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Yessss it's Friday!!

Chris - his parents are arriving this afternoon so they're all going to his brother Keiron's birthday party and then hanging out with the family all weekend!

Dom - is picking his car up as it's had a service and then he has a weekend of relaxing and BBQ'ing

Tina - is presenting 60 Seconds on Saturday and Sunday night

Dave - has a quiet night in tonight, then he's DJ'ing in Exeter tomorrow night

Matt - is off to Manchester for the weekend to visit a good friend

Aled - is finishing recording his Glee documentary which goes out on Radio 1 a week on Monday

Source: http://www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/chrismoyles/2011/06/yessss_its_friday.html

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Team Outing Tonight Blog

Chris - is going to the gym, then is undoing all his good work by going out for curry and beers with the team

Dave - has assorted jobs to do followed by a team outing

Aled - is going to playlist then he has an awkward 2 hours to maybe spend at home sleeping before going out

Dom - has a meeting, then another meeting, then he's going to the cinema ahead of an exciting interview with a Hollywood A-lister, then he's back for the team outing

Tina - is having a snooze then she's up to work bits and bobs before the team night out

Matt - is also going to playlist and then this evening's he's out with the team

Source: http://www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/chrismoyles/2011/05/lots_on_the_thursday_blog.html

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

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Shaquille O'Neal Announces First All-Star Comedy Jam Tour

He may have retired from the NBA, but Shaquille O'Neal is still working...hard! Shaquille O'Neal, through his company Shaq Entertainment, announced the launch the first All-Star Comedy Jam tour. "I played with many All-Stars on the court and laughed with these All-Stars off the court," said Shaq.

Source: http://www.artistdirect.com/entertainment-news/article/shaquille-o-neal-announces-first-all-star-comedy-jam-tour/9007919

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US double chart-topper Adele makes more history

The return of Adele?s 21 to the top of the Billboard 200 has made it the first UK album this century to clock up 10 weeks at number one, while Rolling In The Deep is now the second-longest Hot 100 chart-topper by a British female in history.

Source: http://www.musicweek.com/story.asp?sectioncode=1&storycode=1045574&c=1

Chris And His Moustache

Chris - is getting ready for his appearance at the comedy gala tonight then going home and shaving his moustache off

Dave - has a meeting with Roy Walker in his imaginarium, then he's going swimming with Nicole

Aled - may be going on the search for his Twitter mate (a visiting president), then watching Geordie Shore

Dom - has no plans and it's brilliant

Tina - has back to back meetings then she'll be watching Geordie Shore (followed by Newsnight)

Matt - has record company appointments, then string quartet practice tonight for the first time in months

Source: http://www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/chrismoyles/2011/05/chris_and_his_moustache.html

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Maroon 5 Singer/Guitarist Adam Levine Will Not Embark on Solo Career

Maroon 5 singer/guitarist and The Voice coach Adam Levine will not leave his band for the greener pastures of a solo career. Levine told PEOPLE that he has absolutely no interest in ever becoming a solo artist, calling it "nerdy." Um, okay. While Levine is enjoying pop culture fame as a coach on The

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Thursday 16 June 2011

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

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Luke Bryan Announces Tracklisting for "Tailgates & Tanlines"

Country cutie Luke Bryan has put the finishing touches on his new album, Tailgates & Tanlines, due in stores August 9th. He has announced the tracklisting for the album. The new album contains eight songs co-penned by Bryan, including his current Top 15 hit single "Country Girl (Shake It For Me)."

Source: http://www.artistdirect.com/entertainment-news/article/luke-bryan-announces-tracklisting-for-tailgates-tanlines/9007913

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Lady Gaga Recruits Little Monsters to Create Get Well Video For Clarence Clemons

Lady Gaga is a doll with a heart of gold. The singer recruited her Little Monsters to make "Get Well" videos for ailing saxophonist Clarence Clemons of The E Street Band. Clemons played the sax on "Hair" and "The Edge of Glory" on Born This Way and he suffered a serious stroke over the weekend. He

Source: http://www.artistdirect.com/entertainment-news/article/lady-gaga-recruits-little-monsters-to-create-get-well-video-for-clarence-clemons/9007914

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Watch Cris Cab's Video For "No Hatred"

Cris Cab released a new EP, Foreword, on June 7th and he is now offering the second video from the new EP. It's for the reggae-flavored song "No Hatred," which has become a fan favorite and, as we will admit, a favorite of ARTISTdirect.com's. The video grabs footage from Cab's' Miami show earlier

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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

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MORNING BRIEFING JUNE 16: The best news, articles and reviews online from around the world

Today includes: Metallica and Lou Reed team up, Pandora IPO, Canadians demand online tax

Source: http://www.musicweek.com/story.asp?sectioncode=1&storycode=1045565&c=1

Robyn partners with JetBlue for JFK airport gig

Grammy nominated Swedish singer/songwriter Robyn is teaming up with American low cost airline JetBlue Airways, to perform live as part of the brand?s long running Live from T5 concert series.

