Apple is preparing its first iTunes Store redesign in almost three years, according to reports.
Source: http://www.musicweek.com/story.asp?sectioncode=1&storycode=1048575&c=1
Wednesday, 22 February 2012
Tuesday, 21 February 2012
Universal's EMI acquisition could be cleared in EU by March 23
The European Commission has set a provisional deadline of March 23 to make a clearance decision on the proposed �1.2bn acquisition of EMI by Vivendi-owned Universal Music Group.
Source: http://www.musicweek.com/story.asp?sectioncode=1&storycode=1048562&c=1
Check Out Yawn's "Rubber Meets the Road" Short Film and Secret Mountains "TOTW" for Converse
Converse Rubber Tracks has premiered the newest and final installment in the exclusive short-film series "Rubber Meets the Road" featuring hotly-tipped Rubber Tracks recording artist Yawn, as well as the premiere of two new exclusive short-films featuring Converse Rubber Tracks recording artist
Thank you very much - it is finally Friday!
Chris - this weekend he'll be looking after his cousin Glenn who is visiting from foreign shores
Dave - will be having a nice quiet weekend, not travelling around the country but rather spending quality time with his daughter
Dom - his daughter Xanthe will be celebrating her 6th birthday by having a party tonight and then it's bonfire night tomorrow which Dom will be safe at after Fireman Sam's advice earlier this week
Tina - is doing voiceover work today and then going to a bonfire party tomorrow night
Aled - is going to Bangor tomorrow night to DJ
Matt - will be trying to go for a drink later if he's still awake and then tomorrow he's celebrating Bonfire Night with a group of friends
Source: http://www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/chrismoyles/2011/11/thank_you_very_much_-_it_is_fi.html
Jay-Z and Kanye West bring Watch The Throne tour to the UK
After the success of their chart-topping album, Watch The Throne, Jay-Z and Kanye West have confirmed a series of 3 live dates in the UK.
Source: http://www.musicweek.com/story.asp?sectioncode=1&storycode=1048571&c=1
East 17 return? as a soft rock band
Boy band East 17 are back ? and they?ve been taking notes from Kings Of Leon.
Source: http://www.musicweek.com/story.asp?sectioncode=1&storycode=1048580&c=1
Jazz FM apologises for broadcasting 'porno' noises
Jazz FM has issued an apology after five minutes of noises, apparently from an adult film, were broadcast on Saturday evening.
Source: http://www.musicweek.com/story.asp?sectioncode=1&storycode=1048579&c=1
Nielsen UK Airplay Chart: Emeli Sande gains at radio
In Nielsen's new UK Radio Airplay chart, Next To Me by Emeli Sande has jumped from 10 to 3 and Alyssa Reid?s Alone Again from 12 to 4, both behind Jessie J and Gotye at 1 and 2 respectively. The Official Chart number one single, Hot Right...
Source: http://www.musicweek.com/story.asp?sectioncode=1&storycode=1048559&c=1
East 17 return? as a soft rock band
Boy band East 17 are back ? and they?ve been taking notes from Kings Of Leon.
Source: http://www.musicweek.com/story.asp?sectioncode=1&storycode=1048580&c=1
Arcade Fire Records Song for "The Hunger Games" Soundtrack
Arcade Fire are hungry. The band has recorded a new song for the The Hunger Games soundtrack. The track is called "Abraham's Daughter" and was recorded last week. Other artists that are contributing to the soundtrack include Kid Cudi, The Decemberists and Taylor Swift. The movie also features a song
Alabama Shakes to Tour This Spring
Buzz band Alabama Shakes are slowly but surely building up to the release of their debut Boys & Girls. The Shakes will kick off their spring tour on March 9 with a sold-out show at Chicago's Lincoln Hall. Then, on March 13, the band will tape an episode of the legendary PBS program Austin City
Source: http://www.artistdirect.com/entertainment-news/article/alabama-shakes-to-tour-this-spring/9910172
Apple preparing iTunes Store overhaul ? report
Apple is preparing its first iTunes Store redesign in almost three years, according to reports.
Source: http://www.musicweek.com/story.asp?sectioncode=1&storycode=1048575&c=1
D'Angelo Continues Working on First New Album in a Decade
R&B singer D'Angelo continues to work on his first new album in more than a decade. It's taking D'A a long ass time to finish work on this much delayed sophomore effort. We wonder if people still care. "He wants to finish it as soon as possible," producer Russell Elevado told MTV Hive. "But once he
Volbeat Single Goes No. 1
Congrats to Danish metal quartet Volbeat who've achieved a milestone in the US with the band's first chart-topping single via "A Warrior's Call" on the Active Rock charts. Wow, that's amazing news for a relatively new'ish band, at least in mainstream radio's eyes! The cool, informed, hip and
Source: http://www.artistdirect.com/entertainment-news/article/volbeat-single-goes-no-1/9910137
Jay-Z and Kanye West bring Watch The Throne tour to the UK
After the success of their chart-topping album, Watch The Throne, Jay-Z and Kanye West have confirmed a series of 3 live dates in the UK.
