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Source: http://www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/chrismoyles/2011/02/m-m-m-m-m-m-m-m-m-m-m-monday.html

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Chris - is going to the gym, packing his parents back up north and then he's sleeping for the rest of the day

Dave - is going ice skating today

Dom - is presenting Newsbeat at lunchtime and then a man is coming to take down his marquee this afternoon

Tina - has meetings and then she's going to the gym

Aled - is having hair laser surgery this afternoon and then he's going indoor sky diving this evening

Matt - has record company appointments this afternoon and then tonight he's got a quiet night in

Sam - is on a course

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After nine years on the air, Steven Van Zandt's "Little Steven's Underground Garage" radio show has finally landed SVZ's "Boss" Bruce Springsteen as a guest. The Boss will appear on a series of episodes airing on April 1st, 8th and 15th. The shows were recorded earlier this month at Van Zandt's

Source: http://www.artistdirect.com/entertainment-news/article/bruce-springsteen-to-finally-appear-on-steven-van-zandt-s-radio-show/8771737

Source: http://www.artistdirect.com/entertainment-news/article/cannibal-corpse-guitarist-to-fill-in-for-slayer/8771748

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Cannibal Corpse guitarist Pat O'Brien will fill in for Exodus' Gary Holt when Holt leaves the Slayer European tour to play with his own band Exodus at the Estadio Nacional in Santiago, Chile on April 4th. Holt has been filling in for Slayer guitarist Jeff Hanneman since the tour kicked off February

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Radio 2 has claimed three of the five nominations for best music programme at this year?s Sony Radio Academy Awards, but has been overlooked again in the UK station of the year category.

Source: http://www.musicweek.com/story.asp?sectioncode=1&storycode=1044762&c=1

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Record label revenues from digital sales will eclipse those from physical sales next year according to a new forecast.

Source: http://www.musicweek.com/story.asp?sectioncode=1&storycode=1044760&c=1

Source: http://www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/chrismoyles/2011/03/wickki_wicked_wednesday.html

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Chris - Will be going to the gym and then having some left over curry from yesterday's birthday lunch with Salad (Sam and Aled) . Then getting ready for a night in watching Aled's new show!

Dave - Is off skating, then having a boring tea and watching Aled on the telly

Dom - In a meeting at 3pm, so will be doing shopping in the meantime.

Tina - Lots of work today then watching Aled on the TV

Aled - Lots of meetings with Salad, then playlist. Short sleep before welcoming his friends over to preview a TV show that may or may not be funny.

Sam - Has lots of meetings and then has another birthday surprise tonight - not on her birthday

Matt - Is on a course.

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FRUKT on Brands: Coca-Cola has partnered up with multiplatinum singer-songwriter Taio Cruz on a new campaign which will see music fans crowd sourcing a new single to be performed live on the American Idol finale.

Source: http://www.musicweek.com/story.asp?sectioncode=1&storycode=1044766&c=1

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Saving Abel are continuing their current world tour which has, over the past several months, touched down in India, Qatar, Kuwait, and Iraq (via a USO / Armed Forces Entertainment tour of the Persian Gulf), extensively across the U.S., and in the middle of the Pacific Ocean aboard the USS Carl

Source: http://www.artistdirect.com/entertainment-news/article/watch-saving-abel-salute-the-troops-with-miss-america-video/8771739

Source: http://www.artistdirect.com/entertainment-news/article/artistdirect-com-s-amy-sciarretto-engages-in-a-take-aim-with-skateboarder-singer-mike-vallely/8771733

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Mike Vallely is a hip Renaissance man. He is a lifelong skateboarder and has fronted bands. He recently returned to endorsing Airwalks - a brand of kicks I still wear- and he recently engaged in a "Take Aim" session with ARTISTdirect News Editor Amy Sciarretto about skating vs. music and more! 1.

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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

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Chris - is going to the gym and then donating a large portion of his time today to get a ridiculous number of hits on Dave's semi-naked cardboard cut-out

Dave - is getting over the embarrassment of having a cardboard cut-out model of himself sent in to the show

Dom - has to take the car in to the garage

Tina - is going to the gym

Matt - is going to playlist this afternoon and then this evening he's recording some more music for a friend's album

Sam - is working on a secret project and perhaps doing some hilarious things with Cardboard Dave....