Source: http://www.musicweek.com/story.asp?sectioncode=1&storycode=1045554&c=1

Source: http://www.artistdirect.com/entertainment-news/article/j-randall-teams-up-with-t-pain-for-can-t-sleep/9007904

J Randall Teams Up With T-Pain For "Can't Sleep"

Go here to check out JRandall's 'Can't Sleep," which features Auto-Tune king T-Pain in a cameo. JRandall is currently into the studio with mega hot producer RedOne, working on his debut release. He burst onto the scene with a track on last summer?s Step Up 3D (Original Soundtrack) Soundtrack, which

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Steven Tyler to Be the Face of Andrew Charles Rock Clothing Line

Steven Tyler is a man of many hats, literally! According to Women?s Wear Daily, the singer and American Idol judge is also inspiring a clothing line. Tyler, known for his flashy fashion choices, microphone scarves and bell-bottoms, will serve as the face of the new Andrew Charles rock 'n'

Source: http://www.artistdirect.com/entertainment-news/article/steven-tyler-to-be-the-face-of-andrew-charles-rock-clothing-line/9007906

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Justin Bieber Auctioning Off Chance to Meet Him at Fragrance Launch on June 23rd

Justin Bieber is set to debut his fragrance for females, dubbed Someday, next week! The tween sensation is even giving a portion of the proceeds to Pencils of Promise and Make-A-Wish Foundation. But that's not the beginning or the end of The Bieb's charitable contributions. The Bieb is hitting the

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Report urges BBC pop music radio stations to merge management

The BBC?s four popular music networks should consider working under a single management structure, according to a report released today into possible synergies at the stations.

Source: http://www.musicweek.com/story.asp?sectioncode=1&storycode=1045539&c=1

Birthday Action

On Monday I celebrated my Birthday, which was very lovely. The rest of the switch team very kindly brought me a cake and a card. That's not all though... keep reading....

Source: http://www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/anniemac/2008/01/birthday_action.shtml

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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

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Team Outing Tonight Blog

Source: http://www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/chrismoyles/2011/06/team_outing_tonight_blog.html

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Shazam buys synchronised lyrics technology, launches LyricPlay

Mobile music recognition company Shazam has made its first corporate acquisition by buying US company Tunezee's synchronised lyrics technology and simultaneously launched its new Shazam LyricPlay feature.

Source: http://www.musicweek.com/story.asp?sectioncode=1&storycode=1045558&c=1

Wednesday 15 June 2011

Thursday - Dreaming Of Donuts

Chris: has a suit fitting and then he can't decide on whether to go home and do some work or watch Back To The Future movies as Michael J Fox is 50 today

Dave: is going to Sheffield to play some tunes with Dom tonight

Dom: is going to Sheffield to play some tunes with Dave tonight

Tina: is working on a secret project for The Chris Moyles Show

Aled: has record company appointments and then is going for a meeting with the new producer of The Surgery

Matt: will be recording something for someone special in the studio and then tonight he may go two for one at a well-known pizza establishment

Source: http://www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/chrismoyles/2011/06/thursday_-_dreaming_of_donuts.html

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Oh My Gosh I Saw Skins

Oh my oh my, I'm one excited fella today. This morning I got to go see the first episode of Series 2 of Skins, which'll be hitting your TV screens early Feb, and if that was not exciting enough I...

