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LOS 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.
"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.
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.)
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.
"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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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Thursday, May 21, 2009
Natalie Cole receives new kidney
LOS 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.
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.
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.
The singer revealed her Hepatitis C diagnosis last July, saying she probably contracted the liver disease from drug use more than 30 years ago.
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.
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.
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.
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.
The singer revealed her Hepatitis C diagnosis last July, saying she probably contracted the liver disease from drug use more than 30 years ago.
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.
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.
Justin Timberlake restaurant in sexual discrimination suit
An 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.
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.
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.
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.
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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.
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.
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.
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Jennifer Love Hewitt to relaunch singing career
Jennifer Love Hewitt is set to become a country singer, according to her boyfriend.
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.
Love Hewitt's boyfriend Jamie Kennedy told People.com that once Hewitt has written enough material, he wants to help her demo it.
"[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
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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.
Love Hewitt's boyfriend Jamie Kennedy told People.com that once Hewitt has written enough material, he wants to help her demo it.
"[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
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AC/DC gig draws complaints for being 'too loud'
AC/DC's gig at Munich's Olympic Stadium on Friday (May 15) drew over 100 complaints from irate residents.
According to police, some people who protested about the "overly loud" gig were as far as 12 miles away from the stadium, where the band performed to 70,000 fans.
Despite the complaints, German news website Thelocal.de reports that the gig was allowed to continue as planned and action has not been taken against the rockers.
Four people arrested at the gig for having counterfeit tickets.
http://www.nme.com/artists/acdc
According to police, some people who protested about the "overly loud" gig were as far as 12 miles away from the stadium, where the band performed to 70,000 fans.
Despite the complaints, German news website Thelocal.de reports that the gig was allowed to continue as planned and action has not been taken against the rockers.
Four people arrested at the gig for having counterfeit tickets.
http://www.nme.com/artists/acdc
The Mars Patrol headline Camden Barfly
This Saturday sees Scottish pop/rock upstarts THE MARS PATROL headline the Camden Barfly. Having relocated to London last summer the band has worked non-stop to become one of the most exciting new acts on the London circuit, building up a great following and playing some high profile shows at KoKo and a sold out Barfly last time around.
The band have a busy summer approaching with plans in place to record a new release overseas which will be filmed and documented in a follow up to the band's hugely successful web T.V. series.
http://www.themarspatrol.com/
The band have a busy summer approaching with plans in place to record a new release overseas which will be filmed and documented in a follow up to the band's hugely successful web T.V. series.
http://www.themarspatrol.com/
Faithless percussionist Sudha releases debut album
Sudha is a ground breaking percussionist and pioneering personality of British-Asian music. She has also been the heartbeat of electronic band, Faithless for the last 11 years, enjoying huge global success. Alongside her underground status, performing live at legendary clubs like Cream and The Hacienda, her success has seen her featured as percussionist on records and tours with huge mainstream artists including Dido and The Spice Girls. On 3rd March, Sudha prepares to step into the spotlight to showcase her skills as an accomplished writer and producer, with the release of 'Anti-Freeze’ her first solo-artist album.
'Anti Freeze’ demonstrates Sudha’s lesser known side; that of intelligent, talented and prolific songwriter / producer. Recorded in the cultural centres of London, Paris and Berlin with a host of collaborators, 'Anti Freeze’ is an electronic concept album exploring the notion of 'defrosting’, whether politically, emotionally or spiritually.
Those simply expecting a showcase of Sudha’s skills as a percussionist will be surprised to find a rich collection of songs, encompassing soaring vocals, meaningful lyrics and an overall warm vibe that envelops the listener. From the deep electronica of 'Feeling Innovation’ to the laid back grooves of 'Colours’, the experimental sounds of 'Defrost’, through to the uplifting, atmospheric 'Leche’ and the funked up anthem 'Saiko’ this is an album that grows with each listen.
