomit in our bin. They're playing three gigs today a record for...
Source: http://www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/anniemac/2008/01/switchs_grapest_challenge_ever.shtml
Mac's podcast links
So Annie in her post Christmas state couldn't quite work out how to put a link to Russell Brand's podcasts, so has called upon me to do it for her... which is great as this can count as her Christmas...
Source: http://www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/anniemac/2007/12/macs_podcast_links.shtml
Lady Gaga's "Born This Way" Projected to Sell Over 800,000 Copies
Lady Gaga's heavily promoted Born This Way is projected to sell between 800,000 and one million copies during its first week of availability in stores and via the digital space. Her label Interscope Records shipped over two million copies. That's a massive bow and we hope Gaga surpasses that figure
Saturday 28 May 2011
Gil Scott-Heron dies
Musician and poet Gil Scott-Heron has died at the age of 62.
Source: http://www.musicweek.com/story.asp?sectioncode=1&storycode=1045361&c=1
Pre-Bank Holiday Friday Blog!
Chris - this weekend he will be training, enjoying getting back on the drink, going to imaginary Martin's birthday party, watching Formula One and sleeping
Dave - his weekend will involve relaxing, avoiding the drizzle, watching the Chapion's League Final and DJing in Beaconsfield
Aled - will be having some gym and exercise fun, venturing off to somewhere in the UK , but will be back for The Surgery on Sunday
Dom - is going to a children's theme park for his daughter's 2nd birthday, then watching (not playing in) The Champion's League final on Saturday night, and having a nice relaxing Monday
Tina - has 2 days doing the news on the telly, then also watching The Champion's League final, and going to a wedding
Matt - will be busy devising an exciting, multi-faceted feature for the show then this weekend he's going to Suffolk for his cousin Julie's wedding
Source: http://www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/chrismoyles/2011/05/pre-bank_holiday_friday_blog.html
Backstage on the Hollyoaks set with Ricky Whittle
Well ho, ho, ho and Joy to the World! How you keeping? Done all your Christmas shoppping yet? Nah, neither of I. Tell you what though, have a lil' break from all the Xmas madness and see Hollyoaks in a...
Source: http://www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/anniemac/2007/12/backstage_with_the_hollyoaks_l.shtml
Cheryl Cole Dropped From "The X Factor"
TMZ was the first to report that English star Cheryl Cole has been dropped from the judge's panel on the forthcoming The X Factor talent competition. Nicole Scherzinger of The Pussycat Dolls fame, who was initially hired to host the show, is rumored to step into Cole's now-vacant seat. Drama. Cole's
Source: http://www.artistdirect.com/entertainment-news/article/cheryl-cole-dropped-from-the-x-factor/8973806
IMS kicks off in Ibiza
The International Music Summit got under way yesterday in Ibiza, with analyst Kevin Watson revealing a specially-commissioned business report on the electronic dance music (EDM) market.
Source: http://www.musicweek.com/story.asp?sectioncode=1&storycode=1045339&c=1
Sales fall but profits up at Sony
Sales at Sony Music have fallen year-on-year, although the major nevertheless managed to increase operating income due to tight control of costs.
Source: http://www.musicweek.com/story.asp?sectioncode=1&storycode=1045355&c=1
Cheryl Cole Dropped From "The X Factor"
TMZ was the first to report that English star Cheryl Cole has been dropped from the judge's panel on the forthcoming The X Factor talent competition. Nicole Scherzinger of The Pussycat Dolls fame, who was initially hired to host the show, is rumored to step into Cole's now-vacant seat. Drama. Cole's
Source: http://www.artistdirect.com/entertainment-news/article/cheryl-cole-dropped-from-the-x-factor/8973806
Switch's Grapest Challenge... EVER!
Hello, We're sitting in the studio before the show and Simple Plan have just left us. It was very chaotic and unfortunatly for us they left a momento. Vomit in our bin. They're playing three gigs today a record for...