Source: http://www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/anniemac/2008/01/oh_my_gosh_i_saw_skins.shtml

MORNING BRIEFING June 15 - the best news, articles and reviews online around the world

Today's selection includes: Coldplay at iTunes, clouds over Canadian cloud, Neil Young and darker side of K-Pop

Source: http://www.musicweek.com/story.asp?sectioncode=1&storycode=1045548&c=1

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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

Tuesday Blog - Assorted Shniz

Chris - has script meetings for his telly show, then he's picking suits for his forthcoming telly show, then he's going home, having tea, watching telly, and going to bed

Dave - has assorted shniz

Aled - is having an ideas meeting with the Chris Moyles production team, then a physio session and then he's going to the cinema

Dom - is presenting the lunchtime Newsbeat programme then going to pick up his son from his football practice (crazy hey)

Tina - has work stuff during the day then is going out for a girly dinner in the evening

Matt - has lots of meetings, record company appointments and then tonight he's catching up with a friend

Source: http://www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/chrismoyles/2011/05/tuesday_blog_-_assorted_shniz.html

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VH1 Resurrects "Pop Up Video" With Three Marathons

This summer, fall in love all over again with one of the most adored series of all time, Pop Up Video. VH1 Classic will air three marathons of the iconic series Sunday, June 19th at 3 PM ET/PT, Saturday, July 16th at 2 PM ET/PT and Saturday, August 13th at 2 PM ET/PT. Once a month, baby! The series

Source: http://www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/anniemac/2007/12/backstage_with_the_hollyoaks_l.shtml

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/chrismoyles/2011/05/tuesday_blog_-_assorted_shniz.html

Tuesday Blog - Assorted Shniz

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Cherri Bomb Signs to Hollywood Records

Hot chicks in a band alert! Hollywood Records officially announced that it has signed all-girl rock group Cherri Bomb, one of the most buzzing up-and-coming bands to storm outta Los Angeles. Cherri Bomb!? Let's hope The Runaways don't get all bothered about the band name, since it's an obvious nod

Source: http://www.artistdirect.com/entertainment-news/article/cherri-bomb-signs-to-hollywood-records/8976077

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Pandora raises $235m in IPO amid fears about future profitability

US streaming and discovery service Pandora has outperformed IPO expectations by raising $235m (�143m) to give it a market value of $2.56bn (�1.56bn) - but growing doubts surround its future profitability.

Source: http://www.musicweek.com/story.asp?sectioncode=1&storycode=1045551&c=1

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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

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Howie D of Backstreet Boys Talks "Back to Me", NKOTBSB, "100", and More

"If '100' doesn't catch you at first, you'll hear yourself humming it by the third or fourth time in the bathroom," laughs Howie D about the first single from his forthcoming solo album, Back To Me. He's being modest though because you'll most likely be humming "100" everywhere as soon as you hear

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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

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Lily Allen is Pregnant Again

British singer Lily Allen wed Sam Cooper over the weekend. The duo endured a miscarriage last Fall, which was devastating, since it was the second the pop star has lost a baby during a pregnancy. However, Cooper spilled the beans to wedding guests at the reception: Allen is currently several months'

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Lily Allen is Pregnant Again

Source: http://www.artistdirect.com/entertainment-news/article/lily-allen-is-pregnant-again/8976092

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Red Hot Chili Peppers Announce Track Listing For "I'm With You"

Good news. Red Hot Chili Peppers have announced the full track-listing for their upcoming tenth studio album, I'm With You, which will be released by Warner Bros. Records on August 30th, 2011. It is as follows: "Monarchy of Roses" "Factory of Faith" "Brendan's Death Song" "Ethiopia" "Annie Wants a

Source: http://www.artistdirect.com/entertainment-news/article/red-hot-chili-peppers-announce-track-listing-for-i-m-with-you/8976086

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

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Wednesday - Need Sleep and Food

Chris: is off to the gym and then doing a big Wednesday shop

Dave: might get his haricut, go for a little snooze then do assorted shiz

Tina: is celebrating a friend's birthday all day so she's going for posh lunch, then having a treatment and going for cocktails and maybe dinner if they make it

Dom: is presenting the Odd Box today, even though it's not Thursday and looking forward to seeing The Apprentice tonight at 9pm on BBC 1

Aled: has playlist this afternoon and then a sleep before seeing The Apprentice later tonight at 9pm on BBC 1

Matt: also has playlist, then tonight he's going to a BBQ where he might be hanging out with the skaters from the DJ Fresh video!

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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

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Catch Media?s music service expected to launch in US in summer

Catch Media?s fully-licensed cloud platform Play Anywhere has expanded the number of compatible devices it synchs with to include all Android smartphones and tablets.