Sudha was a founder member of the ground breaking Asian music project Sister India. Her Asian roots are beautifully woven into the album with melodies and samples from the likes of Shilpa Shetty and Lata Mangeshkar. These influences somehow sit easily alongside her love for old skool electro (hence the 808 drums and vintage keyboards) and simple yet beautiful, hook-laden songs.
Of course, Sudha’s skills as a percussionist are not ignored and are evident throughout, yet she uses them in an understated fashion, further demonstrating her credentials as a skilled producer and world renowned musician.
'Anti Freeze’ demonstrates Sudha’s lesser known side; that of intelligent, talented and prolific songwriter / producer. Recorded in the cultural centres of London, Paris and Berlin with a host of collaborators, 'Anti Freeze’ is an electronic concept album exploring the notion of 'defrosting’, whether politically, emotionally or spiritually.
Those simply expecting a showcase of Sudha’s skills as a percussionist will be surprised to find a rich collection of songs, encompassing soaring vocals, meaningful lyrics and an overall warm vibe that envelops the listener. From the deep electronica of 'Feeling Innovation’ to the laid back grooves of 'Colours’, the experimental sounds of 'Defrost’, through to the uplifting, atmospheric 'Leche’ and the funked up anthem 'Saiko’ this is an album that grows with each listen.
Sudha was a founder member of the ground breaking Asian music project Sister India. Her Asian roots are beautifully woven into the album with melodies and samples from the likes of Shilpa Shetty and Lata Mangeshkar. These influences somehow sit easily alongside her love for old skool electro (hence the 808 drums and vintage keyboards) and simple yet beautiful, hook-laden songs.
Of course, Sudha’s skills as a percussionist are not ignored and are evident throughout, yet she uses them in an understated fashion, further demonstrating her credentials as a skilled producer and world renowned musician.
Wednesday, May 20, 2009
Eminem felt like Bugs Bunny during rehab
Eminem felt like Bugs Bunny during his stint in rehab.
The 'We Made You’ rapper admits his worldwide fame left him feeling like the iconic cartoon character when he checked into a centre in 2005 to receive treatment for drug addiction.
The star – real name Marshall Mathers - told BBC Radio One: "When I landed myself in rehab in 2005 I felt like I wanted to reassess everything. I remember sitting in rehab thinking, 'Is this what it comes to, really?'
"So when I got out I knew I needed to pull back from the spotlight because of the fame thing.
"I was like Bugs Bunny in rehab, Bugs Bunny walking in the room. The second you walk in the room,
"There were some people who were as supportive as they could be, some people that were like, 'I don't look at you as Eminem. I'm seeing you as Marshall.'"
Eminem recently revealed he wanted to kill himself at the height of his problems. He said: "I just wasn't taking care of myself, at times I wanted to just give it up.
"I was in a dark place. I wanted to pull back from the spotlight to reassess my whole career. "I got sober but it was pretty rough. A couple of years were bad for me."
The 'We Made You’ rapper admits his worldwide fame left him feeling like the iconic cartoon character when he checked into a centre in 2005 to receive treatment for drug addiction.
The star – real name Marshall Mathers - told BBC Radio One: "When I landed myself in rehab in 2005 I felt like I wanted to reassess everything. I remember sitting in rehab thinking, 'Is this what it comes to, really?'
"So when I got out I knew I needed to pull back from the spotlight because of the fame thing.
"I was like Bugs Bunny in rehab, Bugs Bunny walking in the room. The second you walk in the room,
"There were some people who were as supportive as they could be, some people that were like, 'I don't look at you as Eminem. I'm seeing you as Marshall.'"
Eminem recently revealed he wanted to kill himself at the height of his problems. He said: "I just wasn't taking care of myself, at times I wanted to just give it up.
"I was in a dark place. I wanted to pull back from the spotlight to reassess my whole career. "I got sober but it was pretty rough. A couple of years were bad for me."
Sting's wife jet's hairdresser from New York to Washington
Trudie Styler paid for her hairdresser to fly by private jet from New York to Washington.
