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Amelle Berrabah Leaves the Sugababes
Posted by Andru Edwards Categories: Artist News, Gossip, Pop,
Amelle Berrabah has quit the Sugababes. UK Eurovision entrant Jade Ewen will now replace the singer and join Keisha Buchanan and Heidi Range in the pop trio.
The 25-year-old’s decision follows reports she walked out on the group following a huge fight with Keisha earlier this month. At that time, no one could contact the brunette beauty - whose recent collaboration with rapper Tinchy Stryder, “Never Leave You,” topped the UK singles chart - for days, leading her family to mistakenly fear she had been kidnapped.
“She is deeply unhappy at the moment and is scared of Keisha. She still loves the band and the last thing she wants to do is quit. But the problem needs to be addressed because she feels she is being bullied,” a friend said. “Keisha will criticize her throughout the day and it has been going on for months. It has got worse since Amelle had the Tinchy Stryder single and featured big-time in the “Get Sexy” video. Keisha is very dominating, while Amelle is quite placid.”
The Sugababes - who are preparing to release their new album Sweet 7 - have a history of bust-ups within the band and Amelle is the fifth member of the trio to quit.
Heidi replaced original member Siobhan Donaghy in 2001, while Amelle was brought in after founding member Mutya Buena walked out on the girl group in 2005.
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Robbie Williams’ Brief Reunion with Take That
Posted by Andru Edwards Categories: Artist News, Reunions, Pop,
Robbie Williams is to perform with Take That next month.
The “Millennium” singer has been invited to play at a special concert the group’s singer Gary Barlow is organizing in aid of charity Children In Need and plans to join his former bandmates for a one-off performance.
Robbie quit Take That in 1995, shortly before the rest of the group went their separate ways. “Yes, something is finally going to happen. Me and Gary have been hanging out a lot lately, talking things over,” Williams revealed. “It’s been absolutely amazing. I’ve always wanted to be in a band ever since we split.”
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Amy Winehouse Sings Backup for Goddaughter
Posted by Andru Edwards Categories: Artist News, Gossip,
Amy Winehouse has created her own record label to launch her goddaughter’s career.
The “Rehab” singer is expecting 13-year-old Dionne Bromfield to better her own successes when she releases her first album next month on Amy’s own Lioness Records.
“The first time I heard Dionne sing, I couldn’t believe what I was hearing, such an amazing voice from such a young girl. She’s so much better than I was at her age. I’m just so proud of her,” she said. “I’m very lucky to have a record label. I’ve got all these people that I love that are really talented - and Dionne is my number one.”
Amy - who sings backing vocals on Dionne’s album - has a close relationship with the teenager and thinks she can have a long and fantastic career. “She’s a great songwriter and guitarist but I want her to experience life so she can write more,” Winehouse told Britain’s The Sun newspaper. “Singing songs that are so personal, it’s deep. But she knows what she’s doing. To be honest, when I say Dionne’s like my sister, a lot of the time she’s like my older sister.”
The 26-year-old also revealed she has named her company in honor of her beloved grandma Cynthia, who gave her a lioness pendant before she passed away a few years ago. “My nanny was like my best friend. She was the sweetest, strongest, most amazing person I ever met. When I was thinking of what to call the label, I picked up the necklace and knew straight away that I’d call it Lioness in honor of her,” she explained.
Michael Jackson Memorabilia Tour
Posted by Andru Edwards Categories: Artist News, Concerts / Tours, Industry News, Pop,
Michael Jackson‘s belongings are going on show in London. A display of memorabilia and items owned by the late pop singer is being shipped from America to The O2 arena, where the “Thriller” star was scheduled to perform his 50-date ‘This Is It’ residency, after his family gave their blessing to the exhibition.
A source said: “Negotiations have been going on for a long time. Everyone was keen to ensure disappointed fans who had tickets for his ‘This Is It’ concerts still get to enjoy part of him. Finally his family have given the go-ahead and are rooting through the treasure troves to dig out special artifacts.”