Source: http://www.musicweek.com/story.asp?sectioncode=1&storycode=1045546&c=1

Circus Action

Do do doo-doo-do do do-do do dooooo.. that's the circus music as Annie & Grimmy went to Cirque Du Soleil at The Royal Albert hall to try and see if they could join the circus... check out how they got...

Source: http://www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/anniemac/2008/02/circus_action.shtml

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Birthday Action

On Monday I celebrated my Birthday, which was very lovely. The rest of the switch team very kindly brought me a cake and a card. That's not all though... keep reading....

Source: http://www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/anniemac/2008/01/birthday_action.shtml

Tuesday 14 June 2011

Limited Edition Harry Potter Chess Game Available

Get ready to transform yourself into a real wizard when you order Harry Potter Chess! Each richly-illustrated chess manual teaches you the skills to play like a master ? whether you're a beginner or already know the game. The authentic, scaled-down replica of the giant wizard's chess game from Harry

Source: http://www.artistdirect.com/entertainment-news/article/limited-edition-harry-potter-chess-game-available/8976082

Model agency launches music artists division

Leading model agency Nevs has inked deals with a number of artists including Ellie Goulding and Chipmunk to join its newly established division dedicated to up-and-coming music talent.

Source: http://www.musicweek.com/story.asp?sectioncode=1&storycode=1045524&c=1

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Switch's Grapest Challenge... EVER!

Source: http://www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/anniemac/2007/12/backstage_with_the_hollyoaks_l.shtml

Backstage on the Hollyoaks set with Ricky Whittle

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Iron Maiden named best UK band at Golden Gods

Iron Maiden won best UK band at last night?s Metal Hammer Golden Gods awards, while Avenged Sevenfold were named best international act.

Source: http://www.musicweek.com/story.asp?sectioncode=1&storycode=1045536&c=1

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Check Out Alec Gross' "If You Don't Mind"

Go here to nab a free download of "If You Don't Mind" by Alec Gross. You can't beat free, right? Alec Gross' Strip the Lanterns is his debut 11-track LP, whose songs detail a somewhere America that is at once familiar, but ultimately troubled. The full album title is Strip the Lanterns: The Night

Source: http://www.artistdirect.com/entertainment-news/article/check-out-alec-gross-if-you-don-t-mind/8976084

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Nelly to Perform at Universal Orland Resort's Summer Concert Series This Weekend

It's gettin' hot in here, so take off all your clothes! Relax, we're just quoting Nelly's biggest song. Universal Orlando Resort's Summer Concert Series continues this weekend with Grammy-award winning hip-hop and rap artist Nelly. With more than 21 million albums sold in the United States and more

Source: http://www.artistdirect.com/entertainment-news/article/nelly-to-perform-at-universal-orland-resort-s-summer-concert-series-this-weekend/8976071

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Fuller and Blackwell create new music company

Legendary music executive Chris Blackwell is teaming up with influential manager Simon Fuller on a new company that aims to support artists and other entertainers in the global business world.

Source: http://www.musicweek.com/story.asp?sectioncode=1&storycode=1045525&c=1

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Take That progressing back to number one

Take That?s Progress is heading back to the top of the UK artist albums chart this week following the release of its expanded version, while Calvin Harris and Ed Sheeran are boosting British fortunes in the singles market.

Source: http://www.musicweek.com/story.asp?sectioncode=1&storycode=1045534&c=1

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Jack White and Wife Karen Elson Divorcing

Former White Stripes singer/guitarist Jack White and his model-singer wife Karen Elson are getting a divorce after six years of wedded bliss and two kids. "Karen Elson and Jack White announce today that they are getting divorced," the two said in a joint statement released by their rep on Friday.

Source: http://www.artistdirect.com/entertainment-news/article/jack-white-and-wife-karen-elson-divorcing/8976050

Glee heads to Sky

Sky TV has today confirmed that it has acquired the rights to Glee, the musical show that has spawned nine top 10 albums in the UK in less than 19 months.

Source: http://www.musicweek.com/story.asp?sectioncode=1&storycode=1045521&c=1

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Perez Does The Grapest Challenge Ever

Perez Hilton joined us on the show yesterday, and he completed Switch's Grapest Challenge Ever... the top scorer previously was Reggie Yates and he got a grand total of was 32... see how he does.