Source: http://www.musicweek.com/story.asp?sectioncode=1&storycode=1048571&c=1
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
Interview: Andy Grammer
"Touring is an exciting way to live," says Andy Grammer. "It's the best feeling when I get on stage and people want to sing my lyrics back to me. I still can't believe it." Grammer is going to be experiencing a lot more of that in the future. When it comes to creating hooks, he's got songwriting
Source: http://www.artistdirect.com/entertainment-news/article/interview-andy-grammer/9910152
Download Yuksek's "Off the Wall" (Brodinski Remix)
Yuksek released Living on the Edge of Time, this week and we want you to nab a download of "Off the Wall" (Brodinski Remix) by going here. Classically-trained musician and electro-pop composer Yuksek (AKA Pierre-Alexander Busson) has invaded the US, bringing a flurry of swooping, dance-pop anthem
Adam Lambert in exclusive Sonisphere headline performance with Queen
Organisers of rock and metal festival Sonisphere have confirmed that Queen, featuring Adam Lambert, will exclusively headline Knebworth Park on the second day of the festival on Saturday July 7.
Source: http://www.musicweek.com/story.asp?sectioncode=1&storycode=1048567&c=1
Dave Matthews Band to Tour This Summer
Dave Matthews Band returns to the road this summer with an extensive North American summer tour launching on May 18 at Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion in Woodlands, TX. The group - which ranked as the biggest ticket seller worldwide of the past decade - took last year off from touring, so this will
Backstage on the Hollyoaks set with Ricky Whittle
Well ho, ho, ho and Joy to the World! How you keeping? Done all your Christmas shoppping yet? Nah, neither of I. Tell you what though, have a lil' break from all the Xmas madness and see Hollyoaks in a...
Source: http://www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/anniemac/2007/12/backstage_with_the_hollyoaks_l.shtml
Harriet Harman: Coalition is ?dragging its feet? on Digital Economy Act
Shadow Deputy Prime Minister Harriet Harman MP today called on the Government to fully implement the Digital Economy Act under a ?clear timetable? ? suggesting the Coalition had the power to theoretically "choke off" advertising on illegal...
Source: http://www.musicweek.com/story.asp?sectioncode=1&storycode=1048563&c=1
We're getting festive today
Chris - is going to a screening of Arthur Christmas with his friend Matt Fincham (aka Arthur) and then this afternoon he's working on scripts; as he's so busy over the next week, he's going to start packing his bag for Manchester now ahead of Children In Need Rocks
Dave - is also going to the screening of Arthur Christmas, then he's doing the school run and then he's going swimming with his daughter Nicole
Dom - unfortunately won't be able to go the screening as he has to go to an important news meeting
Tina - is going to dry her hair after recovering from being gunged this morning, then she's going to the screening
Freya - is also off to the screening and is then going to spin at the gym
Matt - is also off to the screening and then tonight he's going for a run
Aled - is also going to the screening and then he's off to the gym to get buff ahead of JLS being on the show tomorrow
Source: http://www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/chrismoyles/2011/11/were_getting_festive_today.html
Backstage on the Hollyoaks set with Ricky Whittle
Well ho, ho, ho and Joy to the World! How you keeping? Done all your Christmas shoppping yet? Nah, neither of I. Tell you what though, have a lil' break from all the Xmas madness and see Hollyoaks in a...
Source: http://www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/anniemac/2007/12/backstage_with_the_hollyoaks_l.shtml
It's Friday, yes it's Friday
Chris - is having a cup of tea with Big Boss Ben
Tina - will be cursing Aled for getting his illness and then spending the day Christmas shopping
Dom - is also spending today Christmas shopping
Dave - is going up North with his daughter Nicole
Aled - now that he's passed on his cold to Tina he's feeling much better and will therefore be attending all the meetings today that he's missed during the week!
Freya - is going to a gossip with Aled and Matt and then writing her Christmas wish list
Matt - has a few meetings, then tonight he's playing some records for a Christmas do in Shropshire
Source: http://www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/chrismoyles/2011/12/its_friday_yes_its_friday_2.html
Monday, 20 February 2012
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
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
Official Chart Analysis: Emeli Sande album sells 113k, DJ Fresh single shifts 128k
A combination of desirable new releases, Valentine's Day gift buying, the half term holidays, improved weather conditions, Grammy coverage and, sadly, the death of Whitney Houston conspired to provide much improved trade for both albums...
