Cirque du Soleil are to recreate Michael Jackson's Neverland Ranch in Las Vegas

The Canadian entertainment company plan to turn the Mandalay Bay resort into a tribute attraction to the late 'King of Pop' which will include a lounge inspired by the singer, a museum of memorabilia and a theatre which will be a replicate of the pop legend's famous home.

In an announcement made at the hotel and casino on Wednesday (28.04.11) ' which was attended by Michael's brother Jackie - Cirque du Soleil President Daniel Lamarre said: 'This place, Mandalay Bay, is going to become the home of Michael Jackson in many, many ways."

John Branca, co-executor of the Jackson estate, has also revealed the attraction will contain items from the star's home.

He said: 'Very few fans would ever get to visit Michael's Neverland Ranch because of its remote location. Now they can.'

The Las Vegas tribute to the 'Billie Jean' hitmaker is set to open in 2013, and is the latest collaboration between the circus troupe and the Jackson estate.

Cirque du Soleil's new show, 'Michael Jackson: The Immortal World Tour' ' which cost $57 million to create ' is set to open in Montreal, Canada, in October and will then tour 30 cities across North America, including New York, Miami, Denver, New Orleans, Philadelphia and Los Angeles.

When the show hits the Mandalay Bay in Las Vegas in December it will coincide with a fan convention which will launch the permanent tribute to Michael.

'Michael Jackson: The Immortal World Tour' contains many of Michael's greatest hits, clips of his iconic music videos and several as-yet-unreleased songs.

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Lady Gaga throws royal wedding-themed party to mark the end of her tour

The eccentric singer marked the end of her 'Monster's Ball' tour on Wednesday (27.04.11) by throwing a huge bash inspired by today's (29.04.11) nuptials between Prince William and Kate Middleton for her friends, family and crew in Cleveland, Ohio.

According to insiders, the 'Judas' singer decorated the venue with Union Jack bunting and served her guests ' including her mother Cynthia - traditional English fare such as cucumber sandwiches, coronation chicken and crumpets with jam, with gin cocktails served in royal mugs.

A source told the Daily Mirror newspaper: 'Gaga had the time of her life ' on occasion she was even talking in a London accent.

'Her attention to detail was impressive. She had a special room decorated backstage in British flags and bunting and everyone was told to work the royal look.'

Gaga, 25, dressed up as William's great-grandmother, the late Queen Mother, in what was described as a 'unique interpretation' of the royal, while her entourage were also creative in their costumes.

The source added: 'Her dancers came dressed as Wills and Harry, Henry VIII and even corgis, like the Queen's dogs.'

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Mel B is to become a judge on the Australian 'X Factor'

The former Spice Girls singer ' who is due to give birth to her first child with husband Stephen Belafonte in June or July ' will be replacing radio DJ Kyle Sandilands on the panel for the talent search show.

With filming commencing just weeks after the 35-year-old star is due to give birth, Mel will be joining Boyzone star Ronan Keating and Australian singer Guy Sebastian in the hot seats.

She said:"I love Australia and can't wait to see all the amazing talent the country has to offer."

Meanwhile, the fourth and final judge ' who will replace 'Torn' hitmaker Natalie Imbruglia ' is yet to be announced, but it is widely rumoured former 'Neighbours' actress Natalie Bassingthwaighte will assume the role.

Mel ' who also has two daughters, Phoenix, 12, and Angel, four, from previous relationships and is currently based in Los Angeles ' recently hinted she would be taking over from Cheryl Cole on the UK version of the show.

The 35-year-old star said:"I think I might be coming over for quite some time at some point next year. Well, I'm not going by myself, am I? The whole family is going to move, I think.

"I don't think I was meant to say that though. Oh sorry, pregnant brain, maybe that was a secret."

Girls Aloud singer Cheryl is leaving her position on the British version to take a judging role on the upcoming US version along with show boss Simon Cowell.

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Sinitta feared she would die when a tumour was found in her stomach

The former pop star has revealed she was terrified when she was rushed to hospital two months ago to have the growth removed and was worried that the 'worst case scenario' would happen - leaving her adopted children Magdalena, six and Zac, five, without a mother.

She said:"I went for my annual check-up and there was the tumour. It was the size of a large fist.

"{I feared} the worst case scenario ' I only adopted my babies a few years ago and they're still so young. I really believe in God so I started praying like crazy.'

Luckily the 42-year-old personality - who once dated Simon Cowell and has appeared on 'The X Factor' as his assistant - was given the all-clear.