The environmental campaigner - who co-founded the Rainforest Foundation 20 years ago - has been blasted for shunning a regular flight or energy-saving Amtrak train when she and her entourage of eight, including stylist Antonio Prieto, travelled to the White House Correspondents' Dinner on Saturday (09.05.09).
A spokesperson for the star - whose husband Sting has been using commercial airlines to fly between the US and London - told the New York Post newspaper: "The stylist was added to a previously scheduled flight to DC and flew back commercially."
Trudie added: "Yes, I do take planes. My life is to travel and my life is also to speak out about the horrors of an environment that is being abused at the hands of oil companies."
Last year, it was claimed Trudie and Sting have seven homes and "a carbon footprint estimated at 30 times that of the average UK resident".
Sting's 2006 star-studded Rainforest Foundation fundraising concert donated 41 per cent of proceeds to tree-saving programmes, compared with the 75 per cent spent by most charities.
The couple are not the only stars to be criticised for causing environmental damage. Last month, Mariah Carey was voted the "least green" celebrity by GreenDaily.com for flying her personal trainer from St. Barts on a private jet.
The site's editor explained: "People saw that as an extravagance rather than a necessity, and the consequences for the planet probably don't justify it."
The environmental campaigner - who co-founded the Rainforest Foundation 20 years ago - has been blasted for shunning a regular flight or energy-saving Amtrak train when she and her entourage of eight, including stylist Antonio Prieto, travelled to the White House Correspondents' Dinner on Saturday (09.05.09).
A spokesperson for the star - whose husband Sting has been using commercial airlines to fly between the US and London - told the New York Post newspaper: "The stylist was added to a previously scheduled flight to DC and flew back commercially."
Trudie added: "Yes, I do take planes. My life is to travel and my life is also to speak out about the horrors of an environment that is being abused at the hands of oil companies."
Last year, it was claimed Trudie and Sting have seven homes and "a carbon footprint estimated at 30 times that of the average UK resident".
Sting's 2006 star-studded Rainforest Foundation fundraising concert donated 41 per cent of proceeds to tree-saving programmes, compared with the 75 per cent spent by most charities.
The couple are not the only stars to be criticised for causing environmental damage. Last month, Mariah Carey was voted the "least green" celebrity by GreenDaily.com for flying her personal trainer from St. Barts on a private jet.
The site's editor explained: "People saw that as an extravagance rather than a necessity, and the consequences for the planet probably don't justify it."
Akon to record official World Cup anthem
Akon is to record the official anthem for next year's soccer World Cup.
The 'Lonely' rapper has been asked by FIFA (Federation Internationale de Football Association) to co-ordinate the song as well as music for the opening ceremony at the South African tournament, which starts next June.
He said: "I've been hired as musical director for the World Cup. I will be overseeing the World Cup anthem and music at the ceremonies and I'm off to South Africa this week for meetings. "I love soccer so it's a great honour."
However, Akon – who says he will be supporting the host nation in the world's biggest soccer event – won't be following in the footsteps of other artists to record soccer songs by asking players to sing.
Talking about England star David Beckham, he said: "I know David, he's my man. But I'm not asking for his advice. Footballers should stick to football."
In 1990, New Order recorded the official England song 'World in Motion', which featured Liverpool star John Barnes rapping while other players, including Paul Gascoigne and Peter Beardsley, sang on the chorus.
The official song for the 2006 tournament in Germany was 'Celebrate the Day' by German actor Herbert Groenemeyer. Akon is the son of famed Senegalese percussionist Mor Thiam. The rapper split his time between America and Senegal until he moved to the US aged 15.
The 'Lonely' rapper has been asked by FIFA (Federation Internationale de Football Association) to co-ordinate the song as well as music for the opening ceremony at the South African tournament, which starts next June.