Aled - will also be going to playlist this afternoon

Source: http://www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/chrismoyles/2011/02/halfway_there.html

Source: http://www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/chrismoyles/2011/03/its_dancehall_day_on_bbc_1xtra.html

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Chris - will be working on the podcast then he's off to the gym for the third and final time this week

Dave - will be having a long planning meeting with Roy Walker in his Imaginarium

Dom - will be presenting the Oddbox today

Tina - will be doing lots of work in the office

Aled - is doing his record company appointments, then he's going to the gym before building up some sleep ahead of next week

Matt - has lots of work to be doing, then yoga, then tonight he's cooking for his housemates and getting music organised for a house party

Sam - won't be going to Matt's house party. She hasn't been invited. Again.

Source: http://www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/chrismoyles/2011/03/its_getting_lighter_in_the_mor.html

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Chris - is going to the he gym and then he might have a practice at making some pancakes, so that tomorrow he'll be well-versed in the art form

Dave - is ice skating today

Dom - is presenting the lunchtime edition of Newsbeat

Aled - today is all about sleep

Matt - has lots of meetings today, record company appointments this afternoon and then he's having a quiet night in tonight following a rather exciting weekend

Sam - has so many meetings and things to do - and then somehow has to squeeze some time in for injections!

Tina - will hopefully be in bed by 11 this morning so she's fresh as a daisy for presenting 60 Seconds tonight

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Kiss FM is to launch what it claims is the UK?s first country-wide dance, hip hop and R&B chart, as it marks its transition to a national station.

Source: http://www.musicweek.com/story.asp?sectioncode=1&storycode=1044769&c=1

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Entertainment retailing?s greatest challenge is ageing formats, according to new research from the Entertainment Retailers Association.

Source: http://www.musicweek.com/story.asp?sectioncode=1&storycode=1044767&c=1

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The hugely successful Tap Tap Revenge series of iPhone games has now come to Android devices.

Source: http://www.musicweek.com/story.asp?sectioncode=1&storycode=1044746&c=1

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Radio 2 has claimed three of the five nominations for best music programme at this year?s Sony Radio Academy Awards, but has been overlooked again in the UK station of the year category.

Source: http://www.musicweek.com/story.asp?sectioncode=1&storycode=1044762&c=1

Source: http://www.artistdirect.com/entertainment-news/article/country-star-lee-brice-to-appear-on-the-price-is-right/8771710

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Lee Brice, come on down. Three-time ACM nominee Lee Brice stopped by The Price is Right to tape a special episode dedicated to the 46th Annual Academy of Country Music Awards. The show will feature an appearance and performance by Brice, who is competing in both "Song of the Year" and "Single of the

Source: http://www.artistdirect.com/entertainment-news/article/garfunkel-oates-talk-pregnant-women-chicken-and-perform-weed-card/8771719

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Garfunkel and Oates sat down for a chat with ARTISTdirect about their comedic and musical stylings and their album All Over Your Face. Their cute comedy act will have you crying with laughter, as they sing songs with titles like "Pregnant Women Are Smug," "Weed Card" and "Running With Chicken."

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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

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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

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Music Week is offering readers the opportunity to win five pairs of passes for DIY music and new media conference MusicConnex.

Source: http://www.musicweek.com/story.asp?sectioncode=1&storycode=1044739&c=1

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Chris - is having a very important meeting with the team and then he'll go home and practice making pancakes for tonight

Dave - is having a very important meeting with the team and then he's going ice skating again

Dom - is having a very important meeting with the team and then he'll be going home to make pancakes

Tina - is having a very important meeting, then sleeping and then will be doing 60 Seconds on BBC 3

Aled - is having a very important meeting and then will be having a big sleep

Sam - is having a very important meeting and then will be getting injections for her holiday

Matt - is having a very important meeting, then he's out for lunch, has some meetings this afternoon and then tonight he's cooking for a friend

Source: http://www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/chrismoyles/2011/03/the_blog_is_on.html

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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.bbc.co.uk/blogs/anniemac/2008/02/perez_does_the_grapest_challen.shtml

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After months of writing and recording, Taking Back Sunday has posted "El Paso," the first song off their Eric Valentine-produced new album. Listen to "El Paso" here. The release marks a return to the New York band's original line-up from their 2002 debut Tell All Your Friends: vocalist Adam Lazzara,

Source: http://www.artistdirect.com/entertainment-news/article/taking-back-sunday-release-new-song-el-paso/8771705

Source: http://www.artistdirect.com/entertainment-news/article/alan-jackson-to-play-cancer-benefit-in-tennessee-on-april-14th/8771715

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Country superstar Alan Jackson will be performing a local "Coming Home Concert" at the Rogersville Middle School in Rogersville, Tennessee, which is organized by Rogersville's own Charlie Chase to benefit the American Cancer Society's "Relay for Life of Hawkins County" on April 14th. Tickets sold

Source: http://www.artistdirect.com/entertainment-news/article/beyonc-no-longer-managed-by-her-father/8771717

