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Spotify launches in Denmark

Spotify has expanded its streaming service to Denmark.

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World-first six-channel silent disco added to London Eye festival

Red Bull Music Academy adds another exclusive element to the premier music event

Source: http://www.musicweek.com/story.asp?sectioncode=1&storycode=1046972&c=1

UK Midweek Chart update: Evanescence and Rihanna sitting pretty

Rihanna and Calvin Harris look set to keep their hold atop the UK's Singles Charts for a second week running, according to today's Midweek update - as Evanescence eyes up the number one slot on this week?s top 75 albums with their self-titled...

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Lady Gaga, Taylor Swift, Jessica Biel + David Beckham to Honor Teens as Part of TeenNick HALO Awards

The TeenNick HALO Awards have asked the A-list likes of Lady Gaga, Taylor Swift, Jessica Biel and David Beckham to honor four teens for the good deeds they have done! HALO, which stands for "Helping and Leading Others," partners teens with celebrities who share an affinity for the same causes. Here

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Thank goodness it's Wednesday!

Chris - is off to the gym, then he has several meetings; tonight he might make a curry

Dave - is going to the Isle Of Wight for the day

Freya - is planning some fun for Liverpool

Dom - might go to the gym this afternoon and then he's packing for Liverpool

Tina - has work stuff to sort, then she's looking at some flats and tonight she has pilates

Aled - has playlist today and then he's going to look at something rather exciting in the online department

Matt - will also be going to playlist and then tonight he's going to dinner with a friend

Source: http://www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/chrismoyles/2011/08/thank_goodness_its_wednesday.html

Susan Boyle to appear in musical about her life

A new musical based on Susan Boyle?s life story will debut at Newcastle?s Theatre Royal on 23 March 2012 and stop at several cities around the UK.

Source: http://www.musicweek.com/story.asp?sectioncode=1&storycode=1046969&c=1

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Nicki Minaj Says She Contemplated Suicide Early in Her Career

In her Cosmopolitan magazine cover star, colorful rapper (and Lil' Kim nemesis) Nicki Minaj reveals she contemplated suicide. She was a struggling artist for so long that it nearly got to her. Thankfully, she warded off those thoughts and kept on fighting! "I kept having doors slammed in my face, I

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The Blog is back on!

Chris - has a day off from going to the gym, but he'll be doing some running and weights later

Dave will be mostly sleeping today and then having something healthy for tea

Dom will be picking up his children from their first day back at school

Tina has a meeting, then a sleep, then she's going to buy an external hard drive

Aled will be going through the new rob DJ bits with Matt and then he has a meeting with BBC3 later

Freya will be retuning from producing David Walliams this morning in Gloucestershire

Matt will be going out for breakfast, then meeting with Aled to talk rob DJ then tonight he's doing some exercise

Source: http://www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/chrismoyles/2011/09/the_blog_is_back_on.html

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Tuesday, 11 October 2011

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...

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Susan Boyle to appear in musical about her life

A new musical based on Susan Boyle?s life story will debut at Newcastle?s Theatre Royal on 23 March 2012 and stop at several cities around the UK.

Source: http://www.musicweek.com/story.asp?sectioncode=1&storycode=1046969&c=1

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New gig ticket kite-mark introduced

STAR, the Society of Ticket Agencies and Retailers, has introduced a kite mark to indentify genuine gig tickets ? in a bid to prevent ticket fraud.

Source: http://www.musicweek.com/story.asp?sectioncode=1&storycode=1046963&c=1

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Adele Says Her Loquaciousness, Not Her Smoking Habit, Caused Throat Issues

British soul diva Adele has gone on record to say that the throat problems that caused to axe another US tour were caused by her chatty, loquacious nature, not her smoking habit! She canceled a 10-date tour on the advice of doctors, and feared that those beautiful vocal cords could be damaged for

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Premiere of New Music 20x12 Cultural Olympiad set for next year

PRS for Music Foundation has set the date for the premiers of the New Music 20x12 Cultural Olympiad Composers.

