February 2010
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Mbop Music News: Shockwaves NME Awards 2010 full...
Godlike Genius:
Paul Weller
Outstanding Contribution To Music:
The Specials
Best British Band:
Muse
Best International Band:
Paramore
Best Solo Artist:
Jamie T
Best New Band:
Bombay Bicycle Club
Best Live Band:
Arctic Monkeys
Best Album:
Kasabian – ‘West Ryder Pauper Lunatic Asylum’
Best Track:
The Big Pink – ‘Dominos’
Best Video:
Biffy Clyro – ‘The...
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Mbop Music News: Kasabian showered the audience...
The band were joined on stage by Mighty Boosh comedian Noel Fielding who assumed the role of bloodthirsty Romanian ruler Vlad The Impaler, the inspiration for fictional vampire Dracula and the title of the song the group performed.
As the group played Fielding threw the bloody prop limbs into the star-studded crowd, which included Courtney Love, Paul Weller, Damon Albarn and Lily Allen, at...
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Mbop Music News: Lady Gaga has reportedly been...
The 23-year-old singer, who is well known for her elaborate stage shows - including covering herself in fake blood and performing on a piano on stilts – has infuriated organisers of tonight’s (16.02.10) ceremony so much with her constant changes they have also moved her performance time from the coveted prime time 9pm slot.
A source said: “Lady Gaga wanted her stage show to be as big and as...
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Mbop Music News: The Helping Haiti single hit...
The track - recorded by a host of top artists including Rod Stewart, Alexandra Burke and Susan Boyle, and helmed by ‘X Factor’ mogul Simon Cowell - has become one of the biggest selling songs of the last decade already by the time it hit the top spot yesterday (14.02.10), raising a large amount of money for aid relief in the earthquake stricken state.
Alexandra Burke – who flew to Haiti to help...
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Mbop Music News: Dizzee Rascal will shower the...
The rapper will perform with Florence and the Machine on a special version of his song ‘Dirty Cash’, which will segue into Florence’s cover of ‘You Got the Love’ by Candi Staton, and the climax of the track will see them release banknotes with their faces printed on them over the audience.
The pair’s version of the song – dubbed ‘You’ve Got The Dirty Love’ - will then be available for download...
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Mbop Music News: Ellie Goulding is unprepared for...
The hotly-tipped singer, who won the BRITS 2010 Critics Choice Award in December 2009, admits she has not had time to prepare for the event, which take place on February 16.
She said: “God, I haven’t even started getting ready for that! I haven’t got a speech, haven’t got a dress… I haven’t even had time to talk to anyone about it.
“I’m meant to be getting...
January 2010
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Mbop Music News: Take That had dinner at Robbie...
The band – Gary Barlow, Mark Owen, Howard Donald and Jason Orange - indulged in a takeaway at Robbie’s Los Angeles home after spending the day recording songs together.
A source told The Sun newspaper: “It’s just like old times. The session on Tuesday (26.01.10) went great and they are planning on getting back in the studio soon.”
Robbie, 35, spent five hours with his former bandmates in the...
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Mbop Music News: Lady Gaga is wanted as a judge on...
The ‘Bad Romance’ singer impressed producer-and-judge Simon Cowell when she performed in a giant bathtub on the UK version of the TV talent show last year and the music mogul is desperate for her to bring her eccentricities to the upcoming series.
A source said: “Simon thinks Lady Gaga is great and really likes her energy. Conversations have been happening between...
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NIGHT STYLERS reach No. 1 in UK Breaker Chart with... →
Mbop are pleased to announce the latest offering from dance music legends ‘Night
Stylers’ titled ‘No More Lies feat. Majuri’ has not only reached No. 11 in the UK
Upfront chart, but has tipped the UK Breakers Chart reaching No.1
Not set with dominating the UK dance charts ‘No More Lies’ is set to go global,
currently pipping the DMC Global House Chart...
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Mbop Music News: The Shockwaves NME Awards 2010...
The Shockwaves NME Awards 2010 nominations are:
Best British Band (sponsored by Shockwaves):
Arctic Monkeys
Biffy Clyro
Kasabian
Muse
Oasis
Best International Band (sponsored by 4music/T4):
Green Day
Kings Of Leon
Paramore
Vampire Weekend
Yeah Yeah Yeahs
Best Solo Artist:
Dizzee Rascal
Florence And The Machine
Jamie T
Julian Casablancas
Lady Gaga
Best New Band (sponsored by...
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Mbop Music News: Arctic Monkeys are up for seven...
The ‘Crying Lightning’ hitmakers are in the running for Best British Band, Best Album Artwork, Best Live Band, Best Track, Best Video and Best Album and Worst Album for ‘Humbug’, while frontman Alex Turner is up for two additional awards – Hottest Man and Hero of the Year.