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Beyonc�'s father Matthew Knowles is no longer her manager. Beyonc�'s publicist told The Associated Press that B and her proud pop parted ways on a business level only. Knowles has been managing his megawatt daughter since she was a teenager, through her career with Destiny's Child and as a solo

Source: http://www.artistdirect.com/entertainment-news/article/death-cab-for-cutie-to-film-you-are-a-tourist-video-as-first-ever-live-scripted-single-take-clip/8771706

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Death Cab for Cutie will attempt to make history with the video for their new single, "You Are a Tourist." The clip is expected to be "the first-ever live, scripted, single-take music video to be broadcast as it is filmed," according to a press release. Presented by Atlantic Records, Bing and

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Twenty First Republic, the JV from Universal Republic Records and Twenty First Artists that caters to US-based music producers and engineers, has announced a deal with Worlds End Management.

Source: http://www.musicweek.com/story.asp?sectioncode=1&storycode=1044744&c=1

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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

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The Associated Press reports that a website that sold Beatles songs online for .25 cents apiece before they became legally available has agreed to pay record companies nearly $1 million to settle a federal lawsuit. A judge ruled in December that the site BlueBeat.com violated the music labels'

Source: http://www.artistdirect.com/entertainment-news/article/website-to-pay-1-million-to-record-companies-after-selling-beatles-songs-for-25-cents/8771716

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Twenty First Republic, the JV from Universal Republic Records and Twenty First Artists that caters to US-based music producers and engineers, has announced a deal with Worlds End Management.

Source: http://www.musicweek.com/story.asp?sectioncode=1&storycode=1044744&c=1

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Chris - is going to the he gym and then he might have a practice at making some pancakes, so that tomorrow he'll be well-versed in the art form

Dave - is ice skating today

Dom - is presenting the lunchtime edition of Newsbeat

Aled - today is all about sleep

Matt - has lots of meetings today, record company appointments this afternoon and then he's having a quiet night in tonight following a rather exciting weekend

Sam - has so many meetings and things to do - and then somehow has to squeeze some time in for injections!

Tina - will hopefully be in bed by 11 this morning so she's fresh as a daisy for presenting 60 Seconds tonight

Source: http://www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/chrismoyles/2011/03/its_getting_lighter_in_the_mor.html

Source: http://www.artistdirect.com/entertainment-news/article/britney-spears-streams-femme-fatale-on-artistdirect-com/8771684

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Britney Spears is always ahead of the game. Her brand new album Femme Fatale further evinces just how far ahead of the rest of the pop music landscape Ms. Spears remains. In fact, she's light years beyond where everyone else on Femme Fatale, and that's what makes it so amazing. Britney incorporates

Source: http://www.artistdirect.com/entertainment-news/article/enrique-iglesias-backs-out-of-britney-spears-tour-we-think/8771709

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It was to be a pop extravaganza this Summer when Britney Spears and Enrique Iglesias planned to team up to tour North America, beginning in June. Spears announced the good news on Good Morning America. But Iglesias quickly backed out of the jaunt, which was slated for a June 17th kick off before

Source: http://www.artistdirect.com/entertainment-news/article/tom-morello-to-release-new-nightwatchman-album-world-wide-rebel-songs-this-summer/8771669

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Harvard grad and Rage Against the Machine guitarist Tom Morello has signed to New West Records. The innovative rock guitarist and acoustic troubadour released his debut solo album as The Nightwatchman, One Man Revolution, in 2007 with its follow up, The Fabled City, quickly appearing the next year.

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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

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

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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/chrismoyles/2011/03/the_week_where_records_may_be.html

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Chris - has lots of interviews to do today ahead of his attempt to host BBC Radio 1's Longest Ever Show; he's doing one for BBC Radio Scotland and later he'll be on Richard Bacon's 5Live radio show with Simon Mayo

Dave - also has lots of interviews today and then later he'll be going skating

Dom - is presenting the lunchtime edition of Newsbeat

Tina - will be presenting 60 Second News on BBC 3

Sam - is in meetings, meetings and more meetings.

Aled - has lots of meetings and then a big gym session

Matt - will be recovering from the weekend, he's then got lots of meetings and tonight he's getting his haircut

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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

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Following its launch at the start of the week, licensing doubts are now surrounding Amazon's Cloud Drive service.