Source: http://www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/anniemac/2008/01/switchs_grapest_challenge_ever.shtml
post christmas bloat
my belly is awash with homecooked food, and Chocolate Kimberlys and Tayto cheese and onion crisps. The latter two foodstuffs are both Irish only and I hold them both in the same esteem as I would a close family member....
Source: http://www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/anniemac/2007/12/post_christmas_bloat.shtml
post christmas bloat
my belly is awash with homecooked food, and Chocolate Kimberlys and Tayto cheese and onion crisps. The latter two foodstuffs are both Irish only and I hold them both in the same esteem as I would a close family member....
Source: http://www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/anniemac/2007/12/post_christmas_bloat.shtml
Oh Look! It's Wednesday!
Chris - is going to the gym then has meetings for Quiz Night series 4, then going home to watch The Apprentice
Dave - has another meeting with Roy Walker in his imaginarium, then going on 5 Live with Richard Bacon this afternoon, then home for assorted boring jobs
Aled - is going to playlist today
Tina - will be spending the day at TV Sport
Dom- is going birthday shopping for his little girl who will be two on Saturday
Matt - is writing a playlist presentation, then going to playlist, then watching The Apprentice
Source: http://www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/chrismoyles/2011/05/oh_look_its_wednesday.html
PRS for Music AGM speech by CEO Robert Ashcroft
First of all, thank you all for coming to this year?s AGM ? it?s good to see such a strong turnout. The management, staff and directors of the Performing Right Society all appreciate the time you take to be with us and for giving me the...
Source: http://www.musicweek.com/story.asp?sectioncode=1&storycode=1045346&c=1
Oh Look! It's Wednesday!
Chris - is going to the gym then has meetings for Quiz Night series 4, then going home to watch The Apprentice
Dave - has another meeting with Roy Walker in his imaginarium, then going on 5 Live with Richard Bacon this afternoon, then home for assorted boring jobs
Aled - is going to playlist today
Tina - will be spending the day at TV Sport
Dom- is going birthday shopping for his little girl who will be two on Saturday
Matt - is writing a playlist presentation, then going to playlist, then watching The Apprentice
Source: http://www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/chrismoyles/2011/05/oh_look_its_wednesday.html
Whittingdale supports PRS traffic lights idea
The Conservative MP John Whittingdale heaped praise on PRS for Music?s so-called traffic light initiative at the collecting society?s AGM yesterday.
Source: http://www.musicweek.com/story.asp?sectioncode=1&storycode=1045348&c=1
Jane's Addiction Partner with ARTISTdirect.com to Premiere "End To The Lies" Music Video
Jane's Addiction entrance and engage with their brand new single, "End To The Lies". The first taste of the band's forthcoming, highly anticipated new album The Great Escape Artist, is one of the most delectable of Jane's Addiction's legendary career. Propelled by a bombastic groove from drummer
David Attenborough
Next week, we're going to pre-record an interview with the legend that is Sir David Attenborough. We really want to ask him your questions, so please do let us know any questions you want to ask him.. just stick it...
Source: http://www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/anniemac/2008/01/david_attenborough.shtml
We're back from the long weekend
Chris - is training at home to work off some of the excess lager from over the weekend and then he's going to try and write a new parody this afternoon
Dave - will be writing a little song/vignett for the show and then he's going home to have a clearout
Dom - is presenting the lunchtime edition of Newsbeat (even though it's a Tuesday), then he's got a meeting and he then has to see someone about something boring
Tina - is up to various bits and bobs, sorting through emails and then getting her eyebrows threaded
Aled - has a couple of heavy meetings
Sam - has a couple of meetings - not heavy, will be eating a banana and then home.
Matt - will be working hard in the office and then tonight he'll be recovering from a heavy weekend
Source: http://www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/chrismoyles/2011/05/were_back_from_the_long_weeken.html
One day till the Royal Wedding
Chris - is recording podcast links, having a meeting with Rob, then he's going for tea with Jingle Sandy and tonight he might have a relaxing night in
Dave - is going to Manchester
Dom - is writing and presenting the Oddbox
Tina - has hair appointments, a meeting and then she's going for a lunch (or maybe a date, she's dressed up today!)