Source: http://www.artistdirect.com/entertainment-news/article/indaba-music-launches-global-collaborative-contest/8976056

Indaba Music Launches Global Collaborative Contest

Indaba Music ? the online musical collaboration community - is offering musicians around the globe an opportunity to collaborate on the song "Groove in G" from international music collective Playing for Change's latest album PFC2: Songs Around the World (Hear Music/Concord). Playing For Change,

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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

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Fun In The Sun

Chris - is going to bed. That's it - he needs to get rid of his cold

Dave - is driving to north Wales for a weekend break

Aled - is doing some work (believe it or not), going for a run, a gym then a swim!

Dom - is having fun in the sun

Tina - has a meeting and is presenting 60 Seconds on BBC 3 tonight

Matt - is going to his cousin Kate's wedding in Wolverhampton

Source: http://www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/chrismoyles/2011/06/fun_in_the_sun.html

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Jennifer Hudson Hospitalized for Food Poisoning Late Last Week

Jennifer Hudson skipped her performance on CBS' Early Show on Friday morning after a case of food poisoning struck the singer. She did perform on Good Morning America. " Her rep said: "After performing on 'Good Morning America' earlier today, Jennifer Hudson went to the hospital due to severe

Source: http://www.artistdirect.com/entertainment-news/article/jennifer-hudson-hospitalized-for-food-poisoning-late-last-week/8976043

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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

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DragonForce Announce NYC Show

Horns up! Guitar Hero Fans, rejoice! Guitar nerds, celebrate! First Los Angeles, then Toronto, and now New York City. The mighty DragonForce announce the last in a trio of special, intimate shows will take place on October 21st at New York's Gramercy Theater. DragonForce's return to New York will be

Source: http://www.artistdirect.com/entertainment-news/article/dragonforce-announce-nyc-show/8976054

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MORNING BRIEFING: The best of the web June 14

Today's selection includes: What next for copyright, K-Pop, Pandora's prospects and obit for Carl Gardner

Source: http://www.musicweek.com/story.asp?sectioncode=1&storycode=1045529&c=1

Government consultation considers classification of music DVDs

The DCMS has revealed it plans to follow up the recommendations of the Bailey Review to halt the sexualisation of children by launching a consultation on classifying music videos.

Source: http://www.musicweek.com/story.asp?sectioncode=1&storycode=1045507&c=1

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This, is my skin

Ok, that was a poor attempt at being a bit like Kate Nash, the title of this blog, but it's about Skins. We've spent today (my birthday) in the office drinking tea, eating cake and working out which Skins characters...

Source: http://www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/anniemac/2008/01/this_is_my_skin.shtml

Monday 13 June 2011

Team Outing Tonight Blog

Source: http://www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/chrismoyles/2011/06/team_outing_tonight_blog.html

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Lots On The Thursday Blog...

Source: http://www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/chrismoyles/2011/05/lots_on_the_thursday_blog.html

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Christina Grimmie Debuts "Ugly" on ARTISTdirect.com

Christina Grimmie is exclusively premiering her brand new track "Ugly" on ARTISTdirect.com. Listen to it here! "Ugly" comes from her debut EP, Find Me, available Midnight on Monday June 13th via iTunes. The song is a hyper hypnotic pop gem that comes to life with a spark of electro and an

Source: http://www.artistdirect.com/entertainment-news/article/christina-grimmie-debuts-ugly-on-artistdirect-com/8976033

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Government consultation considers classification of music DVDs

The DCMS has revealed it plans to follow up the recommendations of the Bailey Review to halt the sexualisation of children by launching a consultation on classifying music videos.

Source: http://www.musicweek.com/story.asp?sectioncode=1&storycode=1045507&c=1

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Monday Blog

Chris - is going to the gym and celebrating a week off the beer, then he's going home because he has work to do and calling his brother to say happy wedding anniversary

Dave - has a whole list of boring jobs he'll be going through in order.

Aled - is facing his horrible gym trainer with the big arms and waiting to receive his internet shopping

Dom - is doing the lunchtime edition of Newsbeat then looking forward to having his tea

Tina - needs to pop into the bank and then looking forward to the delivery of her first ever online food shopping tonight!

Matt - has meetings then he's going for dinner and to the theatre tonight

Source: http://www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/chrismoyles/2011/05/monday_blog.html

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

Source: http://www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/anniemac/2007/12/elliot_minors_christmas_songs.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.