Source: http://www.musicweek.com/story.asp?sectioncode=1&storycode=1048551&c=1
Elliot Minors Christmas Songs
Elliot Minor came into the studio to sing us some live acoustic Christmas tracks... and you want to see them don't you? Ok here they are.
Source: http://www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/anniemac/2007/12/elliot_minors_christmas_songs.shtml
Switch's Grapest Challenge... EVER!
Hello, We're sitting in the studio before the show and Simple Plan have just left us. It was very chaotic and unfortunatly for us they left a momento. Vomit in our bin. They're playing three gigs today a record for...
Source: http://www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/anniemac/2008/01/switchs_grapest_challenge_ever.shtml
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
DJ Fresh calls for return of BRITs dance music category
Number one artist and producer DJ Fresh, real name Dan Stein, has called for the return of a dance music category at the Brits.
Source: http://www.musicweek.com/story.asp?sectioncode=1&storycode=1048545&c=1
Tuesday's Blog is full of joy
Chris - has rushed off so we're not sure what he's up to!
Dave - is doing a voiceover, then the school run and then tonight it's Nicole's swimming class
Aled - is working more on the Marthon Show highlights on Boxing Day and then going to the gym
Matt - will be doing lots of bits in the office, then doing some more Christmas shopping and tonight he's going out for dinner with some friends
Freya - is having a cup of tea and mince pie along with some office work
Tina - is seeing her eye consultant and then she's going ice skating at Somerset House
Dom - has a boring meeting, then he'll start Christmas shopping for the team
Source: http://www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/chrismoyles/2011/12/tuesdays_blog_is_full_of_joy.html
Blog On
Chris - is off to the gym, then he'll be trying to fix his damaged arm and then relaxing at home
Dave - will also be chilling this afternoon, hoping to get an early night
Dom - will be presenting Newsbeat and lunchtime and then he might go and do some Christmas shopping
Tina - will be catching up on some sleep this morning and then also doing some Christmas shopping
Aled - is going to the Mind Media Awards with the Surgery team tonight
Freya - is going for a coffee with Aled and is then trying to find Joey Essex on Twittter
Matt - has lots of meetings, record company appointments and then he's having a quiet night in tonight
Source: http://www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/chrismoyles/2011/11/blog_on_3.html
Muffin Tuesday
Chris - will be filming the last two editions of his show with Stacey Solomon, having lunch with Andi Peters and then tonight packing a bag with fresh pants and socks for BBC Children In Need Rocks Manchester and oh yes he is excited!
Dave - will be having a meeting with Roy Walker, doing assorted jobs, picking Nicole up from swimming and then packing a bag for BBC Children In Need Rocks Manchester
Dom - will be writing BBC's Newsbeat Odd Box today as he normally records it on a Wednesday, but tomorrow he is going to Manchester. Then tonight he'll be packing for BBC Children In Need Rocks Manchester
Tina - will be sending emails, packing her bag for BBC Children In Need Rocks Manchester and then her friend is staying over tonight
Freya - will be eating chocolate and nut muffins all morning, sleeping and then going to a spin class later
Matt - will be avoiding the muffins, going for a nice lunch, getting ready for Manchester and then going out for a friend's birthday drinks
Source: http://www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/chrismoyles/2011/11/muffin_tuesday.html
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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
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
The Band Perry's "All Your Life" Goes No. 1
As couples everywhere celebrated Valentine's Day earlier this week, The Band Perry found themselves in the midst of adoration as well. For the second consecutive week, their love ballad, "All Your Life" has landed atop the Billboard Country Radio Chart and earned the No. 1 spot this week on the
Roger Daltrey Cancels Entire Australian Tour
The Who vocalist Roger Daltrey has canceled his entire Australian tour. He was scheduled to go Down Under in April but he has now scrapped all of the dates, including an appearance at the Byron Bay Bluesfest musical festival. The reason? Scheduling conflicts. A statement from organizers read as
The blog is back on...for a bit
Chris' Mum and Dad get back from New York this morning, so he'll be spending a bit more time with them
Dave - is recording a voiceover for Coach Trip and then he's doing the school run
Dominic - has to write the Christmas editions of the Oddbox today and then he has some boring meetings
Tina - is finishing the last part of her house move and then she's going to a hip-hop magic show tonight (!)
Aled - will be working on the Boxing Day show for the Chris Moyles Show on the New Year's Day Show for the Surgery
Freya - will be getting over her cold and planning January on the show
Matt - will be working hard in the office then tonight he's practicing the piano!