Source: http://www.musicweek.com/story.asp?sectioncode=1&storycode=1044745&c=1

Source: http://www.artistdirect.com/entertainment-news/article/katy-perry-s-e-t-video-to-premiere-on-march-30th/8771667

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Following a week of alien abductions on katyperry.com and all her digital properties, Katy Perry's "E.T." epic sci-fi music video (featuring Kanye West) will descend upon the masses. The music video is directed by filmmaker Floria Sigismondi, who has created clips for David Bowie, Bj�rk, and Marilyn

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Lady Gaga, who turned 25 yesterday, is getting a present next month at Logo's NewNowNext Awards, so says EW. Gaga will receive the Always Next, Forever Now Award at Logo's NewNowNext Awards, which will air on the cable network April 11th. The special award, which has been bestowed on beloved pop

Source: http://www.artistdirect.com/entertainment-news/article/lady-gaga-to-receive-award-from-logo-s-newnownextawards/8771678

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ARTISTdirect.com's new girlfriend Kristine Elezaj is premiering her new video for "Warpath" exclusively today! The blonde diva busts plenty of dance moves that'd make Britney Spears and Christina Aguilera proud, all the while slithering around in bra tops and panties and looking sexy as hell while

Source: http://www.artistdirect.com/entertainment-news/article/kristine-elezaj-premieres-warpath-music-video-on-artistdirect-com/8771673

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Twenty First Republic, the JV from Universal Republic Records and Twenty First Artists that caters to US-based music producers and engineers, has announced a deal with Worlds End Management.

Source: http://www.musicweek.com/story.asp?sectioncode=1&storycode=1044744&c=1

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BlueBeat has been fined just under $1m (�0.62m) for the unauthorised selling of Beatles tracks online.

Source: http://www.musicweek.com/story.asp?sectioncode=1&storycode=1044730&c=1

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Chris - is off to the gym (which he's looking forward to immeasurably), he's got some bits to do around the house and then he'll be sorting out a few details for his party on Friday

Dave - is working on a new creative project and then he'll be going for a lunch meeting

Sam - is working on some bits and bobs and then later on may do some clothes shopping...

Matt - will be recovering from a very heavy weekend and trying to stave off a cold

Dom - will be presenting Newsbeat at lunchtime, followed by a meeting and then he'll be watching Episodes

Tina - is working through a long 'to do' list today

Aled - has a doctor's appointment and then he's trying to get his life back

Source: http://www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/chrismoyles/2011/02/the_week_starts_here.html

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Germany has overtaken the UK as the world?s third biggest music market ? after Britain experienced a sharp drop in physical sales last year.

Source: http://www.musicweek.com/story.asp?sectioncode=1&storycode=1044727&c=1

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Chris - has a couple of meetings, then he's off to the gym and later he'll be getting a sports massage; tonight he'll be feeling sorry for himself by staying in and watching television

Dave - has a meeting with Roy Walker in his Imaginarium, then he's off ice skating and this afternoon he's on Richard Bacon's show on 5Live

Sam - has a variety of meetings, more meetings and more meetings!

Aled - today consists of meetings, responding to emails, apologising to people he was short with yesterday and then going to playlist

Matt - is off to playlist at lunchtime and then this evening he's catching up on some sleep

Tina - has a day dedicated to sleep

Dom - is going to the gym

Source: http://www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/chrismoyles/2011/03/by_jove_i_do_believe_its_wedne.html

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Chris - will be preparing his curry for Sam and Aled who are coming over for lunch later

Dave - is going training again and then he's going to continue his new healthy lifestyle

Sam - is celebrating her birthday by having a working lunch at Chris' and then going out for dinner tonight with her husband

Aled - is off to Chris' and is hosting the Monday Night Pub Quiz for the Marcomms department this morning

Matt - has some mandatory studio training then tonight he's going to have another evening in

Dom - is off to the gym

Tina - will be going to the gym, having a sleep then watching the Manchester Utd v Chelsea game

Source: http://www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/chrismoyles/2011/03/its_only_bloomin_tuesday.html

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

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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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Music Week will conduct a keynote interview with UK Music CEO Feargal Sharkey at the GoNorth seminar and artist showcase in the Highlands of Scotland this summer.

Source: http://www.musicweek.com/story.asp?sectioncode=1&storycode=1044734&c=1

Source: http://www.artistdirect.com/entertainment-news/article/justin-bieber-s-baby-video-viewed-500-million-times-on-youtube/8771668

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Proving the point that being liked is a good as being hated, pop star Justin Bieber's music video "Baby" has tallied a whopping 500 million views on YouTube and is the most watched ever on online! "Baby" has been viewed by over 500 million pairs of eyeballs. The video racked up 1.1 million

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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

Source: http://www.artistdirect.com/entertainment-news/article/tom-morello-to-release-new-nightwatchman-album-world-wide-rebel-songs-this-summer/8771669

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Harvard grad and Rage Against the Machine guitarist Tom Morello has signed to New West Records. The innovative rock guitarist and acoustic troubadour released his debut solo album as The Nightwatchman, One Man Revolution, in 2007 with its follow up, The Fabled City, quickly appearing the next year.

