tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-52513211139688985922024-03-19T01:45:29.685-07:00Greatest HitsMy favorite songsUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger90125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5251321113968898592.post-33921738911988241112012-01-27T09:09:00.000-08:002012-01-27T09:10:02.613-08:00Fashion essentials 2012Fashion essentials 2012<br /><br /><a href="http://fashion-style-for-you.blogspot.com/2012/01/haircuts-2012-women-girls.html">http://fashion-style-for-you.blogspot.com/2012/01/haircuts-2012-women-girls.html</a><br /><br /><a href="http://fashion-style-for-you.blogspot.com/2012/01/hairstyle-2012-women-girls.html">http://fashion-style-for-you.blogspot.com/2012/01/hairstyle-2012-women-girls.html</a><br /><br /><a href="http://fashion-style-for-you.blogspot.com/2012/01/shoes-2012-women.html">http://fashion-style-for-you.blogspot.com/2012/01/shoes-2012-women.html</a><br /><br /><a href="http://fashion-style-for-you.blogspot.com/2012/01/summer-2012-hairstyle.html">http://fashion-style-for-you.blogspot.com/2012/01/summer-2012-hairstyle.html</a><br /><br /><a href="http://fashion-style-for-you.blogspot.com/2012/01/swimwear-2012-trends.html">http://fashion-style-for-you.blogspot.com/2012/01/swimwear-2012-trends.html</a><br /><br /><a href="http://fashion-style-for-you.blogspot.com/2012/01/swimsuits-2012-trends.html">http://fashion-style-for-you.blogspot.com/2012/01/swimsuits-2012-trends.html</a><br /><br /><a href="http://fashion-style-for-you.blogspot.com/2012/01/skirts-2012.html">http://fashion-style-for-you.blogspot.com/2012/01/skirts-2012.html</a><br /><br /><a href="http://fashion-style-for-you.blogspot.com/2012/01/summer-dresses-2012.html">http://fashion-style-for-you.blogspot.com/2012/01/summer-dresses-2012.html</a><br /><br /><a href="http://fashion-style-for-you.blogspot.com/2012/01/wedges-2012.html">http://fashion-style-for-you.blogspot.com/2012/01/wedges-2012.html</a><br /><br /><a href="http://fashion-style-for-you.blogspot.com/2012/01/nails-2012-trends.html">http://fashion-style-for-you.blogspot.com/2012/01/nails-2012-trends.html</a><br /><br /><a href="http://fashion-style-for-you.blogspot.com/2012/01/bikini-2012.html">http://fashion-style-for-you.blogspot.com/2012/01/bikini-2012.html</a><br /><br /><a href="http://fashion-style-for-you.blogspot.com/2012/01/clothes-2012-women.html">http://fashion-style-for-you.blogspot.com/2012/01/clothes-2012-women.html</a><br /><br /><a href="http://fashion-style-for-you.blogspot.com/2012/01/sandals-2012-men.html">http://fashion-style-for-you.blogspot.com/2012/01/sandals-2012-men.html</a><br /><br /><a href="http://fashion-style-for-you.blogspot.com/2012/01/prom-dresses-2012.html">http://fashion-style-for-you.blogspot.com/2012/01/prom-dresses-2012.html</a><br /><br /><br /><a href="http://fashion-style-for-you.blogspot.com/2012/01/fashion-men-summer-2012.html">http://fashion-style-for-you.blogspot.com/2012/01/fashion-men-summer-2012.html</a><br /><br /><a href="http://fashion-style-for-you.blogspot.com/2012/01/shoes-2012-men.html">http://fashion-style-for-you.blogspot.com/2012/01/shoes-2012-men.html</a>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5251321113968898592.post-85119568538586591852009-08-06T08:56:00.001-07:002009-08-06T08:56:23.923-07:00Christina wants to have a daughterChristina Aguilera wants a daughter.<br />
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The 'Beautiful' singer, who has a 17-month-old son Max Liron with husband Jordan Bratman, is keen to expand her family but doesn't want to sacrifice her career.<br />
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Christina recently set up her own radio station, recorded a new album and has landed a role in new musical movie 'Burlesque', but is confident she can juggle work and motherhood.<br />
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A source said: "Christina loves her family time with Jordan and Max and now she has a studio at home, being a mother and working at the same time is a real possibility - but she doesn't know if she wants to give up her other pursuits just yet.<br />
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"She has just signed for a new movie and has her radio venture too, so she feels now's not a good time to have another baby - although she would adore another one. Especially a little girl."<br />
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Christina recently revealed she loves being a mother and has embraced the changes in her body since giving birth.<br />
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The 28-year-old blonde beauty said: "Since becoming a mom, I feel I have more knowledge and that makes me feel beautiful. I feel more centered, which makes me feel confident and sexy.<br />
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"The other night, my husband and I were in the bathroom getting ready for bed. I mentioned something on my body that was different before I had the baby. I said, 'That was never like that before!' And he said, 'Are you kidding me? That's what makes you even sexier. The fact that you're a mom and that your body has gone through all those changes, that makes you even sexier.' "Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5251321113968898592.post-57649785460781723272009-08-05T11:09:00.001-07:002009-08-05T11:09:46.492-07:00Madonna and Mariah plan Jackson tribute albumMadonna, Beyonce Knowles and Mariah Carey are planning a Michael Jackson tribute album.<br />
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A host of the biggest music stars in the world are keen to acknowledge the late 'Billie Jean' singer's contribution to pop by recording versions of his tracks for a new charity album.<br />