Source: http://www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/chrismoyles/2011/12/the_blog_is_back_onfor_a_bit.html
Green Day Are in the Studio
Green Day have finally returned to the studio to record the follow-up to 2009's 21st Century Breakdown. On Tuesday, Feb. 14, frontman Billie Joe Armstrong tweeted: "Happy Valentine's Day! Officially started recording the new record today. It's F**K TIME!" Hell yes! What a Valentine's Day treat
Source: http://www.artistdirect.com/entertainment-news/article/green-day-are-in-the-studio/9910126
Phil Collins to Release "Live at Montreux" on March 27
Phil Collins has played Switzerland's Montreux Jazz Festival several times. IN case you were never at any of them, two of those performances will be released on Blu-ray. The singer's sets from 1996 and 2004 will be issued on March 27 as a single package titled Phil Collins Live at Montreux. Here are
Roger Daltrey Cancels Entire Australian Tour
The Who vocalist Roger Daltrey has canceled his entire Australian tour. He was scheduled to go Down Under in April but he has now scrapped all of the dates, including an appearance at the Byron Bay Bluesfest musical festival. The reason? Scheduling conflicts. A statement from organizers read as
Tuesday's Blog is full of joy
Chris - has rushed off so we're not sure what he's up to!
Dave - is doing a voiceover, then the school run and then tonight it's Nicole's swimming class
Aled - is working more on the Marthon Show highlights on Boxing Day and then going to the gym
Matt - will be doing lots of bits in the office, then doing some more Christmas shopping and tonight he's going out for dinner with some friends
Freya - is having a cup of tea and mince pie along with some office work
Tina - is seeing her eye consultant and then she's going ice skating at Somerset House
Dom - has a boring meeting, then he'll start Christmas shopping for the team
Source: http://www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/chrismoyles/2011/12/tuesdays_blog_is_full_of_joy.html
BBC Radio 1 & 1Xtra to broadcast Urban Classic live, featuring Fazer, Devlin, Skepta & Ms Dynamite
On Saturday March 3, BBC Radio 1 & BBC Radio 1Xtra will be broadcasting live from the Barbican Centre, where some of the leading artists from the UK?s urban music scene will be creating musical mash-ups with the BBC Symphony Orchestra.
Source: http://www.musicweek.com/story.asp?sectioncode=1&storycode=1048543&c=1
The Band Perry's "All Your Life" Goes No. 1
As couples everywhere celebrated Valentine's Day earlier this week, The Band Perry found themselves in the midst of adoration as well. For the second consecutive week, their love ballad, "All Your Life" has landed atop the Billboard Country Radio Chart and earned the No. 1 spot this week on the
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
Volbeat Single Goes No. 1
Congrats to Danish metal quartet Volbeat who've achieved a milestone in the US with the band's first chart-topping single via "A Warrior's Call" on the Active Rock charts. Wow, that's amazing news for a relatively new'ish band, at least in mainstream radio's eyes! The cool, informed, hip and
Source: http://www.artistdirect.com/entertainment-news/article/volbeat-single-goes-no-1/9910137
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
Sunday, 19 February 2012
LAST CHANCE to lobby for Music Week Awards 2012!
Calling all music industry bods - if you think your work efforts over the past year deserve some recognition, don't be shy, lobby yourself and your team (for FREE) and you may just end up on the shortlist for the 2012 Music Week Awards.
Source: http://www.musicweek.com/story.asp?sectioncode=1&storycode=1048541&c=1
US charts: Adele's 21 joins exclusive chart-topping club
Adele?s 21 has now surpassed 6.5 million sales in the US as it becomes only the 11th album in Billboard history to spend 20 weeks at number one.
Source: http://www.musicweek.com/story.asp?sectioncode=1&storycode=1048530&c=1
In pictures: MPG Awards 2012
Music Week readers can now check out a gallery of snaps from last night's much-enjoyed MPG Awards 2012 at Cafe De Paris, London.
Source: http://www.musicweek.com/story.asp?sectioncode=1&storycode=1048547&c=1
DJ Fresh calls for return of BRITs dance music category
Number one artist and producer DJ Fresh, real name Dan Stein, has called for the return of a dance music category at the Brits.
Source: http://www.musicweek.com/story.asp?sectioncode=1&storycode=1048545&c=1
UKF owner launches bass music publishing company
AEI Media, which owns bass music ventures including This Is Dubstep and UKF, has created its own publishing company.
Source: http://www.musicweek.com/story.asp?sectioncode=1&storycode=1048538&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...
Source: http://www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/anniemac/2008/01/videos_galore.shtml
It's Friday, yes it's Friday
Chris - is having a cup of tea with Big Boss Ben
Tina - will be cursing Aled for getting his illness and then spending the day Christmas shopping
Dom - is also spending today Christmas shopping
Dave - is going up North with his daughter Nicole
Aled - now that he's passed on his cold to Tina he's feeling much better and will therefore be attending all the meetings today that he's missed during the week!