He said: "I've been hired as musical director for the World Cup. I will be overseeing the World Cup anthem and music at the ceremonies and I'm off to South Africa this week for meetings. "I love soccer so it's a great honour."
However, Akon – who says he will be supporting the host nation in the world's biggest soccer event – won't be following in the footsteps of other artists to record soccer songs by asking players to sing.
Talking about England star David Beckham, he said: "I know David, he's my man. But I'm not asking for his advice. Footballers should stick to football."
In 1990, New Order recorded the official England song 'World in Motion', which featured Liverpool star John Barnes rapping while other players, including Paul Gascoigne and Peter Beardsley, sang on the chorus.
The official song for the 2006 tournament in Germany was 'Celebrate the Day' by German actor Herbert Groenemeyer. Akon is the son of famed Senegalese percussionist Mor Thiam. The rapper split his time between America and Senegal until he moved to the US aged 15.
Eminem to continue health kick
Eminem is requesting fruit and vegetables on his riders to maintain his new slimline figure.
The 'We Made You’ rapper, who recently shed 28lbs by cutting out alcohol and fatty foods, was determined to stick to his new eating regime when he flew to London to appear on hit British talk show 'Friday Night With Jonathan Ross’.
Instead of the usual calorific drinks and treats demanded by many stars, Eminem asked for skinless chicken, mineral water, raw vegetables, fresh fruit and a seafood platter.
A source close to the 36-year-old star – real name Marshall Mathers – told Britain’s Daily Mirror newspaper: 'Marshall looks amazing now. He’s never really taken pride in his appearance but after getting clean, he’s quit alcohol altogether. For him, this goes hand in hand with eating sensibly.
'He used to live off fried chicken, fries, burgers and his real favourite, drumsticks. Now he’s eating only grilled meats and fish, fruit and vegetables, but no refined carbs. His riders are unrecognisable from those of four years ago.'
During his interview with Jonathan Ross, Eminem revealed he wanted to kill himself at the height of his addiction problems.
He said: "I just wasn't taking care of myself, at times I wanted to just give it up. "I was in a dark place. I wanted to pull back from the spotlight to reassess my whole career. "I got sober but it was pretty rough. A couple of years were bad for me."
The 'We Made You’ rapper, who recently shed 28lbs by cutting out alcohol and fatty foods, was determined to stick to his new eating regime when he flew to London to appear on hit British talk show 'Friday Night With Jonathan Ross’.
Instead of the usual calorific drinks and treats demanded by many stars, Eminem asked for skinless chicken, mineral water, raw vegetables, fresh fruit and a seafood platter.
A source close to the 36-year-old star – real name Marshall Mathers – told Britain’s Daily Mirror newspaper: 'Marshall looks amazing now. He’s never really taken pride in his appearance but after getting clean, he’s quit alcohol altogether. For him, this goes hand in hand with eating sensibly.
'He used to live off fried chicken, fries, burgers and his real favourite, drumsticks. Now he’s eating only grilled meats and fish, fruit and vegetables, but no refined carbs. His riders are unrecognisable from those of four years ago.'
During his interview with Jonathan Ross, Eminem revealed he wanted to kill himself at the height of his addiction problems.
He said: "I just wasn't taking care of myself, at times I wanted to just give it up. "I was in a dark place. I wanted to pull back from the spotlight to reassess my whole career. "I got sober but it was pretty rough. A couple of years were bad for me."
Christina Aguilera’s 16-month-old son loves housework
Christina Aguilera’s 16-month-old son loves doing housework.
The 'Beautiful’ singer is amazed by how much Max Liron – her first son with husband Jordan Bratman – loves cleaning and says helping in the home is his favourite pastime.
She said: 'Vacuum was one of his first words! He has a cleaning fetish and he loves to run around with a rag and dust and clean, and he loves to clean his high chair after he’s done eating. It’s so cute! I’ll lift him down and the first thing he does is to take a rag and clean off his chair. He’s mommy’s little helper.'