Explaining her relief, she said:"I can only describe it as being born again. I must have been really panicking inside because the relief was so tremendous. All I could think about was my babies and my mum.'

Now she's back to fighting fit, Sinitta has her hopes pinned on a role in the American version of 'The X Factor'.

She told New! magazine:"I told Simon the night before I went into hospital. He was quite stunned but positive.

"I'd love my usual role or a judge's role."

The brunette also hopes she won't be snubbed in favour of judge Cheryl Cole, who is rumoured for a role stateside.

She admitted:"I'd be miserable. The only thing he could do to make it up to me would be to make me a judge on the UK version."

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Alice Cooper in holographic 4D with Jagermeister at Battersea Power Station

Jagermeister have announced a ground-breaking exclusive 'Jägermeister Ice Cold Event' taking place on Wednesday 11 May 2011 at Battersea Power Station, starring legendary rock 'n' roll royalty Alice Cooper appearing in 4D.

The 'Jagermeister Ice Cold Event' is set to make history as the UK's first holographic 4D rock gig and will celebrate the release of the new Alice Cooper Box Set OLD SCHOOL: 1964-1974.

Featuring original band members Alice Cooper, Dennis Dunaway, Neal Smith and Michael Bruce, plus Steve Hunter standing-in for the late Glen Buxton, the 'Jägermeister Ice Cold Event' will be the first time the group has 'appeared' together in the UK since 1972.

'We couldn't resist this,' says Alice, 'Working with Jagermeister to appear as holograms on the other side of the Atlantic is the ultimate experience, a cutting-edge conjuring trick that celebrates the future and our history. We can't wait to see the results.'

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Liverpool bands get together for charity @ Fiesta Obscenic 2011

It's a humble affair in a tight and cosy environment, this year's Fiesta Obscenic takes place at Wostenholme Creative Space, Liverpool on Saturday 7th May with over 30 bands coming together to raise money for the British Red Cross and their work in Japan and Libya.

The basic idea is to bring as many great music scenes together in Liverpool as possible while doing something good for people who need the money and support more than us. Last year over 20 bands played and with the help of all those who came,£700 was raised for Ovarian Cancer Action.

In light of the recent happenings in both Japan and Libya, this year the Fiesta will be aimed at supporting the efforts of the British Red Cross and the appeals they have launched for both sets of victims. http://www.redcross.org.uk/

All ideas and donations are welcome. Get thinking. Last years Fiesta wouldn't have been possible at all without the kind help of some very talented and selfless people. If you think you can volunteer or contribute in anyway, email: obscenic@hotmail.co.uk

Organisers have been working on a pretty eclectic and exciting line up for the Fiesta with help from a few friends across the UK, and here it is;

F I E S T A O B S C E N I C 2 0 1 1

Wolstenholme Creative Space

Midday - Late

Dogshow

United Vibrations

Kazimier Krunk Band

Surprise Band #1

Sidney Bailey's No Good Punchin' Clowns

El Toro!

Stig Noise

Surprise Band #2

Vasco Da Gama

The Loud

Jonas Alaska, Mikhael Paskalev&Billie Van {Joint Set}

Stealing Sheep

Chrik

Dan Croll

James Canty

Serious Sam Barrett

WCOLT

100% Fuck Off

Carnival Kids

Surprise Band #3

Fieldhouse

Crushing Blows

JeanClaudeGodDamn

Emily&The Faves

Head Over Heels {Members of a.P.A.t.T. and Hammerfist}

Sing For Your Supper

Anna Lena

White Bicycles

Sea Legs

Secret Garden Gathering

Jethro Fox

Nadine Carina

If you're in support of this could you please, please invite all your friends to the event page and share the link on your walls as regularly as possible?!Word of mouth does wonders. Just copy and paste this link:www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=192992397407942

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LeAnn Rimes married Eddie Cibrian in a small ceremony yesterday

LeAnn Rimes married Eddie Cibrian in a small ceremony in California yesterday (22.04.11).

The country singer ' who was married to dancer Dean Sheremet when she met Eddie, who was also married, on the set of TV movie 'Northern Lights' ' wore a dress by Reem Acra and exchanged vows in a private home in the US state in front of 40 guests.

LeAnn's spokesperson confirmed to People.com: 'LeAnn and Eddie were happily married surrounded by their closest family and friends. They thank everyone for their well wishes.'

Eddie's children Mason, seven and Jake, four ' from his previous marriage to make-up artist Brandi Glanville ' were at the wedding.