Freya - is going to a gossip with Aled and Matt and then writing her Christmas wish list
Matt - has a few meetings, then tonight he's playing some records for a Christmas do in Shropshire
Source: http://www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/chrismoyles/2011/12/its_friday_yes_its_friday_2.html
Ray J Working on New Book
Ray J, who is best known for his sex tape with Kim Kardashian, is working on a new book titled Death of a Cheating Man: What Every Woman Must Know About Men Who Stray. Hoping to encourage readers to live a cheater-free life, the R&B singer and sex tape start reflects on his tendency to sleep around
Source: http://www.artistdirect.com/entertainment-news/article/ray-j-working-on-new-book/9910141
Take Aim With Nikon Photographer Robert Knight
Working since 1968, Nikon professional photographer Robert Knight has had the opportunity to work with music legends including Jimi Hendrix, Led Zeppelin, Eric Clapton, The Rolling Stones and recently more modern artists including John Mayer, Sick Puppies and Slash. So he has a sick resume and
MTV Launches MTV Music Meter 2.0 for Android, iOS Platforms and Web
MTV announced the release of MTV Music Meter 2.0 across all Android, iOS platforms, as well as the web, with 5 gum, the premium gum known to Stimulate Your Senses�, as the inaugural sponsor. MTV Music Meter allows fans to discover new music by ranking artists based on their overall buzz across
MTV Launches MTV Music Meter 2.0 for Android, iOS Platforms and Web
MTV announced the release of MTV Music Meter 2.0 across all Android, iOS platforms, as well as the web, with 5 gum, the premium gum known to Stimulate Your Senses�, as the inaugural sponsor. MTV Music Meter allows fans to discover new music by ranking artists based on their overall buzz across
Evans Blue Launches Fan Campaign for "This Time It's Different Video"
In anticipation of the April 17 release of Graveyard of Empires, million-selling rock band Evans Blue have launched a fan video campaign for ?This Time It's Different.? The band is encouraging to all fans to help them create a video for the album's first single. The best images from each submission
Merry Monday
Chris - is off to film again for his new TV show with Stacey Soloman and then he's getting back home to watch I'm A Celebrity
Dave - has a meeting with Roy Walker in his Imaginrrium, then he's doing the school run and then he's having an early night
Dom - is presenting the lunchtime edition of Newsbeat and then he is taking his kids out for dinner
Tina - has lots of domestic chores to see to, then she's having a nap and looking for a new flat
Freya - has a couple of meetings, then she's sleeping after her first day of show producing
Matt - is busy working in the office, then tonight he's going for a run and then packing for Manchester
Source: http://www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/chrismoyles/2011/11/merry_monday.html
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
MPG Awards honour Ethan Johns, Martin Mills, Butch Vig, Martin Rushent
The Music Producers' Guild Awards 2012 took place at Cafe De Paris, London last night - where special guests including Mark Ronson and Laura Marling honoured the best in the field.
Source: http://www.musicweek.com/story.asp?sectioncode=1&storycode=1048537&c=1
We're getting festive today
Chris - is going to a screening of Arthur Christmas with his friend Matt Fincham (aka Arthur) and then this afternoon he's working on scripts; as he's so busy over the next week, he's going to start packing his bag for Manchester now ahead of Children In Need Rocks
Dave - is also going to the screening of Arthur Christmas, then he's doing the school run and then he's going swimming with his daughter Nicole
Dom - unfortunately won't be able to go the screening as he has to go to an important news meeting
Tina - is going to dry her hair after recovering from being gunged this morning, then she's going to the screening
Freya - is also off to the screening and is then going to spin at the gym
Matt - is also off to the screening and then tonight he's going for a run
Aled - is also going to the screening and then he's off to the gym to get buff ahead of JLS being on the show tomorrow
Source: http://www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/chrismoyles/2011/11/were_getting_festive_today.html
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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
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
Amanda Seyfried Quit Smoking for "Les Miz" Audition
Actress Amanda Seyfried reveals in the new issue of Glamour that she quit her social smoking habit when she auditioned for a role in the film adaptation of Les Miserables. Betcha didn't know that Seyfried trained as an opera singer as a teenager. She stopped smoking in social setting and hired a
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
Amanda Seyfried Quit Smoking for "Les Miz" Audition
Actress Amanda Seyfried reveals in the new issue of Glamour that she quit her social smoking habit when she auditioned for a role in the film adaptation of Les Miserables. Betcha didn't know that Seyfried trained as an opera singer as a teenager. She stopped smoking in social setting and hired a
Blog On
Chris - is off to the gym, then he'll be trying to fix his damaged arm and then relaxing at home
Dave - will also be chilling this afternoon, hoping to get an early night
Dom - will be presenting Newsbeat and lunchtime and then he might go and do some Christmas shopping