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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

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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.bbc.co.uk/blogs/anniemac/2008/02/perez_does_the_grapest_challen.shtml

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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

Source: http://www.artistdirect.com/entertainment-news/article/eddie-vedder-to-tour-this-summer/8771652

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Pearl Jam frontman Eddie Vedder will embark on a solo tour this summer supporting his upcoming album, Ukulele Songs. Oscar-winning singer/songwriter Glen Hansard is billed is the tour's special guest. Pick up Ukulele Songs on May 31st, along with the live DVD Water On The Road, which was filmed in

Source: http://www.artistdirect.com/entertainment-news/article/travie-mccoy-talks-lazarus-gym-class-heroes-tour-and-more/8771657

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Travie McCoy made the perfect pop album with Lazarus. His solo debut blends sunny, upbeat melodies and cinematic lyrics for a sonic trip that needs to be taken over and over again. "Dr. Feel Good" vibrates with an unforgettable hook from Cee Lo Green and Travie's unmistakable, impenetrable flow,

Source: http://www.artistdirect.com/entertainment-news/article/keith-richards-designs-shirts-for-japan-earthquake-relief/8771646

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Keith Richards is the latest musician who has come to the aid of the people in Japan who fell victim to the earthquake two weeks ago! The Rolling Stones guitarist designed a black t-shirt, featuring himself wailing on his axe and wearing his karate bandana. It's stylin'. If you buy it, the proceeds

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The Judicial Review of the Digital Economy Act finished at the Royal Courts of Justice yesterday with the music industry hoping for a judgment within the next two months.

Source: http://www.musicweek.com/story.asp?sectioncode=1&storycode=1044740&c=1

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Pearl Jam frontman Eddie Vedder will embark on a solo tour this summer supporting his upcoming album, Ukulele Songs. Oscar-winning singer/songwriter Glen Hansard is billed is the tour's special guest. Pick up Ukulele Songs on May 31st, along with the live DVD Water On The Road, which was filmed in

Source: http://www.artistdirect.com/entertainment-news/article/eddie-vedder-to-tour-this-summer/8771652

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The Canadian Independent Music Association (CIMA) has become the latest addition to The Barbican?s Blaze Festival after it announced it will extend its Canada Day events in the capital this summer.

Source: http://www.musicweek.com/story.asp?sectioncode=1&storycode=1044732&c=1

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Chris - will be working on the podcast then he's off to the gym for the third and final time this week

Dave - will be having a long planning meeting with Roy Walker in his Imaginarium

Dom - will be presenting the Oddbox today

Tina - will be doing lots of work in the office

Aled - is doing his record company appointments, then he's going to the gym before building up some sleep ahead of next week

Matt - has lots of work to be doing, then yoga, then tonight he's cooking for his housemates and getting music organised for a house party

Sam - won't be going to Matt's house party. She hasn't been invited. Again.

Source: http://www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/chrismoyles/2011/03/its_dancehall_day_on_bbc_1xtra.html

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Tony Bennett is set to release Tony Bennett: Duets II, the follow-up to his 2006 release Duets: An American Classic. Bennett has nabbed the hottest names in pop music for Version II, among them Amy Winehouse, Lady Gaga, Carrie Underwood and Michael Bubl�. The album is due out September 20th and yes,

Source: http://www.artistdirect.com/entertainment-news/article/tony-bennett-to-partner-with-amy-winehouse-michael-bubl-and-lady-gaga/8771651

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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

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Chris - will be preparing his curry for Sam and Aled who are coming over for lunch later

Dave - is going training again and then he's going to continue his new healthy lifestyle

Sam - is celebrating her birthday by having a working lunch at Chris' and then going out for dinner tonight with her husband

Aled - is off to Chris' and is hosting the Monday Night Pub Quiz for the Marcomms department this morning

Matt - has some mandatory studio training then tonight he's going to have another evening in

Dom - is off to the gym

Tina - will be going to the gym, having a sleep then watching the Manchester Utd v Chelsea game

Source: http://www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/chrismoyles/2011/03/its_only_bloomin_tuesday.html

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UK festivalgoers have seen the average price of a ticket increase by more than 130% over the last decade, as operating costs and band fees have risen.