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The blog on this fine Monday

Chris - is going to the gym, then he's recovering from his boozy weekend by being healthy and virtuous

Dave - is also recovering from the weekend by being healthy; then he and Dominic are having some rehearsals this afternoon

Dom - is presenting the lunchtime edition of Newsbeat and then rehearsing with Dave

Tina - is also having a good food day, then she's going on a mandatory BBC training course; tonight she's going out for dinner with her Dad's birthday

Aled - is desperately in need of some sleep, so will be leaving the building ASAP

Matt - has record company appointments, then tonight he's getting a haircut and deciding where he's going on holiday this year

Freya - first day in the office with the team, then the gym, then some spaghetti bolognese

Source: http://www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/chrismoyles/2011/06/the_blog_on_this_fine_monday.html

F1 Rocks roars off the grid

Motorsport music event F1 Rocks has emerged from the pits with its busiest race schedule yet, despite losing its first event because of political uncertainty in the Middle East.

Source: http://www.musicweek.com/story.asp?sectioncode=1&storycode=1045508&c=1

Source: http://www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/chrismoyles/2011/06/monday_-_new_news_day.html

Monday - new news day!

Chris: is going back to the gym, he's then got loads of work to do with Lynn, sort some stuff out at home and then he's got to do a bit of writing

Dave: has jobs to sort out and when he's not doing that he'll be sheltering from the rain

Aled: has got various Radio 1 and production meetings, he's then nipping to the doctor and going to the gym to work on his thighs for tomorrow's show

Matt: is continuing to work on something exciting for the show, recovering from his cousin's wedding then going to a pub quiz tonight

Tina: is going back to bed after a fraught morning of new news jingles

Dom: is off sick with a migraine

Source: http://www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/chrismoyles/2011/06/thursday_-_dreaming_of_donuts.html

Thursday - Dreaming Of Donuts

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Jessie & The Toy Boys "Show Me Your Tan Lines" Review ? 4.5 out of 5 stars

Pop desperately needs Jessie & The Toy Boys. Jessie is real, remarkable, and raw at all the right moments. On her debut EP, Show Me Your Tan Lines, she architects a striking, sexy collection of electro-infused pop that'll make you forget all about a certain someone who shows up to awards shows in

Source: http://www.artistdirect.com/entertainment-news/article/jessie-the-toy-boys-show-me-your-tan-lines-review-4-5-out-of-5-stars/8976037

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Glee heads to Sky

Sky TV has today confirmed that it has acquired the rights to Glee, the musical show that has spawned nine top 10 albums in the UK in less than 19 months.

Source: http://www.musicweek.com/story.asp?sectioncode=1&storycode=1045521&c=1

The Grapest Challenge Ever - Safety Video

Source: http://www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/anniemac/2008/02/the_grapest_challenge_ever_saf.shtml

Source: http://www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/chrismoyles/2011/05/f-f-f-f-f-friday_blog.html

F-F-F-F-F-Friday Blog!

Chris - is doing nowt - chilling, training, writing, eating, sleeping. Not necessarily in that order.

Dave - is DJing in Farnham

Aled - is going to Aberystwyth to meet his new nephew

Dom - is in Sunderland today as he is voice training some students tomorrow

Tina - is doing 60 seconds on BBC3 after a quick sleep

Matt - will be seeing a friend tonight, then going to the rugby at Twickenham tomorrow

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Bauer releases Mojo '60s

Bauer has put together a one-off edition of Mojo celebrating the music of the Sixties, with an exclusive Beach Boys seven-inch single covermount.

Source: http://www.musicweek.com/story.asp?sectioncode=1&storycode=1045518&c=1

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Sunday 5 June 2011

Tuesday Blog - Assorted Shniz

Source: http://www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/chrismoyles/2011/05/tuesday_blog_-_assorted_shniz.html

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Live Nation and Festival Republic allow students glimpse backstage

The National Skills Academy for Creative & Cultural has linked with Live Nation and Festival Republic to promote a series of ?stage side? days for students.

Source: http://www.musicweek.com/story.asp?sectioncode=1&storycode=1045406&c=1

Lots On The Thursday Blog...

Source: http://www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/chrismoyles/2011/05/lots_on_the_thursday_blog.html

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Circus Action

Source: http://www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/anniemac/2008/02/circus_action.shtml

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Oh Look! It's Wednesday!