Tina - will be catching up on some sleep this morning and then also doing some Christmas shopping
Aled - is going to the Mind Media Awards with the Surgery team tonight
Freya - is going for a coffee with Aled and is then trying to find Joey Essex on Twittter
Matt - has lots of meetings, record company appointments and then he's having a quiet night in tonight
Source: http://www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/chrismoyles/2011/11/blog_on_3.html
We're getting festive today
Chris - is going to a screening of Arthur Christmas with his friend Matt Fincham (aka Arthur) and then this afternoon he's working on scripts; as he's so busy over the next week, he's going to start packing his bag for Manchester now ahead of Children In Need Rocks
Dave - is also going to the screening of Arthur Christmas, then he's doing the school run and then he's going swimming with his daughter Nicole
Dom - unfortunately won't be able to go the screening as he has to go to an important news meeting
Tina - is going to dry her hair after recovering from being gunged this morning, then she's going to the screening
Freya - is also off to the screening and is then going to spin at the gym
Matt - is also off to the screening and then tonight he's going for a run
Aled - is also going to the screening and then he's off to the gym to get buff ahead of JLS being on the show tomorrow
Source: http://www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/chrismoyles/2011/11/were_getting_festive_today.html
Lucille Ball's "I Love Lucy" Set for Facebook Video Game
Although, technically speaking, Lucille Ball, Desi Arnaz, Vivian Vance and William Frawley never left small screens thanks to 60 years of I Love Lucy in TV reruns, the gang is back for their first interactive adventure in "Retro World." "I Love Lucy," from maker Entertainment Games, enters the
Saturday, 18 February 2012
MPG Awards honour Ethan Johns, Martin Mills, Butch Vig, Martin Rushent
The Music Producers' Guild Awards 2012 took place at Cafe De Paris, London last night - where special guests including Mark Ronson and Laura Marling honoured the best in the field.
Source: http://www.musicweek.com/story.asp?sectioncode=1&storycode=1048537&c=1
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
David Attenborough
Next week, we're going to pre-record an interview with the legend that is Sir David Attenborough. We really want to ask him your questions, so please do let us know any questions you want to ask him.. just stick it...
Source: http://www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/anniemac/2008/01/david_attenborough.shtml
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
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
Midweek Monotony
Chris - is treating himself to buying some new pants, then he's off to rehearse for his new telly show and then he's going to try and get an early night (i.e. before 11pm)
Dave - will be having another meeting with Roy Walker in his imaginarium
Aled - will be going to playlist
Matt - will be continuing to mastermind 'Truth Or Gunge' and then he's also going to playlist
Freya - is planning more gunge related incidents for tomorrow
Tina - has lots of work business to attend to then she's getting her hair done ahead of a four day wedding she's attending over the next few days
Dom - will be having an afternoon nap and then he's watching the final two episodes of Entourage
Source: http://www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/chrismoyles/2011/11/midweek_monotony.html
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Dave Matthews Band to Tour This Summer
Dave Matthews Band returns to the road this summer with an extensive North American summer tour launching on May 18 at Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion in Woodlands, TX. The group - which ranked as the biggest ticket seller worldwide of the past decade - took last year off from touring, so this will
Muffin Tuesday
Chris - will be filming the last two editions of his show with Stacey Solomon, having lunch with Andi Peters and then tonight packing a bag with fresh pants and socks for BBC Children In Need Rocks Manchester and oh yes he is excited!
Dave - will be having a meeting with Roy Walker, doing assorted jobs, picking Nicole up from swimming and then packing a bag for BBC Children In Need Rocks Manchester
Dom - will be writing BBC's Newsbeat Odd Box today as he normally records it on a Wednesday, but tomorrow he is going to Manchester. Then tonight he'll be packing for BBC Children In Need Rocks Manchester
Tina - will be sending emails, packing her bag for BBC Children In Need Rocks Manchester and then her friend is staying over tonight
Freya - will be eating chocolate and nut muffins all morning, sleeping and then going to a spin class later
Matt - will be avoiding the muffins, going for a nice lunch, getting ready for Manchester and then going out for a friend's birthday drinks
Source: http://www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/chrismoyles/2011/11/muffin_tuesday.html
Watch New YMCMB Video
We thought you might enjoy the latest video from YMCMB, released on Bryan "Birdman" Williams birthday. Birdman, the co-CEO and founder of Cash Money Records and Cash Money Content, gifts his brother and co-CEO & founder Ronald "Slim" Williams a new vehicle. Sweet! Go here to watch. Bryan "Birdman"
Source: http://www.artistdirect.com/entertainment-news/article/watch-new-ymcmb-video/9910132
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Tuesday's Blog is full of joy
Chris - has rushed off so we're not sure what he's up to!