Aled - has a meeting, record company appointments, a sleep and then starting Civilisation again
Matt - has loads of meetings today then tonight he's having an evening in
Sam - is going to try and stop Aled from playing Civilisation again.
Source: http://www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/chrismoyles/2011/04/one_day_till_the_royw.html
Google exec to give keynote speech at World Copyright Summit
Google president EMEA Carlo d?Asaro Biondo is to give a keynote speech at the World Copyright Summit in Brussels next month, in which he will speak about the future of the creative industries and Google?s role in this ecosystem.
Source: http://www.musicweek.com/story.asp?sectioncode=1&storycode=1045349&c=1
PRS for Music AGM speech by CEO Robert Ashcroft
First of all, thank you all for coming to this year?s AGM ? it?s good to see such a strong turnout. The management, staff and directors of the Performing Right Society all appreciate the time you take to be with us and for giving me the...
Source: http://www.musicweek.com/story.asp?sectioncode=1&storycode=1045346&c=1
Amazon May Lose $3 Million in Lady Gaga 99 Cent Promotion
The person who came up with the idea to sell Lady Gaga's Born This Way for 99 cents is going to get promoted (if the strategy works) or fired (if the strategy flops.) The retailer, for the second time this week, is selling the album for 99 cents. It costs them over $8 per unit sold at that price and
Gwyneth Paltrow Robert De Niro Liam Neeson Justin Timberlake
Adele continues to rule US charts
Adele has her final fling ? for now anyway ? at the top of the US albums chart this week ahead of the inevitable takeover by Lady GaGa?s Born This Way, but she does so in style by simultaneously topping the Hot 100 for a third consecutive...
Source: http://www.musicweek.com/story.asp?sectioncode=1&storycode=1045347&c=1
Lots On The Thursday Blog...
Chris - is recording links for the brand new podcast that will be available to download tomorrow, then meeting his mate Steve for a cup of tea, then heading home and doing his washing, then writing a song parody and trying not to go to the pub
Dave - is going car racing with JLS... really
Aled - has meetings with record companies, then going to the gym, having a power nap, then going to see Olly Murs with Tina
Dom - is just doing the OddBox today
Tina - has meetings and then a sleep, followed by early dinner with a friend, and seeing Olly Murs with Aled
Matt - has yoga, lots of meetings, then he's going to have dinner with some friends and watching Scream 4
Source: http://www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/chrismoyles/2011/05/lots_on_the_thursday_blog.html
Generator launches new music course to access industry
Music development agency Generator has developed a unique qualification for learners wanting to start or expand a music business.
Source: http://www.musicweek.com/story.asp?sectioncode=1&storycode=1045353&c=1
Friday 27 May 2011
Lauryn Hill, Nas, Black Star to Play Rock the Bells 2011
Rock them there bells, hip-hop fans! The four-date tour has announced its lineup, with Lauryn Hill, Nas, and Mos Def & Talib Kweli as Black Star among the headliners. The four-date festival tour will hit San Bernardino, CA on August 20th; Mountain View, CA on August 27th; New York City on September
Facebook and Spotify to link?
Facebook is said to be planning a hook up with Spotify, which will allow users to stream songs from the Spotify catalogue within the social network.
Source: http://www.musicweek.com/story.asp?sectioncode=1&storycode=1045341&c=1
It's Wednesday, OK?
Chris - is going to the gym and then will be writing some parodies
Dave - is going ice skating in Nottingham (twice)
Sam - has a fair few meetings then will be trying to get home for some sleep.
Matt - has several meetings and then tonight he's going for a curry with some mates
Dom - is meeting a man...sounds mysterious
Tina - will be having lunch with a friend and then doing some exercise
Source: http://www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/chrismoyles/2011/04/its_wednesday_ok.html
Coheed and Cambria to Play Free Show on June 11th
Coheed and Cambria will be playing a free encore performance of their successful "Neverender: SSTB" tour at Williamsburg Waterfront in Brooklyn, NY, on June 11th. "Neverender: SSTB" tour dates featured the band performing three sets each night: an acoustic opening set, a full-electric performance of
Ad hit set for top 40
A new band look set to make the top 40 this weekend, with their cover of an Embrace song made for a Kentucky Fried Chicken advert.