The37-year-old actor proposed ' with a 5-carat diamond ring - to the 'Can't Fight The Moonlight' hitmaker over the Christmas period and guests were told they were attending an engagement party to celebrate this weekend, but the couple surprised guests by marrying.

LeAnn recently claimed the extra-marital affair between the pair was not done 'in the right way' and she admitted things got 'really messy'.

She said: ' know I didn't do it the right way. I didn't have the tools to know how to do it the right way, how to let go the right way.

''d never been taught that. I have the strength now but I didn't at the time. So it got really messy, but I have learned a lot from that. And I'm not glad it happened, but I know why it did.'

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Christina Aguilera to be the first star immortalised on Hollywood's new Gay Walk of Fame

The 'Beautiful' singer ' who recently finalised her divorce to ex-husband Jordan Bratman ' will become the first inductee at the new attraction at West Hollywood eatery The Abbey by cementing her hands and feet in the sidewalk.

Stevie St. John, representative for the Los Angeles Gay and Lesbian Center, explained the 30-year-old singer was chosen as the first gay icon to appear on the new Walk of Fame because of the work she has done in speaking out in support of equality within the homosexual community.

He told gossip website RadarOnline:"We're proud of Christina, who's always supported causes important to gay people. We applaud her for speaking out in favour of equality and working to support the community.'

Legendary gay hotspot The Abbey was one of late screen legend Elizabeth Taylor's favourite hangouts, and when owners decided to recently remodel the club, they chose to include the Gay Walk of Fame as an attraction.

Christina recently admitted she gets bedroom advice from her gay pals because she thinks they understand her problems better than anyone else.

She said:"I love giving my male friends advice. And when I need advice myself? I go to my gay guy friends. They're very understanding and they are often coming from the same perspective.

"Who's better at giving advice, gay or straight guys? Well that depends on the advice you're looking for. If it's bedroom-related, my gay friends are the best. They just lay it out there!"

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Britney Spears 'was like a little kid' in the recording studio with will.i.am

The Black Eyed Peas star wrote the track 'Big Fat Bass' for Britney's new album 'Femme Fatale' and loved working with her because her enthusiasm was infectious.

He said:"I discovered her love for music. I have never seen anyone, like, come alive, full of excitement and giggling and laughing behind the mic.

'She was like a little kid when she was recording the song and it just brought the whole atmosphere, it changed the whole atmosphere when someone really loves music. So it was great working with her."

Despite Britney's enthusiasm, will.i.am said she is also completely professional and didn't any advice from him.

He added to MTV:"When someone's excited to go out and just do it, what advice? You don't need no advice. She is like, 'When I say on the song, 'You all better get ready for the kick drum,'' she was already anticipating what she was going to do onstage when that beat broke down.

'Adding that type of perspective, when we were recording it, you don't need to give nobody like Britney advice."

Meanwhile, will.i.am and the other members of the Black Eyed Peas ' Fergie, Taboo and apl.de.ap ' have announced plans to open a school for New York teenagers to learn video and music production through their charitable organisation, The Peapod Foundation.

will.i.am said:"Our passion for music and media was fuelled by many generous people on our road to success. Expanding the network of Peapod Adobe Youth Voices academies enables us to pay it forward, giving more youth the skills and encouragement they need to realise their dreams."

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Simon Cowell thinks it's impossible for people not to be attracted to Cheryl Cole

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Big Chill Line-up Announced

Big Chill have finally released their line up for this summer's festival, announcing a surprise headliner in Kanye West. Alongside the R n B megastar is The Chemical Brothers, Jessie J, Chipmunk&Calvin Harris to name but a few. The festival seems to have moved away from booking a varied line-up as Lily Allen headlined the bash last year, although few could argue about the quality of the bands on show this time around. The full line-up can be viewed on http://www.bigchill.net/festival/line-up.

Tickets are still available for the festival taking place at Eastnor Castle Deer Park from August 4-7th priced at£165.00 plus booking fees.

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Edinburghs Best Bands to Release Album for Sick Kids Hospital

The best of the Edinburgh music scene have come together to release an album in aid of The Sick Kids Hospital in Edinburgh.

The album,"No Colour Too Strong To Paint"will be released on the 7th May 2011 and will be available to buy online, and a limited edition CD will be on sale at the launch party. It features the very best Edinburgh artists and provides a great snapshot of the current Edinburgh scene.