Source: http://www.musicweek.com/story.asp?sectioncode=1&storycode=1046946&c=1

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Amy Winehouse's Father to Write a Book About Her

Amy Winehouse's father Mitch will release Amy, My Daughter via HarperCollins. All proceeds from the book will be donated to the foundation he set up in her name! NME.com reports that the book is set to published in the summer of 2012. Mr. Winehouse hopes the book will be therapeutic for him, as

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World-first six-channel silent disco added to London Eye festival

Red Bull Music Academy adds another exclusive element to the premier music event

Source: http://www.musicweek.com/story.asp?sectioncode=1&storycode=1046972&c=1

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Jack's Mannequin Frontman Andrew McMahon Says Beating Cancer Helped Him Slow Down and Appreciate Life

Kicking cancer's ass certainly can help a person learn to slow down and appreciate the little things in life. That's what Jack's Mannequin frontman Andrew McMahon did! McMahon was diagnosed with leukemia in 2005 and underwent chemotherapy to fight the blood disease. He's recovered now and moving

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The Blog is back on!

Chris - has a day off from going to the gym, but he'll be doing some running and weights later

Dave will be mostly sleeping today and then having something healthy for tea

Dom will be picking up his children from their first day back at school

Tina has a meeting, then a sleep, then she's going to buy an external hard drive

Aled will be going through the new rob DJ bits with Matt and then he has a meeting with BBC3 later

Freya will be retuning from producing David Walliams this morning in Gloucestershire

Matt will be going out for breakfast, then meeting with Aled to talk rob DJ then tonight he's doing some exercise

Source: http://www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/chrismoyles/2011/09/the_blog_is_back_on.html

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American Express and Coldplay stage live VEVO event

American Express is to host an exclusive live-streamed performance from Coldplay, in partnership with VEVO and YouTube, as part of its long-running American Express Unstaged series.

Source: http://www.musicweek.com/story.asp?sectioncode=1&storycode=1046974&c=1

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This week's chart PDF now online

A full copy of this week's best selling top 75 singles and albums is available to view. James Morrison's LP The Awakening stays at No.1 for a second week running, as Rihanna debuts at the top of the singles chart.

Source: http://www.musicweek.com/story.asp?sectioncode=1&storycode=1046950&c=1

Elbow cathedral gig to air on BBC

Radio 2, 6 Music and BBC Red Button are bringing their audiences live footage of Elbow?s Manchester Cathedral gig at the end of this month.

Source: http://www.musicweek.com/story.asp?sectioncode=1&storycode=1046959&c=1

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Bertelsmann CFO to become CEO

Thomas Rabe will take over Europe?s largest media company.

Source: http://www.musicweek.com/story.asp?sectioncode=1&storycode=1046960&c=1

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Paul McCartney Says Beatles Would Have Reunited

Paul McCartney told England's Daily Express that the band would have reformed after their 1969 split. McCartney feels that if John Lennon and George Harrison were still alive today, it is "highly likely" the band would have reunited. "I think we would've mellowed to the point where we would've said,

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Elbow cathedral gig to air on BBC

Radio 2, 6 Music and BBC Red Button are bringing their audiences live footage of Elbow?s Manchester Cathedral gig at the end of this month.

Source: http://www.musicweek.com/story.asp?sectioncode=1&storycode=1046959&c=1

Ex-Weezer Bassist Mikey Welsh Found Dead

Reuters reports that Mikey Welsh, the former bass player for Weezer, was found dead in a Chicago hotel over the weekend. News of the musician's death broke on Sunday. Welsh left the band over a decade ago, after suffering a well-documented and publicized nervous breakdown. He went on to be an artist

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Sharon Osbourne Has Breast Implants Removed

Sharon Osbourne took a break from her TV show The Talk to hang with her husband Ozzy and to have her breast implants removed, since they were leaking! Ugh! Upon her return, she told TV viewers, "I went and had my implants taken out? I've been talking about it for ages. I was going to have them put

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Yelawolf Delays Album Until Nov. 22