Fellow rockers Kasabian are the Monkeys’ biggest rivals, with six nominations including Best Album for...
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Mbop Music News: Robbie Williams will perform on...
The pop star has signed up to sing on the music mogul’s star-studded cover version of the REM track ‘Everybody Hurts’, which will be the first time he has appeared on a record with his former bandmates in 15 years.
Robbie, 35, said: “I’m very honoured to be asked to contribute to the single. We can all do something to help the people of Haiti - and I urge everyone to do what they...
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Mbop Music News: The Brit Award 2010 nominees...
British Male Solo Artist Calvin Harris Dizzee Rascal Mika Paolo Nutini Robbie Williams British Female Solo Artist Bat For Lashes Florence And The Machine Leona Lewis Lily Allen Pixie Lott British Breakthrough Act Florence And The Machine Friendly Fires JLS La Roux Pixie Lott British Group Doves Friendly Fires JLS Kasabian Muse British Album Dizzee Rascal – ‘Tongue...
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Mbop Music News: Robbie Williams, Lady Gaga and...
‘Angels’ singer Robbie – who has previously spoken of how his severe stage fright has halted his live performances – will perform a short set to commemorate recieiving a lifetime achievement award, with rumours rife that he will reunite with his former Take That bandmates for the second time since launching a solo career in 1996.
A source told the Daily Mirror newspaper: “Take That could reunite...
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Mbop Music News: Blur will perform together...
The band’s drummer, Dave Rowntree, suggested that he hoped that the band would perform again following on from successful gigs last summer.
When asked if they would be the last shows, he said: “I hope not. We’ve never said anything like that, that would be a crazy thing to say. I’m sure we’ll play together again, why wouldn’t we.”
Discussing last summer’s shows, Dave added: “It was great, the...
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Mbop Music News: Singer-songwriter Bobby Charles...
Charles – who penned hits such as ‘Walking to New Orleans’ and ‘See You Later Alligator’ – passed away at his home in Abbeville, Louisiana, at the age of 71 and while the cause of his death remains unknown, he suffered from diabetes and was in remission from kidney cancer.
His publicist Karen Johnson said: “He is a classic American songwriter. His songs are real American songs.”
His...
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Mbop Music News: Elbow hope to release a...
The ‘Grounds for Divorce’ singers revealed that they were excited about their new recordings.
The band’s drummer, Richard Jupp, said: “We’re rabid for it. The last one was astronomical for us. Using that springboard… I’d love to get the album finished and get it out on the road before 2010 ends.”
Discussing rumours that the band were experimenting with a psychedelic sound, which was suggested by...
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Mbop Music News: Teddy Pendergrass has died.
The ‘If You Don’t know Me By Now’ hitmaker, who was paralysed from the waist down from a car accident in 1982, passed away in Philadelphia aged 59 after a battle with colon cancer.
His son, Teddy Pendergrass II, said: “To all his fans who loved his music, thank you. He will live on through his music.”
Soul singer Teddy – who shot to fame as singer in Harold Melvin and the Blue Notes - was the...
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Mbop Music News: Carl Barat going solo
The former Libertines star admitted he finds being solo hard but claimed he also has difficulties in bands.
The 31-year-old singer said: “Without focus I’m kind of… drifting. But I was claustrophobic in bands.
“So now I’ve forced this on myself and my management have cracked the whip – because otherwise I’ll be there idle. I’ll end up watching ‘Come Dine With Me’ or ‘True Blood’.”
The album,...
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Mbop Music News: Jay Reatard has died
Jay Reatard has been found dead at his home in Midtown at the age of 29.
The singer, whose real name was Jimmy Jay Lindsey Jr. was found yesterday morning (January 13th) Go Memphis reports.
Jay Reatard’s record label Matador Records have given the following statement:
“We are devastated by the death of Jimmy Lee Lindsey Jr., aka Jay Reatard. Jay was as full of life as anyone...
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Mbop Music News: Simon Cowell is leaving 'American...
The music mogul announced yesterday (11.01.10) he is quitting his judging position on ‘American Idol’ and has sealed a $160 million deal to launch a US version of his UK TV talent contest ‘The X Factor’, with Girls Aloud star Cheryl Cole tipped to join him on the judging panel.
Announcing his plans at a TV Critics Association event in Pasadena, California, he said:...
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Mbop Music News: La Roux, Pixie Lott and Ellie...
The singers will entertain guests at London’s IndigO2 on January 18 when the nominees for this year’s ceremony – the 30th anniversary of the event – are announced to the public.
Television and radio presenter Fearne Cotton will be hosting the evening, while ‘Everybody In Love’ singers JLS and Australian pop star Gabrielle Cilmi are set to attend.