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Robbie Williams, Whitney Houston, Lionel Richie, Stevie Wonder and Diana Ross have also been linked to the LP, as has British schoolboy Shaheen Jafargholi - who was hand-picked to appear at last month's memorial concert for Michael, who died of a suspected cardiac arrest in June.<br />
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A source said: "The idea came from the memorial concert. Many fans asked if cover versions from it would be released, and it seemed a wonderful idea.<br />
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"This covers album is sure to be a massive worldwide hit with fans and could raise a fortune for Michael's favourite charities."<br />
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The assembled stars will pick their favourite tracks by the 'King of Pop' to cover. It is believed Mariah will reprise her version of 'I'll Be There' from the memorial, while Shaheen will sing his version of 'Who's Loving You'. He has also reportedly been asked to record Michael's early smash 'Ben'.<br />
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Robbie is apparently being lined up to sing 'Man In The Mirror', and other tracks expected to be on the album include 'Rock With You', 'She's Out Of My Life' and 'Bad'.<br />
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A tribute concert to Michael is also being planned in London - where he had been due to play 50 shows starting this summer and running into 2010 - on the date of what would have been his 51st birthday, August 29.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5251321113968898592.post-31445544984453651122009-08-05T11:07:00.003-07:002009-08-05T11:07:57.354-07:00Jackson's medical exam goes missingMichael Jackson`s medical examination record has gone missing.<br />
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Insurers for the late pop icon's This Is It 50-date London residency were astounded when the report they received from Dr. David Slavit declared the singer to be in perfect health, joking it appeared to have been "based on the body of an astronaut".<br />
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Officials at insurers Robertson Taylor were puzzled as to why the ear, nose and throat specialist's report made no mention of the Thriller star's well-publicised health difficulties - including a severely burnt scalp, broken leg and extensive cosmetic surgery - and demanded their own tests be carried out before agreeing to insure his shows for promoters AEG Live.<br />
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An AEG spokesperson said: "AEG did not hire a doctor at any time in connection with securing insurance. Dr. David Slavit performed the medical exam which was submitted to the insurers as part of their underwriting.<br />
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"AEG has never received a copy of Dr. Slavit's medical exam. A second medical examination was scheduled in the UK when the tour arrived. The policy was issued in a fictitious name."<br />
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No-one has actually seen Dr. Slavit's original records of the medical and Robertson Jackson had wanted to do a full examination on July 11, the day after seeing the Bad hitmaker perform a planned full rehearsal at London's O2 arena, where the shows were scheduled to take place.<br />
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However, because the star died of a suspected cardiac arrest on June 25 - after the insurance deal had been agreed but before "subject details had been verified" the promoters are now in dispute with the insurers over the validity of their agreement. <br />
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The singer's medical certificate had been issued in the name M. Jones but this is said to be standard practice for celebrities to prevent any embarrassing personal health details leaking out.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5251321113968898592.post-52090990711410436442009-06-04T00:57:00.000-07:002009-06-04T00:57:04.047-07:00Carrie Underwood<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://i556.photobucket.com/albums/ss9/blogerela/CarrieUnderwood.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" fj="true" height="420" src="http://i556.photobucket.com/albums/ss9/blogerela/CarrieUnderwood.jpg" width="321" /></a></div><br />
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Arguably the most successful contestant in the history of American Idol’s seven-year run, Carrie Underwood has deftly managed to overcome the stigma of her reality-show origins to establish herself as a record-breaking and award-winning country singer. Her first album, Some Hearts, became the fastest-selling debut country album since SoundScan started tracking record sales in 1991, and quickly became the best-selling debut album by a female as well. <br />
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Her sophomore album, 2007's Carnival Ride, included four hit singles. She’s also won three Grammys, transforming her from up-and-comer to superstar.Carrie Underwood’s record-breaking 2008 run is certainly impressive in its own right -- she did, after all, earn her third consecutive Female Vocalist of the Year award from the Country Music Association, yet it’s her social consciousness and down-to-earth personality that have assured her a place on this list. <br />
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Carrie Underwood’s contribution to American Idol’s charitable offshoot Idol Gives Back, a cover of George Michael’s “Praying for Time,” shot to No. 3 less than a day after its release, and she also performed alongside (among others) Beyonce and Miley Cyrus in support of the anti-cancer campaign Stand Up to Cancer. Her ongoing support of the military and passionate views on vegetarianism have earned her a special place in our hearts.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5251321113968898592.post-14825490428859902912009-06-02T04:34:00.000-07:002009-06-02T04:34:36.247-07:00Taylor Swift<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://i556.photobucket.com/albums/ss9/blogerela/TaylorSwift.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" dj="true" height="420" src="http://i556.photobucket.com/albums/ss9/blogerela/TaylorSwift.jpg" width="321" /></a></div><br />