Rapper YelaWolf has had to slightly delay the release of Radioactive. The new release date is Nov. 22. Patience is a virtue, all you Yelawolf and hip-hop fans. "I needed to add some important finishing touches to the album which resulted in the new release date," said Yelawolf in a statement. "I

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Frances Bean Cobain Buys First Home

Kurt Cobain's only daughter Frances Bean Cobain has bought her first home after inheriting money from her late father last year. Yay mortgage! Although something tells us that she paid for it in cash. FBC received 37 percent of the Nirvana frontman's estate when she turned 18 in August last year and

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Elbow cathedral gig to air on BBC

Radio 2, 6 Music and BBC Red Button are bringing their audiences live footage of Elbow?s Manchester Cathedral gig at the end of this month.

Source: http://www.musicweek.com/story.asp?sectioncode=1&storycode=1046959&c=1

Bug CEO John Rudolph leaves company

Bug Music?s John Rudolph has stepped down as CEO following the company?s purchase by BMG Rights Management last month.

Source: http://www.musicweek.com/story.asp?sectioncode=1&storycode=1046948&c=1

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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...

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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...

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Yelawolf Delays Album Until Nov. 22

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Monday, 10 October 2011

UK Album Chart Analysis: No.1 The Awakening sells just 36k copies in second week

Being caught napping on the first midweeks by You Me At Six and their album Sinners Never Sleep was a wake-up call for James Morrison?s album The Awakening, which re-established its superiority by week?s end to extend its leadership of the...

Source: http://www.musicweek.com/story.asp?sectioncode=1&storycode=1046939&c=1

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Leading UK ISPs granted chance to appeal against Digital Economy Act

BT and TalkTalk challenge could delay government plans to send warnings to illegal downloaders, after a succesful appeal against elements of the Digital Economy Act.

Source: http://www.musicweek.com/story.asp?sectioncode=1&storycode=1046947&c=1

Pixie Lott and Lipsy create reward campaign

The Lipsy clothing brand has launched a ?Golden Ticket? Facebook reward application in order to promote its latest Pixie Lott fashion collection.

Source: http://www.musicweek.com/story.asp?sectioncode=1&storycode=1046938&c=1

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Spotify financial results revealed

The 2010 fiscal results of Spotify Ltd have been revealed via information from Companies House in the UK.

Source: http://www.musicweek.com/story.asp?sectioncode=1&storycode=1046949&c=1

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Rick Ross Will Release "God Forgives, I Don't" on Dec. 13

Large and in charge rapper Rick Ross will release the new album God Forgives, I Don't on Dec. 13. He worked with pink diva Nicki Minaj on "You the Boss," of which he said, "I wanted to collaborate with Nicki in another way, letting us hear her beautiful voice." Are you going to "forgive" Rick Ross

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Sugarland to Perform Free Concert in Indianapolis

Country duo Sugarland will play a free concert in Indianapolis, Indiana approximately six weeks after a stage collapsed due to a rogue gust of wind that blew in right before their performance at the Indiana State Fairgrounds in August. The stage collapse killed six people and injuring dozens more.

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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....

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What exciting stuff is going down today then?

Chris - is getting some suits fitted for the next series of his TV show and then he might watch Star Wars on DVD later

Dave - will be meeting up with Tim Westwood to see where he's heading next around the world

Aled - is going to daytime editorial, then having a meeting about tomorrow's 'Big Conversation' (tune in tomorrow to find out more) and then he's got another meeting about the Teen Awards

Matt - will be helping Roy Walker out with some singing, then looking into a special project and this afternoon he has appointments with record companies

Freya - is in the office all day planning some exciting things for the future months on the show

Dom - is taking his dog for a walk

Tina - is up to assorted meetings and work stuff

Source: http://www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/chrismoyles/2011/09/what_exciting_stuff_is_going_d.html

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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

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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Out this week: Ryan Adams, Kate Bush, Bjork

Country rocker Ryan Adams returns today with the release of his eighth studio album Ashes & Fire alongside lead single Lucky Now.

Source: http://www.musicweek.com/story.asp?sectioncode=1&storycode=1046951&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...