Source: http://www.musicweek.com/story.asp?sectioncode=1&storycode=1044713&c=1

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Chris - is going to the gym, packing his parents back up north and then he's sleeping for the rest of the day

Dave - is going ice skating today

Dom - is presenting Newsbeat at lunchtime and then a man is coming to take down his marquee this afternoon

Tina - has meetings and then she's going to the gym

Aled - is having hair laser surgery this afternoon and then he's going indoor sky diving this evening

Matt - has record company appointments this afternoon and then tonight he's got a quiet night in

Sam - is on a course

Source: http://www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/chrismoyles/2011/02/m-m-m-m-m-m-m-m-m-m-m-monday.html

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...well it's a lot taller to be honest:

Source: http://www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/chrismoyles/2011/02/the_life-size_cardboard_model.html

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The Government?s preoccupation with growth has attracted the attention of PRS for Music, which views the recently announced IP attach�s as key to expanding into new overseas territories.

Source: http://www.musicweek.com/story.asp?sectioncode=1&storycode=1044720&c=1

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The UK hard rock sensation Asking Alexandria have blazed a trail of debauchery across North America over the course of numerous tours and their touring lifestyle is now becoming infamous. They are one of those "Lock up your daughter" type band of miscreants. The group's reckless image proved to be

Source: http://www.artistdirect.com/entertainment-news/article/asking-alexandria-banned-in-nashville/8771650

Source: http://www.artistdirect.com/entertainment-news/article/sucker-punch-review-5-out-of-5-stars/8771656

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Cinema will never be the same after Sucker Punch. Director Zack Snyder is the architect of a riveting, raucous, and roaring masterpiece by bending and breaking all film boundaries. It's the first classic of 2011. There aren't any rules in Snyder's bullet-riddled psychedelic head trip, and that's the

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Chris - is going to the gym and then donating a large portion of his time today to get a ridiculous number of hits on Dave's semi-naked cardboard cut-out

Dave - is getting over the embarrassment of having a cardboard cut-out model of himself sent in to the show

Dom - has to take the car in to the garage

Tina - is going to the gym

Matt - is going to playlist this afternoon and then this evening he's recording some more music for a friend's album

Sam - is working on a secret project and perhaps doing some hilarious things with Cardboard Dave....

Aled - will also be going to playlist this afternoon

Source: http://www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/chrismoyles/2011/02/halfway_there.html

Source: http://www.artistdirect.com/entertainment-news/article/lindsay-lohan-dropping-lohan-from-her-name/8771659

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In a diva move that is normally reserved for the likes of Madonna and Cher, Lindsay Lohan is dropping the "Lohan," in light of recent events regarding her dad, Michael, who was arrested last week. According to PopEater, Linds plans to go by just "Lindsay." Really? That's a bold move for someone who

Source: http://www.artistdirect.com/entertainment-news/article/tony-bennett-to-partner-with-amy-winehouse-michael-bubl-and-lady-gaga/8771651

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Tony Bennett is set to release Tony Bennett: Duets II, the follow-up to his 2006 release Duets: An American Classic. Bennett has nabbed the hottest names in pop music for Version II, among them Amy Winehouse, Lady Gaga, Carrie Underwood and Michael Bubl�. The album is due out September 20th and yes,

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Germany has overtaken the UK as the world?s third biggest music market ? after Britain experienced a sharp drop in physical sales last year.

Source: http://www.musicweek.com/story.asp?sectioncode=1&storycode=1044727&c=1

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Adele tightens her grip at the top of the charts still further this week, with her second album, 21, equalling the record for most consecutive weeks at number one in the 21st century, while Someone Like You returns to the top of the singles...

Source: http://www.musicweek.com/story.asp?sectioncode=1&storycode=1044695&c=1

Source: http://www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/chrismoyles/2011/02/its_friday_yes_its_friday.html

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Chris - has some meetings this morning, then he's got his party tonight; tomorrow he's watching Leeds and then seeing his good friend Dominic Byrne, and then on Sunday he's probably going to have something called a hangover, so he'll be resting ahead of the Big Show on Monday morning

Dave - has some party preparation to do, then he's got a weekend of socialising

Sam - has a fair few meetings then has to glam herself up for Chris party!

Tina - is having a haircut and then she's going to Chris' party tonight

Aled - is going to Chris' birthday and then he's off to Cardiff uni

Matt - is sadly not going to Chris' party tonight - he's off to Holland to visit some good friends

Dom - is going to Chris' party tonight and then he's having a relaxing weekend

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A new �25m creative academy is to open in September 2011 in Birmingham and has partnered with London?s Brit School.