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Taylor Swift is a Pennsylvania-born singer-songwriter, performing pop-influenced country music at the tender age of 18. Influenced by Dolly Parton and Patsy Cline as a child, Taylor Swift began writing songs as early as 12 years old. Her debut album, released in late 2006, featured five singles that all ranked on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. In early 2008, she was nominated in the Best New Artist category at the Grammys, but lost to Amy Winehouse<br />
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Taylor Swift released her second album, Fearless, on November 11, 2008. It debuted at No. 1 on Billboard, selling almost 600,000 copies in its first week alone. Six different songs from the album appeared on the charts in the same week, and one of them, “Change,” was featured heavily in NBC’s coverage of the 2008 Olympic Games. And if that wasn't not enough, she dated a Jonas brother. With so much time in the limelight, we know big things are sure to come to Taylor Swift in ’09Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5251321113968898592.post-90474637730500449632009-06-02T04:06:00.000-07:002009-06-02T04:06:43.980-07:00Nicole Scherzinger<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://i556.photobucket.com/albums/ss9/blogerela/NicoleScherzinger.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" dj="true" height="420" src="http://i556.photobucket.com/albums/ss9/blogerela/NicoleScherzinger.jpg" width="321" /></a></div><br />
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Hawaii-born and Kentucky-raised is a winning combination for sizzling hot Nicole Scherzinger, and why shouldn’t it be? She gets the exotic looks of the Pacific and a wholesome upbringing in the heartland, one that was initially at odds with the Pussycat Dolls' raunchy costumes. She got over it.<br />
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In 2009, Nicole Scherzinger returns to her roots as a solo singer as she promotes her debut solo album, Her Name is Nicole. She brings extra musical credibility as well, having been the only Doll to contribute original songs to their recordings and repertoire.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5251321113968898592.post-81988811540457104442009-06-02T03:55:00.000-07:002009-06-02T03:55:00.466-07:00Julianne Hough<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://i556.photobucket.com/albums/ss9/blogerela/JulianneHough.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" dj="true" height="420" src="http://i556.photobucket.com/albums/ss9/blogerela/JulianneHough.jpg" width="321" /></a></div><br />
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Adorably bubbly, blue-eyed and blond, with a body like a bursting stick of dynamite, singer and dancer Julianne Hough joined ABC’s Dancing with the Stars as a professional and remained with the show for three seasons, winning once each with partners Apolo Ohno and Hélio Castroneves. In those two seasons alone, Julianne Hough led her partners to nine perfect scores.<br />
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Not yet 21 years old, this highly accomplished performer has now turned her boundless energy and cheer team optimism toward a career in country music. Her self-titled debut album was released in 2008. <br />
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We will miss seeing Julianne Hough on Dancing with the Stars. Her personal pyrotechnics never failed to dazzle us on the dance floor, but if country music is her destiny, we wish her the best. Any way we look at it, Julianne Hough belongs in our spotlight.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5251321113968898592.post-75578262700071893942009-06-02T03:50:00.000-07:002009-06-02T03:50:25.340-07:00M.I.A.,<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://i556.photobucket.com/albums/ss9/blogerela/MIA.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" dj="true" height="420" src="http://i556.photobucket.com/albums/ss9/blogerela/MIA.jpg" width="321" /></a></div><br />
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Born as Mathangi Arulpragasam in London, England in 1977, singer-songwriter and visual artist M.I.A. spent her childhood in her parents' native Sri Lanka after her father moved the family there so he could support the Tamil independence movement. Much of her lyrical content and visual graphics are influenced by the political struggles she witnessed both as a child, and later, as a refugee on a South London council estate following her mother's return to England.<br />
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She began exhibiting her paintings in 2001, before recording a demo tape of her tunes in her bedroom. XL Recordings issued her debut album Arular in 2005, followed by Kala in 2007. The single "Paper Planes" benefited from its inclusion in trailers for Pineapple Express, as it became a Top 5 hit in the U.S. during the summer of 2008.M.I.A. began 2008 on a high note, as her critically acclaimed sophomore album, Kala, was selected as one of the best albums of 2007 in many prominent year-end surveys, including being named Album of the Year by both Rolling Stone and Blender. <br />