Although the nominees for the awards, which take...
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Mbop Music News: The Human League are recording...
The legendary electronic pop pioneers have signed a record deal with label Wall of Sound and have started work on their tenth studio LP.
The ‘(Keep Feeling) Fascination’ hitmakers – made up of Phil Oakley, Susan Sulley and Joanne Catherall – are hoping that, after their extended break from recording, they can win over new fans and head back into the charts. Their last album, 2001’s ‘Secrets’,...
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Mbop Music News: Guy Ritchie is launching a music...
The British director believes The Punchbowl Band, an Irish folk group who regularly play at his London pub The Punchbowl, have what it takes to be successful and is funding Punchbowl Records to help give the band a boost.
The filmmaker - who was previously married to pop superstar Madonna – said: “It’s exciting to venture into the music industry.
“It’s a tough place but I’ve seen this band...
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Mbop Music News: Newton Faulkner got one of...
The ‘Dream Catch Me’ hitmaker wanted a regimented sound to the drums on his latest LP ‘Rebuilt By Humans’ and even got the soldier to bring his military instruments to the studio with him.
Newton revealed: “The drumming is great. We got someone in from the Royal Guards. He’d done Changing Of The Guard, then came by the studio. Sadly, he wasn’t still wearing the big red jacket and big...
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Mbop Music News: Lady Gaga is to duet with Boy...
The ‘Poker Face’ singer will perform with the ‘Karma Chameleon’ singer – who is her teenage idol – on stage at London’s O2 Arena in February.
A source said: “Gaga has always been a fan and now he’s got his life back on track it’s the perfect opportunity to do something with him.”
The ‘Bad Romance’ singer previously revealed she was bullied at school for dressing like George – who shot to fame in...
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BBC SOUND OF 2010: Ellie Goulding →
…and the winner is announced.
Shocking!
Totally didn’t see this one coming! :-0
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Mbop Music News: Slash turned down hundreds of...
The guitarist – who now performs with Velvet Revolver - rejected the chance to earn the enormous sum because his “abrasive” relationship with frontman Axl Rose would make it unbearable.
He said: “I don’t think there’s ever a chance of a reunion. Things were so abrasive by the time I left, I’ve never thought, ‘Oh, wouldn’t it be nice to get back together.’ Because I know it wouldn’t!
“I can’t...
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Mbop Music News: Florence Welch’s mum thought she...
The Florence and the Machine singer’s band have banned her from attempting to climb the lighting rigs while performing after fearing she would fall following a particularly terrifying incident.
She explained: “At Glastonbury I climbed halfway up the lighting rig, so at Reading I thought I’d see how high I could get. I got to the top and thought I’d hang around for a bit. I let go with one hand...
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Mbop Music News: Lady Gaga is to be turned into a...
The ‘Poker Face’ singer will feature in a free animated magazine as part of a preview for American publishers Bluewater Productions’ upcoming Fame series.
According to Bluewater, the title will focus on “culturally relevant celebrities and other pop culture icons”.
The comic will be available on Free Comic Book Day on May 5 and the publishers are planning further issues featuring...
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Mbop Music News: The Rolling Stones will not...
A spokesperson for the ‘Satisfaction’ hitmakers – made up of Mick Jagger, Keith Richards, Ronnie Wood and Charlie Watts - has confirmed the band will not perform at the iconic music festival this summer.
They said: “Following recent UK media speculation, The Rolling Stones would like to make it clear there are no plans at the moment for the band to tour in 2010.”
Meanwhile, Glastonbury organiser...
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Mbop Music News: The Producers Guild of America...
The Oscar frontrunners including ‘Avatar’, ‘The Hurt Locker’, ‘Up in the Air’, and ‘Precious’, are among the ten nominees for the Producers Guild of America’s top film honour, the Darryl F. Zanuck Producer of the Year Award.
Two science-fiction films, ‘District 9’ and ‘Star Trek’ have been seen as surprise nominations...
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Mbop Music News: 50 Cent is planning to make...
The ‘Candy Shop’ rapper – otherwise known as Curtis James Jackson III – hit it off with the British singer
at the premiere of his movie ‘Dead Man Running’ in London last October, and has pledged to help her launch her career in the US by signing her up to his record label.
A source close to the hip-hops star said: “He thinks she is sexy, talented and has the right personality and talent to be...
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Mbop Music News: Jimmy Page said the fate of Led...
The legendary guitarist said he hasn’t ruled out a reunion with his genre-defining 70s group, but whether they will play together again is up to original singer Robert.
He said: “You’d better ask Robert Plant what the future of Led Zeppelin is. Musicians can always play together but I don’t think you can go out with a band called Led Zeppelin if you haven’t got...