Dave - is doing a voiceover, then the school run and then tonight it's Nicole's swimming class
Aled - is working more on the Marthon Show highlights on Boxing Day and then going to the gym
Matt - will be doing lots of bits in the office, then doing some more Christmas shopping and tonight he's going out for dinner with some friends
Freya - is having a cup of tea and mince pie along with some office work
Tina - is seeing her eye consultant and then she's going ice skating at Somerset House
Dom - has a boring meeting, then he'll start Christmas shopping for the team
Source: http://www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/chrismoyles/2011/12/tuesdays_blog_is_full_of_joy.html
ABC: Kerrang! holds steady as Q loses 10k readers YoY
Bauer Media?s Kerrang! magazine lost just 890 readers in 2011, but stablemates Q and Mojo saw heavier slides
Source: http://www.musicweek.com/story.asp?sectioncode=1&storycode=1048524&c=1
ABC: Kerrang! holds steady as Q loses 10k readers YoY
Bauer Media?s Kerrang! magazine lost just 890 readers in 2011, but stablemates Q and Mojo saw heavier slides
Source: http://www.musicweek.com/story.asp?sectioncode=1&storycode=1048524&c=1
Backstage on the Hollyoaks set with Ricky Whittle
Well ho, ho, ho and Joy to the World! How you keeping? Done all your Christmas shoppping yet? Nah, neither of I. Tell you what though, have a lil' break from all the Xmas madness and see Hollyoaks in a...
Source: http://www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/anniemac/2007/12/backstage_with_the_hollyoaks_l.shtml
Evans Blue Launches Fan Campaign for "This Time It's Different Video"
In anticipation of the April 17 release of Graveyard of Empires, million-selling rock band Evans Blue have launched a fan video campaign for ?This Time It's Different.? The band is encouraging to all fans to help them create a video for the album's first single. The best images from each submission
ABC: We Love Pop accrues 58k readers
Egmont Magazines, the children?s magazine division of Egmont UK, enjoyed a solid first ABC result for its We Love Pop magazine.
Source: http://www.musicweek.com/story.asp?sectioncode=1&storycode=1048529&c=1
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It's only bloomin' Tuesday :(
Chris - has a meeting with his accountant which is going to be fabulously exciting and then tonight he might treat himself to an hour with his new computer game Call Of Duty which he purchased yesterday
Dave - has a Twinterview, then he's picking up Nicole from school and taking her swimming
Dom - will also be taking his daughter swimming tonight
Aled - is going to see his physio and then he's going to try to have an evening out with a friend
Matt - will be meeting up with Roy Walker, having a nice lunch and then going for a run tonight
Freya - is organising Christmas on the show
Tina - is off sick with an ulcer in the eye
Source: http://www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/chrismoyles/2011/11/its_only_bloomin_tuesday_1.html
Midweek Charts: Sande nearing 100,000 sales
Emeli Sande looks increasingly like emulating Lana Del Rey by becoming the second artist in the UK this year to open with more than 100,000 sales of a debut album.
Source: http://www.musicweek.com/story.asp?sectioncode=1&storycode=1048544&c=1
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
LAST CHANCE to lobby for Music Week Awards 2012!
Calling all music industry bods - if you think your work efforts over the past year deserve some recognition, don't be shy, lobby yourself and your team (for FREE) and you may just end up on the shortlist for the 2012 Music Week Awards.
Source: http://www.musicweek.com/story.asp?sectioncode=1&storycode=1048541&c=1
Feature: Why Marilyn Manson Kicks Ass?
Marilyn Manson has never stopped evolving. That's precisely why he remains one of the most important artists in modern music. Every mutation has yielded not only another classic album but a new villain for pop culture and society to embrace or deplore. That brings us to his forthcoming 2012
Source: http://www.artistdirect.com/entertainment-news/article/feature-why-marilyn-manson-kicks-ass/9910129
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
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
ABC: The Fly steady at over 100k; Stool Pigeon posts 53k; Properganda at 46.5k; TOTP dips to 84k
There was good news for independently-published magazines in the ABC figures today.
Source: http://www.musicweek.com/story.asp?sectioncode=1&storycode=1048528&c=1
Tuesday's Blog is full of joy
Chris - has rushed off so we're not sure what he's up to!