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M.I.A. created the N.E.E.T. record label and also modeled for Marc Jacobs this past year. "Paper Planes" became a phenomenon, bounding up Billboard's Singles chart to No. 4. In addition to its appearance in Pineapple Express, it was also heard in Hancock and Slumdog Millionaire, and it made it to No. 1 on TRL. The L.A. Dodgers borrowed the track as their victory song, and Rihanna sang it in concert as well. To cap it all off, "Paper Planes" earned her a Grammy nomination for Record of the Year in December. M.I.A. and fiancé Benjamin Brewer are expecting their first child in 2009.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5251321113968898592.post-82039645714889516792009-06-02T00:31:00.000-07:002009-06-02T00:31:42.884-07:00Leona Lewis Biography<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://i556.photobucket.com/albums/ss9/blogerela/LeonaLewis.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" dj="true" height="420" src="http://i556.photobucket.com/albums/ss9/blogerela/LeonaLewis.jpg" width="321" /></a></div><br />
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At the BRIT School in London, Leona Lewis excelled on the guitar and piano, and was writing songs by the time she was 12 years old. After saving up to pay for recording time, she produced her demo album, Twilight, and with a boyfriend's encouragement, she tried out for The X Factor. <br />
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After she became the first female on The X Factor to win a record deal, Leona Lewis's first single, "A Moment Like This," was released. The single was downloaded 50,000 times in the first 30 minutes it was available online, and went on to become the most downloaded song in 2006. The complete album, Spirit, hit North America in 2008, leading to even more fanfare and recognition for this talented Brit. <br />
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Leona Lewis dominated 2008 on the musical front. Singles like "Bleeding Love" and "Better in Time" from her album Spirit made a killing across worldwide charts, and she shared a stage with Jimmy Page, Mariah Carey, Beyonce and Carrie Underwood at an anti-cancer event at the 2008 Summer Olympics. Leona Lewis closed out the year with three Grammy nominations. <br />
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We'd also like to mention that Leona Lewis was selected by PETA as one of its Sexiest Vegetarians of 2008. Audiences are waiting to hear more of Leona Lewis' incredible voice when her next album is released in 2009.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5251321113968898592.post-80112266816461429382009-06-02T00:23:00.000-07:002009-06-02T00:23:24.168-07:00Alicia Keys Info<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://i556.photobucket.com/albums/ss9/blogerela/AliciaKeys.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" dj="true" height="420" src="http://i556.photobucket.com/albums/ss9/blogerela/AliciaKeys.jpg" width="321" /></a></div><br />
The mean streets of Hell’s Kitchen have produced their fair share of thugs and lowlifes. However, on January 25, 1981, the planets aligned and a beautiful, angelic soul rose from the urban decay. She was named Alicia Augello Cook, but we know her as Alicia Keys. She began playing the piano at age 7 and quickly showed a deft musical ear. So deft, in fact, that she left university after just four weeks to focus on music. That appears to have been a good decision -- she has since sold over 30 million albums worldwide and has the only duet in Bond soundtrack history to her credit (the theme song to Quantum of Solace). <br />
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No offense intended, but the resumes of some women considered beautiful in our culture are a bit lacking. Heiress? Reality TV star? Then you’ve got Alicia Keys -- a singer, songwriter, pianist, cellist, author, producer, and actress with multiple Grammy Awards under her belt. Her silky vocals and classic looks have made her a superstar, one truly deserving of the fame, fortune and everything else that comes with the territory. Alicia Keys doesn’t run over paparazzi, get arrested or date thuggish point guards -- she just keeps her head down and makes great music. And there are few things sexier than that.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5251321113968898592.post-51340236993368811082009-05-23T00:22:00.001-07:002009-05-23T00:22:21.959-07:00Graham Coxon bans fans from TwitterGraham Coxon has blasted Blur fans.<br />
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The 40-year-old guitarist - who is set to reunite with the band for a series of shows this summer - has banned his followers on social networking site Twitter from asking about the group, insisting their questions are dull.<br />
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He wrote: "dumbo questions about blur will result in blockage, dont bother, its boring (sic)."<br />
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Graham launched the rant after he was subjected to a series of strange questions by one of his fans.<br />
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In the first, Danomind wrote: "midlife?? Midwife?? Midlife Crisis at 40? U kidding? Did you choose the name? Please shed some light! (sic)."<br />
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Already losing patience with him, Graham replied: "did i choose the name? are you mad?? there are 4 people in the group, theres a management company, a record label....blaah (sic)."<br />
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Danomind then appeared to criticise Blur, writing: "ps there's nothing for us fansters :( hope there'll be more (sic)."<br />
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A confused Graham was forced to admit he had no idea what the comment referred to, prompting Danomind to explain: "um...guess not, the name doesn't matter much anyways, baah, who needs record companies nowadays?? Baah, 40 is not old mr!<br />