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Q lines up big names for exclusive U2 covermount

Jack White, Depeche Mode and The Killers have all contributed exclusive recordings to a star-studded covermount CD for Q magazine celebrating the 20th anniversary of U2?s Achtung Baby album.

Source: http://www.musicweek.com/story.asp?sectioncode=1&storycode=1046953&c=1

Billie Joe Armstrong to Star in "Nurse Jackie"

Green Day frontman Billie Joe Armstrong just wrapped a role as "St. Jimmy" in his band's American Idiot Broadway musical earlier this year. BJA is next slated to appear on the Showtime series Nurse Jackie in 2012. The show stars Edie Falco of The Sopranos fame. Green Day also have a new album in the

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Switch's Grapest Challenge... EVER!

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Red Hot Chili Peppers, Korn, Seether, and More Remember Edgar Allan Poe

Edgar Allan Poe could've been a rock star. With even one glance at The Raven, it's clear that he had knack for rhythm. There's a lyrical quality to his short stories as well. Poe managed to capture the attention of his readers through concise macabre tales much like records. In addition, he existed

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Switch's Grapest Challenge... EVER!

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

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Courtney Love: "If Kurt came back, I'd kill him"

Courtney Love has said that if her late husband Kurt Cobain somehow came to back to life, she'd kill him for leaving her and their daughter Frances Bean when he shot himself in April 1994. Oh, the irony. Love admits she was left to clean up his messy finances and pick up the pieces of his shattered

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UK Album Chart Analysis: No.1 The Awakening sells just 36k copies in second week

Source: http://www.musicweek.com/story.asp?sectioncode=1&storycode=1046939&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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This, is my skin

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Rdio rolls out free offering

In the light of its Facebook integration and Spotify?s arrival in the US in July, Rdio is offering its users conditional free on-demand streaming without ads.

Source: http://www.musicweek.com/story.asp?sectioncode=1&storycode=1046921&c=1

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International Festival of Country Music to return

The International Festival of Country Music is to return to Wembley next year after a 20 year absence.

Source: http://www.musicweek.com/story.asp?sectioncode=1&storycode=1046920&c=1

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...

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Sunday, 9 October 2011

This, is my skin

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Rdio rolls out free offering

In the light of its Facebook integration and Spotify?s arrival in the US in July, Rdio is offering its users conditional free on-demand streaming without ads.

Source: http://www.musicweek.com/story.asp?sectioncode=1&storycode=1046921&c=1

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Tuesday's blog is full of fun and frivolity

Chris - is filming another episode of his TV show

Dom - will be getting a manicure as his fingernails are horrid at the moment*

Tina - is being teachers' pet by going to the filming of Chris' TV show

Dave - is going for an extensive overhaul of his wardrobe as he feels his current clothes are a little drab*

Matt - will be going out for lunch with former producer Rachel ahead of her maternity leave and then he's going jogging tonight

Freya - is off sick today

Aled - is working on Chris Moyles Show office stuff now that Freya's off ill - he's then going for a lunch with Rachel to see her off on maternity leave

* these guys had left, so we thought it'd be amusing to make up what they're doing today

Source: http://www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/chrismoyles/2011/09/is_it_only_flippin_tuesday.html

Is it only flippin' Tuesday?

Chris - is filming till 5 this afternoon...he's going to be cream crackered

Dave - is picking up Nicole from her second day at school and then is taking her swimming later

Freya's cold has turned a corner, so she's raring to go and will get back to her 'to do list' for the next few months

Matt - has lots to do in the office today, then tonight he's going out for dinner with two mates

Aled - is seeing his physio and trainer and then catching up on lots of TV tonight

Tina - is doing the voiceover for nine short films today

Dom - is having a bit of 'me time' today...he's feeling very rough

Source: http://www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/chrismoyles/2011/09/thank_flip_its_friday_3.html

Thank flip it's Friday!

Chris - has a TV show meeting, training, shopping, a mate's birthday, and then some chilling time.