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Mbop Showbiz News: Simon Cowell has vowed to...
The music mogul spent time with hip-hop star Dappy – real name Dino Contostavlos - in Barbados over Christmas and the New Year and has offered to help the ‘I Need You’ hitmakers become a success overseas.
A source told The Sun newspaper: “Dappy has been partying with Simon, who has been turning on the charm with him. N-Dubz have their sights set on America and Simon has made it clear that...
December 2009
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Mbop Showbiz News: Pete Doherty has been charged...
The 30-year-old Babyshambles rocker was arrested yesterday (21.12.09), shortly after appearing in Gloucester Crown Court on other charges, and must now appear in court in January over the new offence.
A spokeswoman for Gloucester police confirmed: “The 30-year-old man from Wiltshire arrested in Gloucester yesterday has been charged with possession of heroin. He was bailed to appear at...
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Mbop Showbiz News: Pete Doherty has been arrested...
The 30-year-old Babyshambles singer was escorted from Gloucester Crown Court to a local police station by officers on suspicion of possession of a controlled substance.
A spokeswoman for Gloucestershire Constabulary confirmed: “A 30-year-old Wiltshire man has been arrested on suspicion of being in possession of a controlled substance. He is currently assisting police with their inquiries.”
It...
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Mbop Showbiz News: Susan Boyle is being tipped to...
The Scottish star – who shot to fame earlier this year after finishing runner-up on UK reality TV contest ‘Britain’s Got Talent’ – is said to be thrilled at the prospect of being chosen for to lend her voice to the movie, which stars Daniel Craig and is due out in 2011.
Monty Norman, composer of the classic 007 theme music, thinks Susan would be a “great” choice.
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MBop Showbiz News: Brittany Murphy has died.
The ‘8 Mile’ actress reportedly suffered a cardiac arrest at her Los Angeles home this morning (20.12.09) but emergency services were unable to revive her, reports gossip website TMZ.
The 32year-old actress - who was married to screenwriter Simon Monjack - was taken to the city’s Cedars-Sinai Medical Center but was pronounced dead on arrival.
According to reports, the...
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...and who came second?
Top Ten Male Celebrity Gay Icons of All Time:
1. Elton John
2. Freddie Mercury
3. Stephen Fry
4. George Michael
5. Oscar Wilde
6. Will Young
7. Alan Carr
8. Paul O’Grady
9. Boy George
10. David Beckham
Top Ten Female Celebrity Gay Icons:
1. Judy Garland
2. Kylie Minogue
3. Madonna
4. Cher
5. Liza Minnelli
6. Marilyn Monroe
7. Shirley Bassey
8. Lily Savage
9. Dusty Springfield
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Mbop Showbiz News: Sir Elton John is the top male...
The legendary pop star – who married his long-term lover David Furnish in a civil partnership ceremony in 2005 - has been declared the male most respected by homosexuals, while the late actress Judy Garland was named the most iconic female.
The male list was predominantly made up of gay men – including late Queen singer Freddie Mercury, British TV star Stephen Fry and ‘Faith’ hitmaker George...
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Mbop Showbiz News: Kraftwerk are recording a new...
The ‘Model’ hitmakers insist they are not worried about getting older and have no plans to stop making music in the foreseeable future.
When asked if he plans to make a new album, frontman Ralf Hutter, 63, told German magazine Spiegel: “Of course. Why should we stop doing what we love to do?
“I don’t see any difference, and birthdays do not interest me. We make our career as music...
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Mbop Showbiz News: Ronnie Wood has been arrested...
The Rolling Stones guitarist was taken into custody in Claygate, Esher, last night (02.12.09) after officers were called by his girlfriend Ekaterina Ivanova, 20, who alleged he attacked her during a row.
The 62-year-old rocker - who was divorced by his wife Jo last month on the grounds of adultery after he began a relationship with the Russian cocktail waitress – was released on bail this...
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“ I want to do with my guitar, what Little Richard does with his voice ”
– Jimi Hendrix
Little Richard - now available from the Mbop iStores
http://www.mbop-promotions.co.uk/artists_day_2.asp
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Mbop Vintage Artist of the Day: LITTLE RICHARD
Today is all about the man with the voice…LITTLE RICHARD
We shall be posting bits about this musical legend throughout the day… but should
you not be able to wait any longer, check the Mbop iStores for the widest
collection of Vintage tunes…
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Mbop Showbiz News: Lily Allen is taking a...
The ‘Smile’ singer – who failed to renew her recording contract in September – confirmed she will indeed take a break from pop and plans to start a record label for new artists.
Speaking on BBC Radio 1, she said: “My last concert is my Dizzee Rascal concert at The O2 Arena in March. That’s the last thing I’ve got planned. I’m just going to concentrate on doing...