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"no live demos or anything, just good ol tracks.except course we'll buy it anyways, being total completists! For the new fans! (sic)."Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5251321113968898592.post-84762488818623369452009-05-23T00:21:00.001-07:002009-05-23T00:21:33.235-07:00Heather Mills has charity request snubbedHeather Mills claims her request to donate money to charity was rejected.<br />
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The former model was asked to promote a computer game featuring a one-armed hero but when she asked the manufacturers to give her fee to a good cause they reportedly turned her down.<br />
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Heather - who lost her left leg below the knee in a motorbike accident in 1993 - wrote on her social networking website Twitter: "Got offered to promote an amputee bionic computer game, from a wealthy computer games company I said if you donate a large sum to charity.<br />
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"The stingy company came back saying they couldn't, what happened to charitable businesses, seems they just want to exploit and give nothing."<br />
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It was previously claimed Heather - the ex-wife of Beatles legend Sir Paul McCartney - demanded a six-figure fee to front Capcom's 'Bionic Commando' advertising campaign.<br />
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She also reportedly incensed game bosses requesting her likeness be included in the game.<br />
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A source said: "She was insistent she wouldn't do it for a smaller fee and said the producers should make her the star.<br />
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"The request was way, way over their budget and they certainly weren't keen on basing the game on her."Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5251321113968898592.post-81609953292828906532009-05-23T00:19:00.001-07:002009-05-23T00:19:08.053-07:00Pink stops swearing at her petPink claims her dog has calmed down since she stopped calling him F**ker.<br />
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The 'So What' singer was forced to change her pet's obscene name to Fred when her dad took charge of the animal.<br />
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Pink is quoted as saying: "My dog was called F***er. My dad adopted him and changed his name to Fred. He is a much happier dog now. He still responds to both names but he's happier."<br />
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This is not the first time Pink's choice of pet name has caused a problem.<br />
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She once shocked a packed restaurant in Beverly Hills by repeatedly calling out "F**ker" after she lost the canine in the upmarket eatery.<br />
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An onlooker said: "Suddenly she started screaming, 'F**ker! Here f**ker! Come to Moma, F**ker!'<br />
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"People were almost choking on their food. There were kids at the tables but she didn't care.<br />
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"It was outrageous - and nobody had the nerve to tell her to shut up."Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5251321113968898592.post-15512431149768507892009-05-23T00:18:00.001-07:002009-05-23T00:18:22.435-07:00Peter Andre to fight for full custodyPeter Andre met with lawyers to discuss a divorce from Katie Price yesterday<br />
(21.05.09).<br />
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The singer's legal team reportedly advised him to request full custody of the children the couple raise together - son Junior, three, 23-month old daughter Princess Tiaamii and Katie's son Harvey, six, from a previous relationship - to ensure he ends up with at least shared custody.<br />
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Peter, 36, is set to meet estranged wife Katie today (22.05.09) - her 31st birthday - to discuss a possible divorce and custody arrangements.<br />
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A friend told Britain's Daily Star newspaper: "Kate's in for a real birthday shock when she arrives home and discovers Peter has already been to his lawyers to talk about divorcing her.<br />
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"There's really no turning back for him. It's all gone too far. He's not at all interested in seeing Kate to talk about the future. He is only concerned with seeing his children as soon as possible."<br />
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Katie arrived back in England with Princess and Junior yesterday, after flying to the Maldives shortly after the couple's split was announced two weeks ago.<br />
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Her security guard is quoted as saying: "She is devastated at what is happening but he knows if a divorce goes ahead Katie will fight tooth and nail for everything.<br />
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"He loves his kids and the idea he might have limited access is breaking his heart. There is a very large financial aspect for him to consider, but all he really cares about is the children."<br />
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Peter has been staying with his manager after he returned from seeing his family in Cyprus to find his belongings removed from his home and the alarm code changed.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5251321113968898592.post-17566190424459171692009-05-22T01:22:00.003-07:002009-05-22T01:22:53.244-07:00Kanye West compares Jay-Z to SinatraKANYE WEST has said friend Jay-Z is like Frank Sinatra.<br />