Source: http://www.musicweek.com/story.asp?sectioncode=1&storycode=1044728&c=1

Source: http://www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/chrismoyles/2011/02/m-m-m-m-m-m-m-m-m-m-m-monday.html

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Chris - is going to the gym, packing his parents back up north and then he's sleeping for the rest of the day

Dave - is going ice skating today

Dom - is presenting Newsbeat at lunchtime and then a man is coming to take down his marquee this afternoon

Tina - has meetings and then she's going to the gym

Aled - is having hair laser surgery this afternoon and then he's going indoor sky diving this evening

Matt - has record company appointments this afternoon and then tonight he's got a quiet night in

Sam - is on a course

Source: http://www.artistdirect.com/entertainment-news/article/radiohead-to-give-away-universal-sigh-newspaper/8771644

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Radiohead will celebrate the physical release of King of Limbs by producing a newspaper called Universal Sigh, which the band will give away at absolutely no cost to the consumer. According to a post here, the paper will be given away "by accredited vendors from a multitude of locations WORLDWIDE!"

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Independent publisher District 6 Publishing is looking to link up newly signed producer SwiftKnight with emerging London-based rappers K Koke and Abel Miller in a bid to boost his UK standing.

Source: http://www.musicweek.com/story.asp?sectioncode=1&storycode=1044705&c=1

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The industry may need to equip its lobbyists with a new set of targets after the Budget saw the Government promise to deliver on an unprecedented number of major music issues, including the establishment of an Industry Council.

Source: http://www.musicweek.com/story.asp?sectioncode=1&storycode=1044719&c=1

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Fran Nevrkla will be honoured with one of the industry?s most valued prizes when he picks up Music Week?s Strat award later this year.

Source: http://www.musicweek.com/story.asp?sectioncode=1&storycode=1044699&c=1

Source: http://www.artistdirect.com/entertainment-news/article/hall-and-oates-to-receive-music-icon-award-at-tv-land-awards-2011/8771619

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Platinum recording artists and the pioneers of "Rock 'N Soul," Daryl Hall and John Oates, will receive the Music Icon Award at the TV Land Awards 2011. The duo will also perform some of its most popular songs which topped the pop charts throughout the '70s, '80s and '90s. H & O are my faves! With

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Owl City's new single "Alligator Sky" debuted at #1 on the iTunes electronic track chart yesterday! "Alligator Sky" is the first song to be released from Owl City's new album All Things Bright and Beautiful, which became available for preorders yesterday as well and immediately took the number one

Source: http://www.artistdirect.com/entertainment-news/article/owl-city-to-tour/8771622

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Chris - is having a very important meeting with the team and then he'll go home and practice making pancakes for tonight

Dave - is having a very important meeting with the team and then he's going ice skating again

Dom - is having a very important meeting with the team and then he'll be going home to make pancakes

Tina - is having a very important meeting, then sleeping and then will be doing 60 Seconds on BBC 3

Aled - is having a very important meeting and then will be having a big sleep

Sam - is having a very important meeting and then will be getting injections for her holiday

Matt - is having a very important meeting, then he's out for lunch, has some meetings this afternoon and then tonight he's cooking for a friend

Source: http://www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/chrismoyles/2011/03/the_blog_is_on.html

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Fran Nevrkla will be honoured with one of the industry?s most valued prizes when he picks up Music Week?s Strat award later this year.

Source: http://www.musicweek.com/story.asp?sectioncode=1&storycode=1044699&c=1

Source: http://www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/chrismoyles/2011/03/the_week_where_records_may_be.html

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Chris - has lots of interviews to do today ahead of his attempt to host BBC Radio 1's Longest Ever Show; he's doing one for BBC Radio Scotland and later he'll be on Richard Bacon's 5Live radio show with Simon Mayo

Dave - also has lots of interviews today and then later he'll be going skating

Dom - is presenting the lunchtime edition of Newsbeat

Tina - will be presenting 60 Second News on BBC 3

Sam - is in meetings, meetings and more meetings.

Aled - has lots of meetings and then a big gym session

Matt - will be recovering from the weekend, he's then got lots of meetings and tonight he's getting his haircut

Source: http://www.artistdirect.com/entertainment-news/article/four-members-of-screeching-weasel-quit-after-sxsw-incident/8771620

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After Screeching Weasel singer Ben "Weasel" Foster struck two women at a SxSW concert after one of the women reportedly spit ice at him, the other four members of the punk group have announced up and quit. Dan Schafer, Adam Cargin, Justin Perkins and Drew Fredrichsen published a letter on

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Velvet-voiced chanteuse Sade will release The Ultimate Collection on May 3rd. In addition to classics, the two-disc album will include three new, never-before heard songs including "Moon & The Sky," which features Jay-Z. The track listing will be revealed soon. The second leg of the singer's summer