Source: http://www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/chrismoyles/2011/05/oh_look_its_wednesday.html

Source: http://www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/chrismoyles/2011/05/lots_on_the_thursday_blog.html

Lots On The Thursday Blog...

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Circus Action

Source: http://www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/anniemac/2008/02/circus_action.shtml

Sugababes premiere new single in Nokia viral ad

The Sugababes have released their hotly anticipated comeback single Freedom in a viral video for the new Nokia Pink N8 Smartphone.

Source: http://www.musicweek.com/story.asp?sectioncode=1&storycode=1045403&c=1

Source: http://www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/anniemac/2008/02/perez_does_the_grapest_challen.shtml

Perez Does The Grapest Challenge Ever

Perez Hilton joined us on the show yesterday, and he completed Switch's Grapest Challenge Ever... the top scorer previously was Reggie Yates and he got a grand total of was 32... see how he does.

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This, is my skin

Source: http://www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/anniemac/2008/01/this_is_my_skin.shtml

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Birthday Action

On Monday I celebrated my Birthday, which was very lovely. The rest of the switch team very kindly brought me a cake and a card. That's not all though... keep reading....

Source: http://www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/anniemac/2008/01/birthday_action.shtml

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Espinel for keynote speech at World Copyright Summit

White House intellectual property enforcement coordinator Victoria Espinel, is to give a keynote speech at the third biennial World Copyright Summit next week in Belgium.

Source: http://www.musicweek.com/story.asp?sectioncode=1&storycode=1045417&c=1

Circus Action

Source: http://www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/anniemac/2008/02/circus_action.shtml

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Live Nation and Festival Republic allow students glimpse backstage

The National Skills Academy for Creative & Cultural has linked with Live Nation and Festival Republic to promote a series of ?stage side? days for students.

Source: http://www.musicweek.com/story.asp?sectioncode=1&storycode=1045406&c=1

Birthday Action

On Monday I celebrated my Birthday, which was very lovely. The rest of the switch team very kindly brought me a cake and a card. That's not all though... keep reading....

Source: http://www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/anniemac/2008/01/birthday_action.shtml

This, is my skin

Source: http://www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/anniemac/2008/01/this_is_my_skin.shtml

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Simfy launches Facebook music player

German-based subscription service Simfy has launched a music player within Facebook.

Source: http://www.musicweek.com/story.asp?sectioncode=1&storycode=1045400&c=1

Ellie Goulding to Tour This Summer

Cherrytree/Interscope recording artist Ellie Goulding returns stateside this summer for her second headline tour in support of her critically acclaimed solo debut Lights. Aptly named, "THE LIGHTS TOUR" begins July 23rd in Atlanta and wraps in late August. "I am really excited about the next tour,"

Source: http://www.artistdirect.com/entertainment-news/article/ellie-goulding-to-tour-this-summer/8973931

Source: http://www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/anniemac/2008/02/the_grapest_challenge_ever_saf.shtml

The Grapest Challenge Ever - Safety Video

Subscription password sharing illegal in Tennessee

The US state of Tennessee has passed a law making the sharing of online content subscription services illegal.

Source: http://www.musicweek.com/story.asp?sectioncode=1&storycode=1045413&c=1

Source: http://www.artistdirect.com/entertainment-news/article/watch-foo-fighters-video-for-walk/8973921

Watch Foo Fighters' Video For "Walk"

The Foo Fighters' new video for Walk," inspired by the stellar, often overlooked 1993 crime-drama, Falling Down, debuted on MTV yesterday, and now you can watch it here. It is the new single from their seventh studio album, Wasting Light. The band will perform the song live during the 2011 MTV Movie

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Sugababes premiere new single in Nokia viral ad

The Sugababes have released their hotly anticipated comeback single Freedom in a viral video for the new Nokia Pink N8 Smartphone.

Source: http://www.musicweek.com/story.asp?sectioncode=1&storycode=1045403&c=1

Red Talk "Feed the Machine" Music Video Premiere on ARTISTdirect.com

"When somebody asks us what kind of music we play, we say 'Cinematic'," laughs Red guitarist Anthony Armstrong. Red's latest album, the chart-topping Until We Have Faces, is just as much of an event as any blockbuster this year. Built on robust riffs and hauntingly hypnotic choruses, Until We Have

Source: http://www.artistdirect.com/entertainment-news/article/red-talk-feed-the-machine-music-video-premiere-on-artistdirect-com/8973922