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The R&B star said the rapper was one of many of today's musicians who he described as "the champions" and all show similar characteristics to icons such as Jimi Hendrix, Michael Jackson and Pink Floyd's Roger Waters.<br />
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Writing on his online blog, West said: "I look at our current superstars like legends in the making....like Justin is the new Mike, Beyonce's the new Tina Turner, GaGa's Madonna, Jay is Sinatra...Wayne is Hendrix, Thom Yorke is Roger Waters.<br />
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"These are the champions and should be documented as such."<br />
He also used his blog to praise a paparazzi photograph of Rihanna, which he said had not only captured the singer's beauty, but had brought the idyllic landscape to life.<br />
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He added: "Why can't all paparazzi photos be this good? Well, obviously because most celebs just aren't Rihanna, LOL! <br />
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"But on the real, this pic is hardcore. Peep the perspective shot of the city in the back. Sometimes the paps overexpose the lens or have the flash too high taking all the emotion out of the moment.<br />
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"This moment is captured in time now. Good job on this one!"Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5251321113968898592.post-51764667597839543092009-05-22T01:22:00.001-07:002009-05-22T01:22:09.893-07:00Bruce Springsteen falsely accused of affairTHE WOMAN who is accused of having an affair with Bruce Springsteen said her husband made the false claim in order to make money.<br />
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Ann Kelly said her husband Arthur knew she wasn't romantically involved with the legendary singer but alleged that she did thinking that Springsteen would pay him off to make it "go away".<br />
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In divorce papers she filed yesterday, Mrs Kelly, 44, accuses her husband of naming Springsteen so he would get a cash payment that would 'humiliate' and 'harass' his wife, and get him "media attention." I<br />
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She added that Arthur, 45, told her "he and his attorney felt there could be 'big money' in this . . . because, true or not, [Springsteen] would want this to 'go away.'" <br />
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She said Arthur has admitted to her that his only "proof" of her alleged affair is "the gossip and impressions of some women who attend the same gym" as Ann, which Springsteen also used.<br />
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Mr Kelly filed for divorce on March 27, claiming his wife had "committed adultery with one Bruce Springsteen." <br />
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The Born In The USA singer, who has been married to Patti Scialfa for 17 years, said he wouldn't respond to "unfounded" rumours.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5251321113968898592.post-13623070155474624302009-05-22T01:21:00.001-07:002009-05-22T01:21:18.198-07:00Pet Shop Boys censored by ChinaPET SHOP BOYS have had to censor their latest album after the Chinese government took offence to some lyrics.<br />
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The pop duo were forced to change the lyrics to a track on Yes, their 10th album, before it could go on sale in China.<br />
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Officials were offended by the words of Legacy, which read: "Governments fall/ Glaciers melt/ Hurricanes bawl.../ Resentment remains/ both east and west." <br />
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But singer Neil Tennant is baffled by the outrage the song has caused and said: "Does the Chinese government really fear the power of a song to bring about change?"Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5251321113968898592.post-26313054126037055472009-05-22T01:20:00.001-07:002009-05-22T01:20:29.771-07:00Marilyn Manson to meet fans in London's HMVFans of the multi platinum selling and notorious artist, Marilyn Manson, get the chance to meet him in person, when he visits HMV’s flagship Oxford Street store on Thursday 28th May 2009 to sign copies of his new album, 'The High End Of Low’.<br />
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Marilyn Manson and longtime bass player Twiggy, will be at the store from 6.00 pm to meet fans and sign copies of the new album which is officially released on Monday 25th May.<br />
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Marilyn Manson has already sold in the region of 44 million albums, and 'The High End Of Low’, will be his seventh studio album to date.<br />
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Due to limited time available, 300 wristbands will be issued for access to the event. Wristbands will be available from the store on the day of the event from 9.00am on a first-come first-served basis, one per person only, no reservations.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5251321113968898592.post-14263447670722039592009-05-22T01:19:00.003-07:002009-05-22T01:19:46.161-07:00Dizzee Rascal biggest ever tour datesFresh from supporting the Prodigy on their UK arena tour, Dizzee Rascal has announced details of his biggest ever headlining UK tour to date. <br />
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Taking place this autumn, the tour will call at the following venues.<br />
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Dates are:<br />
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Tuesday 6th October – Newcastle O2 Academy<br />
Wednesday 7th October – Manchester Apollo<br />
Friday 9th October – Cambridge Corn Exchange<br />
Saturday 10th October – Exeter University Great Hall<br />
Sunday 11th October – Bristol O2 Academy<br />