Dave - is doing a voiceover, then the school run and then tonight it's Nicole's swimming class
Aled - is working more on the Marthon Show highlights on Boxing Day and then going to the gym
Matt - will be doing lots of bits in the office, then doing some more Christmas shopping and tonight he's going out for dinner with some friends
Freya - is having a cup of tea and mince pie along with some office work
Tina - is seeing her eye consultant and then she's going ice skating at Somerset House
Dom - has a boring meeting, then he'll start Christmas shopping for the team
Source: http://www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/chrismoyles/2011/12/tuesdays_blog_is_full_of_joy.html
Friday, 17 February 2012
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
Tuesday really is a dull day - but the blog rocks!
Chris - is filming with Stacey Solomon and then he's having a night in with his mate tonight
Dave - is mainly doing some assorted jobs and then he's going to swimming class later
Tina - is having a darts masterclass with Vernon Kay and Phil 'The Power' Taylor
Aled - is recording an interview with old producer Sam for our Boxing Day show, physio and the gym
Matt - is having some injections for his trip to Thailand in the new year and then he's planning tonight where him and his friends are actually going to go whilst they're there
Dom - will be trying to watch the Chelsea vs. Liverpool game, but he's not sure it's on TV
Freya - is playing darts with Tina, Phil 'The Power' and Vernon Kay
Source: http://www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/chrismoyles/2011/11/tuesday_really_is_a_dull_day_-.html
Blog On
Chris - is off to the gym, then he'll be trying to fix his damaged arm and then relaxing at home
Dave - will also be chilling this afternoon, hoping to get an early night
Dom - will be presenting Newsbeat and lunchtime and then he might go and do some Christmas shopping
Tina - will be catching up on some sleep this morning and then also doing some Christmas shopping
Aled - is going to the Mind Media Awards with the Surgery team tonight
Freya - is going for a coffee with Aled and is then trying to find Joey Essex on Twittter
Matt - has lots of meetings, record company appointments and then he's having a quiet night in tonight
Source: http://www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/chrismoyles/2011/11/blog_on_3.html
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
Tuesday really is a dull day - but the blog rocks!
Chris - is filming with Stacey Solomon and then he's having a night in with his mate tonight
Dave - is mainly doing some assorted jobs and then he's going to swimming class later
Tina - is having a darts masterclass with Vernon Kay and Phil 'The Power' Taylor
Aled - is recording an interview with old producer Sam for our Boxing Day show, physio and the gym
Matt - is having some injections for his trip to Thailand in the new year and then he's planning tonight where him and his friends are actually going to go whilst they're there
Dom - will be trying to watch the Chelsea vs. Liverpool game, but he's not sure it's on TV
Freya - is playing darts with Tina, Phil 'The Power' and Vernon Kay
Source: http://www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/chrismoyles/2011/11/tuesday_really_is_a_dull_day_-.html
Blog On
Chris - is off to the gym, then he'll be trying to fix his damaged arm and then relaxing at home
Dave - will also be chilling this afternoon, hoping to get an early night
Dom - will be presenting Newsbeat and lunchtime and then he might go and do some Christmas shopping
Tina - will be catching up on some sleep this morning and then also doing some Christmas shopping
Aled - is going to the Mind Media Awards with the Surgery team tonight
Freya - is going for a coffee with Aled and is then trying to find Joey Essex on Twittter
Matt - has lots of meetings, record company appointments and then he's having a quiet night in tonight
Source: http://www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/chrismoyles/2011/11/blog_on_3.html
MTV Launches MTV Music Meter 2.0 for Android, iOS Platforms and Web
MTV announced the release of MTV Music Meter 2.0 across all Android, iOS platforms, as well as the web, with 5 gum, the premium gum known to Stimulate Your Senses�, as the inaugural sponsor. MTV Music Meter allows fans to discover new music by ranking artists based on their overall buzz across
Goran Kajfes wins Nordic Music Prize
The second Nordic Music Prize has been won by Swedish artist Goran Kajfes for the album XY.
Source: http://www.musicweek.com/story.asp?sectioncode=1&storycode=1048539&c=1
We're getting festive today
Chris - is going to a screening of Arthur Christmas with his friend Matt Fincham (aka Arthur) and then this afternoon he's working on scripts; as he's so busy over the next week, he's going to start packing his bag for Manchester now ahead of Children In Need Rocks
Dave - is also going to the screening of Arthur Christmas, then he's doing the school run and then he's going swimming with his daughter Nicole
Dom - unfortunately won't be able to go the screening as he has to go to an important news meeting
Tina - is going to dry her hair after recovering from being gunged this morning, then she's going to the screening
Freya - is also off to the screening and is then going to spin at the gym
Matt - is also off to the screening and then tonight he's going for a run
Aled - is also going to the screening and then he's off to the gym to get buff ahead of JLS being on the show tomorrow
Source: http://www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/chrismoyles/2011/11/were_getting_festive_today.html
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