Dave - is doing telly stuff, then a long travel based meeting with Westwood, and a quiet night in with Nicole

Dom - is taking his son to his second football match as he's been picked again! Then general stuff.

Aled - has a meeting at Radio 1, a meeting at BBC3, and a meeting with his trainer.

Tina - has filming and stuff

Matt - is back from his travels in Woking so will be busy in the office and then later on he's going to his colleague's house for home-made pizza

Source: http://www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/chrismoyles/2011/10/tuesdays_blog_action.html

Tuesday's Blog Action

Chris - has a meeting with his two producers, then he has a script meeting for his TV show and then he has another meeting for a different project! Tonight he's staying in and having something yummy for his tea.

Dave - has assorted jobs to do and then later he's taking Nicole to swimming

Dom - will be doing general Daddy stuff this afternoon including taking his dog for a walk

Tina - is going out for lunch and then she has a TV meeting this afternoon for 'Up For Hire' on BBC3

Aled - is DJ'ing in Manchester

Freya - is going out for a meeting with Chris and then doing some video conferencing with our New York office (no - I lied, we don't have one, I'll just be sitting in the office)

Matt - will be going for a run tonight and then he's going over to his sister's house for dinner

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Rdio rolls out free offering

In the light of its Facebook integration and Spotify?s arrival in the US in July, Rdio is offering its users conditional free on-demand streaming without ads.

Source: http://www.musicweek.com/story.asp?sectioncode=1&storycode=1046921&c=1

Global music stars pay tribute to Steve Jobs

Music's biggest artists have today taken to social networks to pay tribute to Steve Jobs, who died this morning aged 56.

Source: http://www.musicweek.com/story.asp?sectioncode=1&storycode=1046903&c=1

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The Blog is back on!

Chris - has a day off from going to the gym, but he'll be doing some running and weights later

Dave will be mostly sleeping today and then having something healthy for tea

Dom will be picking up his children from their first day back at school

Tina has a meeting, then a sleep, then she's going to buy an external hard drive

Aled will be going through the new rob DJ bits with Matt and then he has a meeting with BBC3 later

Freya will be retuning from producing David Walliams this morning in Gloucestershire

Matt will be going out for breakfast, then meeting with Aled to talk rob DJ then tonight he's doing some exercise

Source: http://www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/chrismoyles/2011/09/the_blog_is_back_on.html

Jennifer Aniston Not Rushing to Get Pregnant

Jennifer Aniston, who is dating actor Justin Theroux much of this year, refused to discuss her relationship with Theroux in her Elle cover story for the mag's November issue. But she did talk about the media's obsession with her having a baby. The former Friend said, "There's no desperation. If it's

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Son of Pink Floyd Guitarist Appealing Prison Sentence

The song of Pink Floyd's David Gilmour is supporting his son as he appeals his "harsh" prison sentence for violent disorder during student protests last December, according to WENN. Charlie Gilmour is currently serving a 16-month sentence behind bars after he was caught on camera causing havoc in

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Portishead to Release "Chase the Tear" on Vinyl For First Time

XL Recordings will release Portishead's "Chase the Tear" on vinyl for the first time. The release will be made available on limited edition 12" vinyl and comes backed with a version of the track by Toronto's Doldrums. Fans' first chance to get hold of a copy of the limited edition 12" vinyl release

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Gorillaz to Release "Singles Collection: 2001-2011" on Nov. 29

Gorillaz will release The Singles Collection: 2001-2011, the career-spanning best from the animated band, on Nov. 29 2011 by EMI's Virgin Records. A 15-track collection of the band's singles, videos and remixes, The Singles Collection: 2001-2011 celebrates 10 years of audio visual innovation and

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Rdio rolls out free offering

In the light of its Facebook integration and Spotify?s arrival in the US in July, Rdio is offering its users conditional free on-demand streaming without ads.

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Backstage on the Hollyoaks set with Ricky Whittle

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Are you ready for the weekend? We are!