Tuesday 13th October – Nottingham Rock City<br />
Wednesday 14th October – Bournemouth Opera House<br />
Friday 16th October – Norwich UEA<br />
Saturday 17th October – Birmingham O2 Academy<br />
Saturday 24th October – Liverpool University<br />
Sunday 25th October – Sheffield O2 Academy<br />
Monday 26th October – Leeds O2 Academy<br />
Tuesday 27th October – Brighton Dome<br />
Friday 30th October – Swindon Oasis<br />
Saturday 31st October – Preston 53 Degrees<br />
Sunday 1st November – Southend Cliffs Pavillion<br />
Monday 2nd November – Lincoln Engine ShedUnknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5251321113968898592.post-24148461760186025722009-05-22T01:19:00.001-07:002009-05-22T01:19:00.239-07:00Pet Shop Boys and Little Boots gets the Smirnoff ExperienceThis July (10th) the Smirnoff Experience™ comes to London to give people the chance to co-create their own event Smirnoff: U.R. The Night at Matter. With a mission to keep good times fresh and original, The Smirnoff Co. will ask people to be part of the night by submitting original ideas and voting on different aspects of the event - including the warm-up boat party, music on the night via the DJ’s playlist and original cocktails – in exchange for getting access to the event. <br />
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The night will see Pet Shop Boys, aka Neil Tennant and Chris Lowe, taking to the stage for an exclusive club performance. Fresh off the back of winning an Outstanding Acheivement award at the Brits earlier this year and releasing their new album Yes, the electronic duo are bringing their magic to Matter. With a back-catalogue of hits including West End Girls, It’s a Sin, Always on my Mind and Go West, seeing this stadium act perform in such intimate surroundings promises to be a unique and unforgettable experience.<br />
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Performing alongside the Pet Shop Boys will be Little Boots, one of the brightest new stars of the year after coming top of the BBC’s 'Sound of 2009' list. With a 'space disco’ sound taking influence from the likes of Human League and David Bowie, Little Boots will bring her signature touch of glamour to the event. With DJ support from dancefloor popsters Hot Chip and cosmic Jedi Tom Middleton, The Smirnoff Co. are ensuring this is a night everyone will want to be part of.<br />
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If you think this all sounds destined to be a sell-out event, think again, as it will be creativity, rather than cash, that will earn people a place. Tickets can only be obtained via getting involved in creating the night itself. The Smirnoff Co. are inviting people to have their say in how they want the night to evolve, by submitting their ideas via Facebook in exchange for a chance to get free tickets. Employing an innovative co-creation format, attendees will vote on a number of different elements to help shape the night, including which drinks will be served, what the DJs will play and by choosing the theme for the pre-event boat party, all via polls on the event’s Facebook page.<br />
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For more information, including terms and conditions, on how to get involved, become a fan of Smirnoff: U.R. The Night at www.facebook.com/URthenight Idea submissions and voting will start on 19th May.<br />
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This event continues the Smirnoff Experience™, series which has already appeared in Moscow, Shanghai, Paris and New York. The events celebrate originality in nightlife by bringing to life original concepts, forming one-off collaborations and championing original drinking experiences.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5251321113968898592.post-3189431984620705232009-05-21T14:19:00.000-07:002009-05-21T14:19:14.031-07:00Green Day rule U.S. and international pop chartsLOS ANGELES (Billboard) – Green Day easily grabbed the top spot on the U.S. album chart, and also went to No. 1 in at least 13 other countries, the punk trio's label said on Wednesday.<br />
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"21st Century Breakdown" sold 214,828 copies across the United States during the week ended May 17, according to Warner Bros. Records. But it was on sale for only three days, having reached stores on Friday instead of the usual Tuesday.<br />
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The band's previous album, 2004's "American Idiot," which also debuted at No. 1, sold 267,000 copies during its first six days. Both "Breakdown" and "Idiot" were hampered by not being stocked in Wal-Mart stores, as the big-box giant declines to stock albums that carry parental advisory stickers. (Neither album was available in an edited version.)<br />
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The sales figure for "Breakdown" will perhaps grow on next week's chart, when it will have a full week's worth of sales reflected on the tally. However, Eminem's "Relapse" -- which was released Tuesday -- is expected to take over the top slot on the Billboard 200 with sales possibly reaching 650,000 copies.<br />
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"Breakdown" also went to No. 1 in the U.K., Canada, Japan, France, Norway, Denmark, Belgium, Argentina, Mexico, South Korea, Sweden, South Africa, and New Zealand, with more chart-topping performances expected by the end of the week, Warner Bros. said.<br />
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Elsewhere on the Billboard 200, the "Hannah Montana" movie soundtrack held at No. 2 with 68,000 copies. Rapper Cam'Ron's "Crime Pays," his first release since 2006, debuted at No. 3 with 43,000 copies.<br />
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Lady GaGa's "The Fame" moved up two slots to No. 4 with 41,000, while Rascal Flatts' "Unstoppable" slipped one to No. 5 with 33,000.<br />