Source: http://www.artistdirect.com/entertainment-news/article/sade-to-release-the-ultimate-collection-on-may-3rd/8771618

Source: http://www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/chrismoyles/2011/03/its_only_bloomin_tuesday.html

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Chris - will be preparing his curry for Sam and Aled who are coming over for lunch later

Dave - is going training again and then he's going to continue his new healthy lifestyle

Sam - is celebrating her birthday by having a working lunch at Chris' and then going out for dinner tonight with her husband

Aled - is off to Chris' and is hosting the Monday Night Pub Quiz for the Marcomms department this morning

Matt - has some mandatory studio training then tonight he's going to have another evening in

Dom - is off to the gym

Tina - will be going to the gym, having a sleep then watching the Manchester Utd v Chelsea game

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Los Angeles rock band Immune could just be the cure for local hard rock. They blend an ethereal and haunting sense of melody with heavy jagged sonic delivery for a sound that's explosive in absolutely every way. Songs like "Scream All I Want" and "3 Feet Deep" will etch a place in any listener's

Source: http://www.artistdirect.com/entertainment-news/article/interview-immune/8771632

Source: http://www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/anniemac/2008/01/panic_at_the_disco_dates_1.shtml

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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...

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Chris - is going to the gym and then he may follow up some party invites for people who haven't replied yet

Dave - has a luncheon meeting

Dom - is up to news stuff and then he has some boring meetings

Tina - is having a meeting and then she's got a friend coming over to stay

Aled - is recovering from the Brits and doing recording for a TV show

Matt - has playlist at lunchtime and then this evening he's recording some music with a colleague

Sam - is a busy, busy girl today - meetings then dinner tonight with a friend.

Source: http://www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/chrismoyles/2011/02/today_is_wednesday.html

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Today we made a startling discovery - that our very own Dave Vitty has done a glossy magazine photoshoot, clad in nothing but a pair of tight white boxer shorts.

You may have heard our shocked reactions during today's show.

Click on the link below to make your own mind up. Be warned though...it's not for the faint hearted!

http://www.nowmagazine.co.uk/celebrity-news/516936/comedy-dave-unveils-his-hot-bod-who-knew/

Source: http://www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/chrismoyles/2011/02/daves_hot_bod.html

Source: http://www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/chrismoyles/2011/03/its_getting_lighter_in_the_mor.html

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Chris - is going to the he gym and then he might have a practice at making some pancakes, so that tomorrow he'll be well-versed in the art form

Dave - is ice skating today

Dom - is presenting the lunchtime edition of Newsbeat

Aled - today is all about sleep

Matt - has lots of meetings today, record company appointments this afternoon and then he's having a quiet night in tonight following a rather exciting weekend

Sam - has so many meetings and things to do - and then somehow has to squeeze some time in for injections!

Tina - will hopefully be in bed by 11 this morning so she's fresh as a daisy for presenting 60 Seconds tonight

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

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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...

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Alter Bridge are ready to storm the top of the rock charts again with their next single "Ghost Of Days Gone By." The single is the follow up to "Isolation," the group's first career #1 single that topped the Mainstream, Active and Heritage charts for weeks. The single, from the critically acclaimed

Source: http://www.artistdirect.com/entertainment-news/article/alter-bridge-to-release-new-single-and-record-live-shows/8771631

Source: http://www.artistdirect.com/entertainment-news/article/allman-brothers-band-to-receive-key-to-new-york-city-s-beacon-theater/8771628

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On Saturday, the Allman Brothers Band will perform their 200th show at New York's Beacon Theatre and to celebrate, the band will be presented with the keys to the legendary venue. Saturday's show marks the bands final concert during this year's residency. The band enjoys a residency at the venue

Source: http://www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/chrismoyles/2011/03/its_dancehall_day_on_bbc_1xtra.html

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Chris - will be working on the podcast then he's off to the gym for the third and final time this week

Dave - will be having a long planning meeting with Roy Walker in his Imaginarium

Dom - will be presenting the Oddbox today

Tina - will be doing lots of work in the office

Aled - is doing his record company appointments, then he's going to the gym before building up some sleep ahead of next week

Matt - has lots of work to be doing, then yoga, then tonight he's cooking for his housemates and getting music organised for a house party

Sam - won't be going to Matt's house party. She hasn't been invited. Again.

Source: http://www.artistdirect.com/entertainment-news/article/owl-city-to-tour/8771622

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Owl City's new single "Alligator Sky" debuted at #1 on the iTunes electronic track chart yesterday! "Alligator Sky" is the first song to be released from Owl City's new album All Things Bright and Beautiful, which became available for preorders yesterday as well and immediately took the number one