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Green Day begin work on new album

Thursday, March 18th, 2010

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Good news, Green Day fans! Green Day frontman Billie Joe Armstrong has announced that the band has started working on the follow-up to their album “21st Century Breakdown”. Green Day’s last album came out less than a year ago, but if their track record is any indication that doesn’t mean this new album will be out soon - the band took five years between “American Idiot” and “21st Century Breakdown”. However, Armstrong does say he wants this album to be done quicker than the last, so we could be looking at a new Green Day record in 2010.

First look: Ramona and Beezus trailer

Thursday, March 18th, 2010

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Your first look at the new Selena Gomez movie, Ramona and Beezus, has finally appeared online.

The trailer from the flick, which is released on July 23rd, looks faithful to Beverly Cleary’s famous kid’s novel series that follows the hijinks of a little ginger girl named Ramona Quimby.

Selena plays her big sis Beezus, with newcomer Joey King starring as the character of Ramona. Ginnifer Goodwin (Big Love), John Corbett (Sex & The City, United States of Tara), Bridget Moynahan (aka Tom Brady’s ex), Sandra Oh (Grey’s Anatomy) and Josh Duhamel (Fergie’s hubby). Continue Reading »

P. Diddy Looking to Buy British Soccer Team

Thursday, March 18th, 2010

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P. Diddy is looking to invest some of his $550 million worth into a British soccer team.

The Sun in London said that he is looking to invest in the club Crystal Palace which is currently facing bankruptcy, but he has been eyeing at others too.

The Sun’s source said that Diddy was in London looking at clubs a couple weeks ago and that he has the funds in place and just needs to settle on one.

“Portsmouth – who are also in severe debt - were mentioned but he thought Palace were a better idea,” The Sun’s source said. “He could cover their debt and bankroll a return to the Premier League. He liked the name as well.”

A representative for P. Diddy has confirmed that he has been looking.

Lady Gaga’s Sis A Future Pop Star

Thursday, March 18th, 2010

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If you thought that brunette prisoner in the background of Lady Gaga’s “Telephone” video looked familiar, it’s because she is… kind of. Lady Gaga’s doppelganger is actually her sister and according to The Sun in London, she is also looking for a pop career.

Lady Gaga is apparently on board with the idea and is trying to help out her sister, 17-year-old Natali Germonotta, become a pop star like her. Gaga has already put her in contact with a New York voice coach so she can have her on tour as a back-up singer.

“She’s spending a lot of time with her and sitting in on recordings. She’s got the bug,” said The Sun’s source. “She has also taken to a playlist of GaGa’s favourite tunes and is tapping into her influences to fit in with her vocal style.”

Although Natali is still in school, there is talk she will join Gaga for several dates on the North American leg of her tour in July and August during her summer break.

U2 release remix album

Thursday, March 18th, 2010

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U2 have released a 60-minute, limited edition remix album.

Titled Artificial Horizon, the 13-track album was curated by the band themselves and features tracks from 1997’s Pop to last year’s No Line on the Horizon.

The album is available on two formats: a triple-vinyl album that comes in a customized, gatefold sleeve and a standard CD. The vinyl can be purchased outright on the site for $35, however, the CD is only available with the purchase of a subscription to U2.com, which will cost $50.
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Bjork to work on 3D film

Wednesday, March 17th, 2010

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Bjork has announced that she will be working on a 3D film project with director Michel Gondry. Gondry has directed such films as Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind and is set to direct the upcoming Seth Rogen film The Green Hornet.

Gondry explained that the film project will be a three-dimensional science fiction musical, approximately 40 minutes long. The director hasn’t yet revealed how Bjork will be contributing to the project but here’s hoping she’ll be starring! How awesome and trippy would a 3D, 40-minute Bjork music video be?

Jack White + Jay-Z? Really?

Wednesday, March 17th, 2010

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Jack White and Jay-Z have collaborated on a “record.”

Speaking with GQ, White revealed that “I just did a record with Jay-Z.”

By record you might be thinking, “Hey, an album? That’s awesome!” But no, White subscribes to the Grammys approach of categorizing music.

That said, White described it as “incredible” and “unbelievable sounding.”
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Warrant Issued for Jailed Lil Wayne

Wednesday, March 17th, 2010

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A warrant has been issued against Lil Wayne after he failed to appear at a hearing in Arizona. In case you didn’t know, boys in jail.

A Superior Court judge from Yuma County issued the warrant for a final trial management conference. Lil Wayne was arrested in January 2008 at a border checkpoint after authorities say they found cocaine, Ecstasy and a handgun on his tour bus.

His is currently serving one-year at the Rikers Island jail for having a loaded gun on his tour bus. After his sentencing was postponed several times, Lil Wayne finally was sent to the clink on March 8.

The prosecutor in the Arizona case said that it is the state’s position that a bench warrant should be issued and his bond increased to $150,000. His charges in this case are one count each of possession of a narcotic for sale, possession of dangerous drugs, misconduct involving weapons and possession of drug paraphernalia, all of which he plead not guilty to.

Tarantino wants Gaga to play assassin

Wednesday, March 17th, 2010

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Quentin Tarantino is looking to cast Lady Gaga in one of his next movies.

A source close to the Inglourious Basterds director said that he’s lining up Gaga to play an assassin.

“Quentin is a huge fan of Gaga and loves her whole personality,” said the source. “He has already sounded her out on a couple of projects, one of which would see her playing an assassin.
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Twilight wants an Oscar for Breaking Dawn

Tuesday, March 16th, 2010

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Rumour has it that Summit Entertainment – the people behind the Twilight movies – has reached out to at least three directors to direct Breaking Dawn. Summit reportedly wants a big name director to secure an Oscar nomination for the film.

The three directors they’ve supposedly reached out to are Gus Van Sant (Milk, Good Will Hunting), Sofia Coppola (Lost in Translation), and Bill Condon (Dreamgirls).

Which director do you think could secure Breaking Dawn and Oscar nom?

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