Chris - has his first day back at the gym today for several weeks, then he's cooking an early tea before watching Leeds vs. Brighton tonight

Dave - has a quiet night in tonight, tomorrow he's DJ'ing in Hull and performing in Plymouth on Sunday

Dom - is taking Finn football training tomorrow and then he'll be performing with Dave on Sunday night

Freya - is sleeping off her flu and having a cup of tea with Rachel who used to work on the show

Matt - is playing some records at his local bar tonight

Tina - has a late lunch, then she'll be filming and then she's doing 60 Seconds

Aled - is in Newport tonight, Hull tomorrow and presenting the Surgery on Sunday

Source: http://www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/chrismoyles/2011/09/are_you_ready_for_the_weekend.html

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Son of Pink Floyd Guitarist Appealing Prison Sentence

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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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TuneSat expands across Europe

TuneSat is expanding its TV monitoring service to seven European countries, after signing deals in the US, UK, France and Germany over the past year.

Source: http://www.musicweek.com/story.asp?sectioncode=1&storycode=1046909&c=1

Individual video data and more to come out of the Box

Box TV is to start publishing viewing stats for individual music videos, in a move it said would help labels break new acts, encourage music discovery and help its commercial partners.

Source: http://www.musicweek.com/story.asp?sectioncode=1&storycode=1046860&c=1

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RHCP to perform at MTV EMA's

The Red Hot Chili Peppers have been revealed as the first live act set to play at the MTV European Music Awards next month.

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Adam Ant Release New Album and Tour

Adam Ant will be touring in support of his new album titled Adam Ant Is the Blueblack Hussar In Marrying The Gunners Daughter, which is due to be released on the Blueblack Hussar record label in January 2012. Adam's live set will consist of all his popular material and will also showcase some of his

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IFPI CEO: Governmental support has helped in fight aginst piracy

IFPI CEO Frances Moore has said that a growing understanding of the issues surrounding music piracy in Government across the world has led to increased support in the organisations battle against illegal downloading.

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Switch's Grapest Challenge... EVER!

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Saturday, 8 October 2011

Rod Stewart to Pen Memoirs

Do you think he's sexy? Rocker Rod Stewart will release a memoir through Random House and the raspy voiced singer has promised he will "hold nothing back!" It's going to be quite the read! Rod dated hot babes in his day. Stewart will open up about his early days in The Jeff Beck Group and The Faces,

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R.E.M. Issue Trailer and Animated GIF Album Cover

R.E.M. shocked the world with the news that they had decided to "call it a day as a band" via a statement on their website, and the beloved band announced that they will release their final album, R.E.M., Part Lies, Part Heart, Part Truth, Part Garbage, 1982 - 2011, on Warner Bros. Records on Nov.

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Premier League pub TV rule could affect music rights

Rights granted by The European Court of Justice to screen football matches via a Greek broadcaster?s satellite decoder poses wider implications for licensing laws in relation to other creative content.

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David Cassidy Suing For Merch Compensation From "The Partridge Family"

David Cassidy knows his likeness is worth something and he is now taking his battle for merchandising compensation from The Partridge Family to court. He claims that bosses at ABC, the network which aired the show, used his image to sell products branded with the hit series and his image, but

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The Blog has got his hat on, hip hip hip hooray

Chris - is recording another episode of Quiz Night with this morning's brilliant guest, Will Ferrell

Dave - isn't up to much to be honest

Dom - is doing a voiceover today and then he's picking up his kids from school

Tina - has lots of work stuff and telly meetings to be getting on with

Aled - is going to playlist and then tonight he's going to see the filming of Chris' TV show

Matt - has playlist and then tonight he's going to a good friend's birthday

Freya - has a meeting about another meeting discussing a meeting that's happening tomorrow

Source: http://www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/chrismoyles/2011/10/the_blog_has_got_his_hat_on_hi.html

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Lee DeWyze Dropped From RCA

American Idol Season 9 winner Lee DeWyze has been dropped by his label, RCA Records. He remains managed by 19 Management and is working on new tunes. His last album Live It Up sold around 168,000 copies since its 2010 release. Good luck to Lee DeWyze as he moves on. Who is your favorite American

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Tuesday, 4 October 2011

ASCAP downloads appeal rejected

The US Supreme Court has rejected ASCAP?s Federal Court appeal and stated that music downloads do not constitute a public performance.