The 28-year-old star says Max is learning every day and is even speaking two languages – but admits she and Jordan have to be careful what they speak about in front of him, She added: 'He’s absorbing everything like a sponge right now. We have to be cautious what we’re saying around him! He’s speaking a little Spanish too. He said mama and papa months ago.'
Despite admitting her body has changed since having Max, Christina says she feels 'sexier' than ever – and her music executive spouse agrees. She said in an interview: '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.
'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.’ It was such an amazing compliment.'
The 'Beautiful’ singer is amazed by how much Max Liron – her first son with husband Jordan Bratman – loves cleaning and says helping in the home is his favourite pastime.
She said: 'Vacuum was one of his first words! He has a cleaning fetish and he loves to run around with a rag and dust and clean, and he loves to clean his high chair after he’s done eating. It’s so cute! I’ll lift him down and the first thing he does is to take a rag and clean off his chair. He’s mommy’s little helper.'
The 28-year-old star says Max is learning every day and is even speaking two languages – but admits she and Jordan have to be careful what they speak about in front of him, She added: 'He’s absorbing everything like a sponge right now. We have to be cautious what we’re saying around him! He’s speaking a little Spanish too. He said mama and papa months ago.'
Despite admitting her body has changed since having Max, Christina says she feels 'sexier' than ever – and her music executive spouse agrees. She said in an interview: '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.
'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.’ It was such an amazing compliment.'
Rihanna writes Chris Brown break-up song
Rihanna has written a song about her split from Chris Brown.
The 21-year-old beauty – whose on/off boyfriend Chris allegedly assaulted her on February 8 - is believed to have penned the track 'Silly Boy’ to warn him their relationship is over for good.
She sings: 'I said I’m not coming back / You fooled me once but you can’t have that ego turning.
'Just too bad for you, that when you had me / Didn’t know what to do, she’s over you.
'Cause you had a good girl, good girl / Girl that’s a keeper / You had a good girl, good girl but didn’t know how to treat her. 'So silly boy get out my face / Why do you like the way regrets taste?'
A demo of the song – which featured vocals from Lady Gaga - has been posted on the internet by her rapper friend Kanye West. This is not the first time Rihanna has written a song about separation and revenge.
The Barbados-born beauty was working on a track about killing a cheating partner at the time of Chris’ alleged attack on her. Rihanna had teamed up with rapper Akon for the track 'Emergency Room’, in which she dreams about seeking revenge on an unfaithful boyfriend by hospitalising him and removing his drip.
She sang: 'I’m going to leave your heart broken on the floor / You’re gonna be in the emergency room / I’m standing by your bed / And so tempted to pull out your IV.'
Last month Chris, 20, pleased not guilty to felony assault and making criminal threats in relation to his alleged attack on Rihanna.
He is accused of punching, biting and choking Rihanna until she was unconscious during an altercation in his rented silver Lamborghini.
The 21-year-old beauty – whose on/off boyfriend Chris allegedly assaulted her on February 8 - is believed to have penned the track 'Silly Boy’ to warn him their relationship is over for good.
She sings: 'I said I’m not coming back / You fooled me once but you can’t have that ego turning.
'Just too bad for you, that when you had me / Didn’t know what to do, she’s over you.
'Cause you had a good girl, good girl / Girl that’s a keeper / You had a good girl, good girl but didn’t know how to treat her. 'So silly boy get out my face / Why do you like the way regrets taste?'
A demo of the song – which featured vocals from Lady Gaga - has been posted on the internet by her rapper friend Kanye West. This is not the first time Rihanna has written a song about separation and revenge.
The Barbados-born beauty was working on a track about killing a cheating partner at the time of Chris’ alleged attack on her. Rihanna had teamed up with rapper Akon for the track 'Emergency Room’, in which she dreams about seeking revenge on an unfaithful boyfriend by hospitalising him and removing his drip.
She sang: 'I’m going to leave your heart broken on the floor / You’re gonna be in the emergency room / I’m standing by your bed / And so tempted to pull out your IV.'