Source: http://www.musicweek.com/story.asp?sectioncode=1&storycode=1045354&c=1
Life is a rollercoaster and you've just got to ride it
Chris - will be going to the gym for the first time in two weeks, then carrying on with his one man campaign to get 'Go West' into the charts
Dave - is doing some more home shopping
Aled - has a couple of meetings, then off to playlist, and watching The Apprentice tonight
Dom - is going to do a voiceover today - life is a rollercoaster and you've just got to ride it
Tina - has meeting related business and still needs to unpack
Matt - has a playlist meeting, then tonight he's going for a jog, having dinner with some friends and watching The Apprentice
Source: http://www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/chrismoyles/2011/05/life_is_a_rollercoaster_and_yo.html
PRS for Music AGM speech by CEO Robert Ashcroft
First of all, thank you all for coming to this year?s AGM ? it?s good to see such a strong turnout. The management, staff and directors of the Performing Right Society all appreciate the time you take to be with us and for giving me the...
Source: http://www.musicweek.com/story.asp?sectioncode=1&storycode=1045346&c=1
Cheryl Cole Dropped From "The X Factor"
TMZ was the first to report that English star Cheryl Cole has been dropped from the judge's panel on the forthcoming The X Factor talent competition. Nicole Scherzinger of The Pussycat Dolls fame, who was initially hired to host the show, is rumored to step into Cole's now-vacant seat. Drama. Cole's
Source: http://www.artistdirect.com/entertainment-news/article/cheryl-cole-dropped-from-the-x-factor/8973806
Dom Is Getting His Lawnmower Out
Chris - will be training and/or working on a new song parody
Dave - has assorted jobs to do
Aled - will be going to appointments, meetings, sleeping, then the gym
Tina - has meetings then going out for dinner tonight with Newsbeat friends
Dom - will be filming Odd Box then going home and getting his lawnmower out
Matt - will be getting over the release of an embarrassing film featuring him (it's not rude), going to yoga, then going for a run tonight
Source: http://www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/chrismoyles/2011/05/dom_is_getting_his_lawnmower_o.html
Adele continues to rule US charts
Adele has her final fling ? for now anyway ? at the top of the US albums chart this week ahead of the inevitable takeover by Lady GaGa?s Born This Way, but she does so in style by simultaneously topping the Hot 100 for a third consecutive...
Source: http://www.musicweek.com/story.asp?sectioncode=1&storycode=1045347&c=1
Pop Up Pop Quiz and Hollyoaks Music Show for T4
Box TV has commissioned a new music quiz show for this summer, which it said will bring a twist to the traditional format.
Source: http://www.musicweek.com/story.asp?sectioncode=1&storycode=1045350&c=1
Lady Gaga Covers Rolling Stone Again
For the third time in two years, the lovely and talented Lady Gaga will appear on the cover of Rolling Stone. The new issue with Gaga on the cover lands on Friday and the magazine has released some quotes and images from the piece. You can view them here. Below are some of the key topics addressed
Source: http://www.artistdirect.com/entertainment-news/article/lady-gaga-covers-rolling-stone-again/8973783
We're back in the studio!
Chris - has some script meetings for his telly show and then he's unpacking from Radio 1's Big Weekend
Dave - is up to assorted business
Dom - is voice training some people for four hours this afternoon - they're learning how to speak proper, innit
Tina - has hundreds of emails to go through, then she's unpacking and tonight she's got a reunion with her beloved dog MJ
Aled - has physio and a gym session this afternoon
Matt - has lots of emails to catch up on, then tonight he might be going to see a new band called Foster The People
Source: http://www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/chrismoyles/2011/05/were_back_in_the_studio.html
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