Source: http://www.musicweek.com/story.asp?sectioncode=1&storycode=1046832&c=1

Pell celebrates first signings at Bug

Bug Music has signed rapper Bayku and singer/songwriter Tanya Lacey to worldwide publishing deals through its newly appointed UK director of A&R, Alan Pell.

Source: http://www.musicweek.com/story.asp?sectioncode=1&storycode=1046829&c=1

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Thank flip it's Friday!

Source: http://www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/chrismoyles/2011/09/thank_flip_its_friday_3.html

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Here's what the team are doing - according to Aled

Hi, it's Aled here. Every morning after the show Matt Fincham asks the team what they are doing that day. He then writes it up as a blog and posts it to the Radio 1 website and to The Chris Moyles Show Facebook page.

Matt forgot today, all the team have gone and I'm left looking at the blank email that was meant to contain everyone's activities. So here, to the best of my knowledge (aka guess) is what everyone's doing:

Chris - Being a radio superstar, will be hanging out with Elton John, Gary Barlow and Sinitta at his house playing Call Of Duty in their underwear. (Not sure why the underwear is important - that's just what they do).

Dave - will undoubtedly be doing 'assorted business' which is the phrase he often uses to give the impression that his life is dull. Nothing could be further from the the truth, Dave does in fact have a secret double life and the 'Comedy Dave' facade is there only to serve his Chris Moyles Show persona. In fact today, he has chartered a private helicopter and is flying to the nearest rainforest where he will team up with Bono and Sting in helping the delicate eco-system flourish that lives therein. (Incidentally he will be planting a further 25 trees to the rainforest's mass to make up for the fumes he used in flying to and from the rainforest).

Aled - is naturally the fun person of the team, who will spend the day selflessly helping those less fortunate than himself. This includes the homeless, old people and those still wearing last season's clothes.

Freya - Will be hard at work in the Radio 1 offices ensuring that someone will answer their phone tomorrow morning when we run the competition to hang out with our listeners in Liverpool this week.[[LINK TO COMP]]]

Matt - Will be to a lesser extent doing the same as Freya, but will be singing along to Radio 1 jingles in the process. This activity will be providing an abundance of joy to those who work with him in the office, least of all Aled. Who's also fun - did I tell you that?

Tina - will be hanging out with the sporting elite - pretending to be all social with the likes of Lewis Hamilton, David Backham and Usain Bolt but who will, in fact, be writing everything she sees down so that her sport bulletin will have that bit more detail over all her colleagues sport bulletins on other radio stations like BBC Radio 2, or indeed 5 Live.

And... Dom - will be nursing his wife's finger.

I hope you too have a day as interesting as those of us who work on The Chris Moyles Show :)

Aled

'Cassette Tape' removed from Dictionary

Making way for the vocabulary of a new generation has led to the Concise Oxford English Dictionary removing ?cassette tape? from its pages.

Source: http://www.musicweek.com/story.asp?sectioncode=1&storycode=1046821&c=1

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New Michael Jackson album released next month

A new posthumous Michael Jackson album will hit shelves next month on November 21.

Source: http://www.musicweek.com/story.asp?sectioncode=1&storycode=1046838&c=1

Sony/ATV signs Matt Cardle

Sony/ATV has signed 2010 X Factor winner Matt Cardle to a worldwide publishing deal.

Source: http://www.musicweek.com/story.asp?sectioncode=1&storycode=1046839&c=1

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Listen to Taio Cruz's "Hangover (Feat. Flo Rida)"

Go here to listen to "Hangover," the new, hot track from Taio Cruz featuring Flo Rida. It will live on Cruz's upcoming platter TY.O,which is out Dec. 6 via Mercury Records. The song is being serviced to radio today and will be available exclusively on the iTunes store, so if you like what you hear,

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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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Listen to Taio Cruz's "Hangover (Feat. Flo Rida)"

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