Last month Chris, 20, pleased not guilty to felony assault and making criminal threats in relation to his alleged attack on Rihanna.
He is accused of punching, biting and choking Rihanna until she was unconscious during an altercation in his rented silver Lamborghini.
Madonna and Jesus Luz to wed
Madonna and Jesus Luz are getting married.
The Brazilian model's father Luis Heitor Pinto da Luz has revealed the couple are planning a Kabbalah ceremony to have their union recognised by the mystical Jewish faith followed by the 50-year-old singer.
However, their union will not be legally binding.
Luis said: "The Kabbalah ceremony in New York that will link up my son Jesus Luz and Madonna only confirms that he is extremely happy.
"I don't know if there will, in fact, be a real marriage between Madonna and my son. It will be a type of ritual, but I do not know Kabbalah or if the ceremony will have legal validity."
Luis - who confirmed the couple are living together in New York - revealed his 22-year-old son has bonded well with the 'Hung Up' star's three children, Lourdes, 12, Rocco, eight and David, three.
He added to Brazil's Quem magazine: "She has small children, and Jesus helps her out with various tasks involving all of them. He plays ball with the kids. Jesus has charisma and loves children."
Despite the 28-year age gap between Madonna and Jesus, Luis insists he approves of their relationship.
He said: "I've spoken by phone with Madonna - in French, because my English is not fluent - and she appears to me to be a normal and polite person. She is feminine. I don't feel she is a harsh person."
Madonna announced last October she was divorcing British film director Guy Ritchie after almost eight years of marriage.
The Brazilian model's father Luis Heitor Pinto da Luz has revealed the couple are planning a Kabbalah ceremony to have their union recognised by the mystical Jewish faith followed by the 50-year-old singer.
However, their union will not be legally binding.
Luis said: "The Kabbalah ceremony in New York that will link up my son Jesus Luz and Madonna only confirms that he is extremely happy.
"I don't know if there will, in fact, be a real marriage between Madonna and my son. It will be a type of ritual, but I do not know Kabbalah or if the ceremony will have legal validity."
Luis - who confirmed the couple are living together in New York - revealed his 22-year-old son has bonded well with the 'Hung Up' star's three children, Lourdes, 12, Rocco, eight and David, three.
He added to Brazil's Quem magazine: "She has small children, and Jesus helps her out with various tasks involving all of them. He plays ball with the kids. Jesus has charisma and loves children."
Despite the 28-year age gap between Madonna and Jesus, Luis insists he approves of their relationship.
He said: "I've spoken by phone with Madonna - in French, because my English is not fluent - and she appears to me to be a normal and polite person. She is feminine. I don't feel she is a harsh person."
Madonna announced last October she was divorcing British film director Guy Ritchie after almost eight years of marriage.
Bob Dylan's dead dog poem for sale
A POEM about a dead dog written by a teenage Bob Dylan is to be sold at auction.
The verse, entitled Little Buddy and handwritten by the singer when he was 16, is expected to fetch up to $15,000 (£9,660).
Dylan was still going by his given name Bob Zimmerman when he wrote the two-page poem in 1957 during a stay at summer camp in Wisconsin, US.
Christie's auction house said the poem was about the murder of a boy's dog, and was "dark and mournful".
It reads: "I'll meet my precious buddy up in the sky / By a tiny narrow grave / Where the willows sadly wave."
Dylan wrote the piece for Herzl Herald, which was the summer camp's newspaper.
Lisa Heilicher, editor of the camp's Herzl Herald, kept the handwritten original, but decided to sell it to help raise funds for the camp.
She said: "I kept it with all of my stuff that I collected from camp. When I realised how famous he had become, I put it in a piece of plastic and stuck it in an encyclopedia."
Dylan himself authorised the sale, telling officials to "do what you want with [the poem]",
The verse, entitled Little Buddy and handwritten by the singer when he was 16, is expected to fetch up to $15,000 (£9,660).