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Christina Aguilera Inspired by Abuse
Posted by Andru Edwards Categories: Artist News, Gossip, Pop,
Christina Aguilera says living with an abusive father helped her become a successful singer. The pop star was the victim of domestic abuse when she was growing up and also regularly witnessed her father Fausto attack her mother Shelly. Christina turned to music to help her cope with the trauma, and insists it was her tough upbringing that inspired her to follow her dream.
She said: “I witnessed a lot of unpleasant things - a lot of pushing and shoving and fighting and quarrelling. Growing up I did not feel safe. Feeling powerless is the worst feeling in the world. I turned to singing as an outlet. The pain at home is where my love for music came from.”
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Taylor Swift likes being famous because she can buy other people coffee.
The “Love Story” singer insists she loves sharing her good fortune with other people, and particularly loves surprising strangers with her generosity.
“Now I’m in a better position to be a bigger tipper when I’m out at a restaurant. People don’t expect it and you can make their day,” she said. “I like going through a Starbucks drive-through and paying for the person behind, just because it’s nice.”
Despite her fame, the 19-year-old singer insists she is still careful with her money and takes advice from her father on how to invest and save.
“I think it’s crazy as a star that you get free stuff when you can afford it,” Swift explained to Britain’s Daily Star newspaper. “I don’t spend a lot of money. My dad is a financial advisor and has given me a lot of advice.”
Meanwhile, Taylor insists she has forgiven Kanye West for invading the stage during her acceptance speech for Best Female Video at the MTV Video Music Awards. “I’ve forgiven him as I don’t want to start anything. I’d never met Kanye before, and was a fan,” Taylor claims.
Kanye - who took to the stage to insist Beyonce Knowles should have won - has since apologized for his actions. “That was Taylor’s moment and I had no right in anyway to take it from her. I am truly sorry,” West stated.
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Kris Allen’s New Single Hits YouTube
Posted by K.C. Morgan Categories: Artist News, Leaks, Pop, New Releases,
American Idol 8 winner Kris Allen has been hard at work in the studio - here’s the proof! The song, “Live Like We’re Dying” has hit YouTube. Is it destined for success? Listen and be the judge.
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Aerosmith’s Joe Perry Disappointed with Steven Tyler’s Setbacks
Posted by Veronica Santiago Categories: Concerts / Tours, Gossip, Rock,
Every time I hear someone attempt “I Don’t Want to Miss a Thing” on American Idol, I think to myself: “I wonder what happened to Steven Tyler?” Apparently I’m not the only one asking that question these days.
Over the past year and a half, the Aerosmith lead singer has suffered a number of physical setbacks including sore feet (seriously) and a broken shoulder. (The latter problem forced a cancellation of the band’s summer tour.)
But if you’d like to know how Tyler is doing now, you shouldn’t ask Joe Perry. The guitarist hasn’t exchanged words with Steven for some time now.
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Tour Dates Announced for Kanye West and Lady Gaga
Posted by Veronica Santiago Categories: Concerts / Tours, Hip-Hop & Rap, Pop,
Two of the most talked about stars from this year’s Video Music Awards may be coming your way soon.
Back in June, Kanye West told the ladies of The View that he was hitting the road with Lady Gaga. Now we know where the pair of publicity hounds will be visiting.
The Fame Kills tour will hit 34 cities beginning on November 10. The “Killer Show of the Year” will start in Phoenix and wind down in Dallas on January 24. Pre-sale tickets for a number of shows can be purchased by Kanye West fan club members starting on Tuesday, Sept. 22.
A full list of venues can be found here.
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Quote of the Day: Yoko Ono on Britney Spears
Posted by Veronica Santiago Categories: Gossip, Pop,
“I think that the world was not fair to her, and they’re just using her and not dignifying her… I think she’s a survivor and she’s doing very well.”
-John Lennon’s widow, Yoko Ono, talking to Us Weekly about pop princess Britney Spears.
(Make sure to check out our other notable quotes.)
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