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Bob Dylan's "Together Through Life" fell one to No. 6, Taylor Swift's "Fearless" held at No. 7, reigning champ Chrisette Michele's "Epiphany" slid to No. 8, Rick Ross' "Deeper Than Rap" dropped four to No. 9, and Ciara's "Fantasy Ride" fell seven to No. 10.<br />
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Rapper Paul Wall's "Fast Life" entered at No. 15 with 22,000. His last set, "Get Money Stay True," bowed at No. 8 with 92,000 in 2007. He topped the tally with "The Peoples Champ" in 2005 when that set opened at No. 1 with 176,000.<br />
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Roots rocker Steve Earle achieved the highest charting album of his career as his "Townes" set bowed at No. 19 with 18,000. The effort is comprised of 15 songs written by late singer/songwriter Townes Van Zandt.<br />
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New rock band Parachute landed at No. 40 with its debut album "Losing Sleep," starting with 11,000 solely from sales through the iTunes Store. The digital retailer got the set one week early -- all other physical and digital retailers releases the album Tuesday. Not coincidentally, the set's song "Under Control" was promoted as a free single of the week in the iTunes Store, which likely garnered a lot of consumers to snap up the economically priced $6.99 album.<br />
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Overall album sales in this past chart week fell 10.5 percent from the previous week to 5.82 million units, and were off 21.6 percent from the year-ago period. Sales so far this year are off 13.3 percent from the same period in 2008.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5251321113968898592.post-36647539240678075892009-05-21T14:17:00.001-07:002009-05-21T14:17:50.297-07:00Natalie Cole receives new kidneyLOS ANGELES (Reuters) – Rhythm and blues singer Natalie Cole, who has been battling Hepatitis C, received a new kidney in Los Angeles and is resting comfortably, her spokeswoman said on Wednesday.<br />
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Cole, the 59-year-old daughter of R&B legend Nat "King" Cole, underwent surgery at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles on Tuesday. The kidney came from a deceased organ donor, the spokeswoman said in a statement.<br />
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She has been receiving kidney dialysis three times a week since September, even as she toured the world to promote her new album, "Still Unforgettable." Cole will recuperate for the next three to four months, forcing her to postpone a summer tour, the statement said.<br />
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The singer revealed her Hepatitis C diagnosis last July, saying she probably contracted the liver disease from drug use more than 30 years ago.<br />
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Hepatitis C is a blood-borne infectious disease that can cause inflammation of the liver, and in extreme cases, liver cancer. It is usually contracted through transfusions of unscreened blood, or by injecting or inhaling drugs.<br />
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Cole has won nine Grammys in a 30-year career that has included albums such as "Everlasting" and "Unforgettable ... With Love," which featured her singing a duet with her late father via electronic technology.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5251321113968898592.post-15531101737391754962009-05-21T14:16:00.000-07:002009-05-21T14:16:39.440-07:00Justin Timberlake restaurant in sexual discrimination suitAn ex-manager at Justin Timberlake’s BBQ restaurant in New York has filed a suit against the company, saying she was sexually harassed while at work. <br />
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Alison McDaniel says she was forced to watch porn in a locked office at Southern Hospitality by Timberlake’s business partners, Eytan Sugarman and Ronnie Kaplan, and that they made fun of her when she broke down in tears. <br />
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The suit was filed in Manhattan Supreme Court and claims that McDaniel was fired after she complained of the harassment in writing. She did not report the alleged discrimination to the Equal Opportunity Employment Commission before filing the suit, reports the New York Daily News. <br />
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The restaurant was also sued in November by a busboy who said employees were not getting paid sufficient overtime or tips that were due to them. <br />
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<a href="http://www.nme.com/artists/justin-timberlake">http://www.nme.com/artists/justin-timberlake</a>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5251321113968898592.post-6514161439380769152009-05-21T14:14:00.001-07:002009-05-21T14:14:54.959-07:00Jennifer Love Hewitt to relaunch singing careerJennifer Love Hewitt is set to become a country singer, according to her boyfriend. <br />
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The I Know What You Did Last Summer actress has moonlighted as a singer throughout her career, but she hasn't released any new material since 2002's BareNaked album, which was produced by singer-songwriter Meredith Brooks. <br />
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Love Hewitt's boyfriend Jamie Kennedy told People.com that once Hewitt has written enough material, he wants to help her demo it. <br />
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"[Jennifer is] writing a country song," Kennedy said. "I really want to make her a new demo for her music, because I think she should do singing again. She's so good<br />
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