Dylan was still going by his given name Bob Zimmerman when he wrote the two-page poem in 1957 during a stay at summer camp in Wisconsin, US.
Christie's auction house said the poem was about the murder of a boy's dog, and was "dark and mournful".
It reads: "I'll meet my precious buddy up in the sky / By a tiny narrow grave / Where the willows sadly wave."
Dylan wrote the piece for Herzl Herald, which was the summer camp's newspaper.
Lisa Heilicher, editor of the camp's Herzl Herald, kept the handwritten original, but decided to sell it to help raise funds for the camp.
She said: "I kept it with all of my stuff that I collected from camp. When I realised how famous he had become, I put it in a piece of plastic and stuck it in an encyclopedia."
Dylan himself authorised the sale, telling officials to "do what you want with [the poem]",
Katie Price throws out Peter Andre’s stuff
Katie Price has ordered Peter Andre’s belongings to be thrown out of their home.
The British glamour model has told housekeepers to remove all of her estranged husband’s possessions from their £2.5 million house in Surrey, Southern England, ahead of her return today (20.05.09).
A source told Britain’s The Sun newspaper: 'Katie’s still very hurt after Pete dumped her and wants to get him back. She phoned up and was screaming down the phone at staff to get rid of all his stuff.
'They were asking what she wanted out and she was screaming, 'Everything, everything!’ None of them wanted to do it to Pete, because he’s been kind. But Katie didn’t really leave them much choice.'
Katie – known as Jordan – made the angry phone call from the Maldives, where she fled to hours after news of the couple’s split broke last week.
Peter has also been out of the UK, choosing to spend time in Cyprus with his family in the wake of the separation.
Upon his return today, the 36-year-old singer will find his belongings – which include designer clothes, precious family photos, jewellery, gym equipment and the first copies of some of his CDs – gone. The source added: 'Peter is in for a bit of a shock.
Everything he owns has been taken from the home and put into storage.'
The couple are set to meet back in England tomorrow (21.05.09) to discuss arrangements for the children they raise together – son Junior, three, 23-month old daughter Princess Tiaamii and Katie’s son Harvey, six, from a previous relationship.
Meanwhile, Katie has insisted she will not cry for Peter anymore and is already planning to move on, just nine days after they separated.
The 30-year-old beauty said: 'No other guy has made me cry as much as Pete. But I’m not going to shed another tear over him. I don’t want us to split up. I love my husband but I can’t sit around crying. This is a new story and new chapter in my life.'
The British glamour model has told housekeepers to remove all of her estranged husband’s possessions from their £2.5 million house in Surrey, Southern England, ahead of her return today (20.05.09).
A source told Britain’s The Sun newspaper: 'Katie’s still very hurt after Pete dumped her and wants to get him back. She phoned up and was screaming down the phone at staff to get rid of all his stuff.
'They were asking what she wanted out and she was screaming, 'Everything, everything!’ None of them wanted to do it to Pete, because he’s been kind. But Katie didn’t really leave them much choice.'
Katie – known as Jordan – made the angry phone call from the Maldives, where she fled to hours after news of the couple’s split broke last week.
Peter has also been out of the UK, choosing to spend time in Cyprus with his family in the wake of the separation.
Upon his return today, the 36-year-old singer will find his belongings – which include designer clothes, precious family photos, jewellery, gym equipment and the first copies of some of his CDs – gone. The source added: 'Peter is in for a bit of a shock.
Everything he owns has been taken from the home and put into storage.'
The couple are set to meet back in England tomorrow (21.05.09) to discuss arrangements for the children they raise together – son Junior, three, 23-month old daughter Princess Tiaamii and Katie’s son Harvey, six, from a previous relationship.
Meanwhile, Katie has insisted she will not cry for Peter anymore and is already planning to move on, just nine days after they separated.
The 30-year-old beauty said: 'No other guy has made me cry as much as Pete. But I’m not going to shed another tear over him. I don’t want us to split up. I love my husband but I can’t sit around crying. This is a new story and new chapter in my life.'
Beyonce on a mission to lose weight
Beyonce Knowles buys clothes which are too small for her as a motivation to lose weight.
The singer-and-actress, who is famed for her curvy figure, admits it takes a lot of hard work for her to stay in shape so she needs to have a goal.
She said: "I buy something too small and then say, 'I have a reason.' I need to wear these jeans or this hot dress."
The 27-year-old beauty also says her dream of winning an Oscar drives her on when she is working out. Talking about a painting in her gym which features the famous gold statue, she revealed: "I look at it, and I'm like, 'OK, I have to stay in shape.' "
Although she would like to lose a few pounds, Beyonce - who is married to hip-hop star Jay-Z - admits she wasn't happy when she shed 15lbs to play Deena Jones in 'Dreamgirls'.
She added to Self magazine: "I felt very chic, like a model. But it didn't look natural for me. I didn't feel very sexy or feminine, and I didn't have much confidence because I didn't feel like myself."
The singer-and-actress, who is famed for her curvy figure, admits it takes a lot of hard work for her to stay in shape so she needs to have a goal.
She said: "I buy something too small and then say, 'I have a reason.' I need to wear these jeans or this hot dress."
The 27-year-old beauty also says her dream of winning an Oscar drives her on when she is working out. Talking about a painting in her gym which features the famous gold statue, she revealed: "I look at it, and I'm like, 'OK, I have to stay in shape.' "
Although she would like to lose a few pounds, Beyonce - who is married to hip-hop star Jay-Z - admits she wasn't happy when she shed 15lbs to play Deena Jones in 'Dreamgirls'.
She added to Self magazine: "I felt very chic, like a model. But it didn't look natural for me. I didn't feel very sexy or feminine, and I didn't have much confidence because I didn't feel like myself."
Britney sued by bodyguard
Britney Spears’ ex-bodyguard is suing her.
In court documents filmed on Monday (18.05.09), Kerry Vine claims he was hurt while working at her former home in Los Angeles in March 2008.
The documents state: 'Advanced Security Concepts negligently operated their business thereby causing injuries to Vine who worked for Spears at the time. Spears breached that duty of care to the plaintiff by failing to ensure that he could safely perform duties that Advanced Security Concepts ordered him to perform."
Kerry is suing for personal injury, battery and negligence which he claims caused him to lose wages and incur medical and hospital costs. He also alleges loss of personal property and earning capacity.
A hearing will take place on September 2. This is the latest legal issue to befall Britney. Last month, she was granted a restraining order against her former manager Sam Lutfi which banned him from being within 100 yards of her for three years.
Sam is also barred from trying to contact the 27-year-old singer via email, phone or mail.
Lawyer Jon Eardley - who previously questioned why Britney's father Jamie was made co-conservator of her professional and personal affairs last year – is also included in the same restraining order.
In court documents filmed on Monday (18.05.09), Kerry Vine claims he was hurt while working at her former home in Los Angeles in March 2008.
The documents state: 'Advanced Security Concepts negligently operated their business thereby causing injuries to Vine who worked for Spears at the time. Spears breached that duty of care to the plaintiff by failing to ensure that he could safely perform duties that Advanced Security Concepts ordered him to perform."
Kerry is suing for personal injury, battery and negligence which he claims caused him to lose wages and incur medical and hospital costs. He also alleges loss of personal property and earning capacity.
A hearing will take place on September 2. This is the latest legal issue to befall Britney. Last month, she was granted a restraining order against her former manager Sam Lutfi which banned him from being within 100 yards of her for three years.
Sam is also barred from trying to contact the 27-year-old singer via email, phone or mail.
Lawyer Jon Eardley - who previously questioned why Britney's father Jamie was made co-conservator of her professional and personal affairs last year – is also included in the same restraining order.
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