Confirmed artists so far are The Thanes, Delta Mainline, Frantic Chant, My Electric Love Affair, Steve Heron, The Valkary's, White Heath, The Jackals, Imperial Racing Club, The OK Social Club, Scrap Brain, Epic26, The 10.04's,John Durnan, Matt Norris And The Moon, The Lunes, The Remnant Kings,The Steals, Inspired, David Winpenny and Nicky Carder.

The Sick Kids Friends Foundation was set up in 1992 to support the work of the Royal Hospital for Sick Children in Edinburgh. The Hospital receives over 100,000 children through its doors each year from all over the East of Scotland.

The album launch party will be at Maggies Chamber in Edinburgh on the 7th of May. Playing live will be Frantic Chant, My Electric Love Affair, White Heath, Steve Heron, The Steals, The Remnant Kings and David Winpenny.

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Alicia Keys to mark anniversary of her 'Songs in A Minor' album with a special London gig

Alicia Keys is to mark the 10-year anniversary of her 'Songs in A Minor' album with a special London concert.

The 'Empire State of Mind' hitmaker is to celebrate a decade since the release of her debut LP by performing at the historic Royal Albert Hall on June 13.

The intimate show, entitled 'Piano&I: A One Night Only Event With Alicia Keys', will see the singer perform tracks from the album, as well as some of her other classic hits, accompanied just by her piano.

She told BBC Radio 1's Newsbeat:"It's incredible that I've been able to make it 10 years and here we are celebrating that.

"London is so good to me. I want to show my gratitude."

In addition to the concert, Alicia - who will also tell stories about her career during the show - is releasing deluxe and collectors' editions of 'Songs in A Minor' on June 27.

The new reworking of the album will also feature 10 tracks penned by the singer at the time she was first writing the album.

She said:"I think back to a time when I barely thought an album would be able to come out just because there were so many trials and tribulations.

"When the record did finally come out and was able to be heard and people fell in love with it, it was a testament to doing great music and not allowing people's negativity stop you from what you dream."

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Christina Aguilera's divorce has been finalized

The pop star's marriage to music executive Jordan Bratman was legally ended today (15.04.11) in California after the required six-month waiting period from the date divorce papers were filed by Christina in October 2010 had elapsed.

The former couple had already finalized a settlement in February and had agreed to share custody of their three-year-old son Max, although the specific terms of their care agreement have not been made public.

It is believed they divided their assets according to their prenuptial agreement.

Christina - who is now dating 25-year-old Matt Rutler, who she met when he worked as an assistant on her film 'Burlesque' - recently admitted she has learned to laugh about the"hiccups"in her personal life.

The singer-and-actress - who was arrested for public intoxication along with Matt in March - previously said:"I can laugh about my own hiccups and my own experiences in life because I'm getting through it ... In light of the past year, there have been obvious setbacks. I've gone through a really hard divorce, and anyone who has gone through a divorce will speak about how hard the journey is from start to finish. It's a life-uprooting time and there have been hiccups along the way that unfortunately the whole world gets to witness and judge."

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Lily Allen has 'completely blown' her wedding budget

The 'Not Fair' singer is set to marry fiance Sam Cooper on June 11 and while she initially wanted the nuptials to be a small affair, they have now become a lot bigger as she doesn't want any expense spared for her big day.

A source close to Lily ' whose wedding dresses is being created by Chanel designer Karl Lagerfeld ' said: ' think the wedding dress itself is going to cost a small fortune. And her sisters, Teddy and Sarah, who are bridesmaids, are getting Chanel dresses too. If there was a budget for the wedding, it's been completely blown. It's gone from a small intimate family do with close friends, to something huge. There are so many people Lily feels she needs to invite. She also wants the champagne to flow and the food to be amazing.'

Friends claim Lily is getting obsessed with the wedding and is often up all night finalising plans.

The source added to more! magazine: 'Lily is obviously thrilled about marrying Sam. I'd say he's the love of her life and, of course, she'll want the day itself to be perfect. She's staying up all night, writing lists and constantly chopping and changing the seating plans and other details.'

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Coldplay fans do it less than Nirvana...fans

Coldplay fans are least likely to bonk on a first date but Nirvana fans root like rabbits. That is the finding in a survey released this week.

Tastebuds.fm is a dating service based on your music tastes. It connects people who share the same passion for music artists.

The company surveyed 400 users and the findings were interesting indeed. Want sex on a first date? Then you are better off finding a friend who likes Nirvana, Metallica or Linkin Park.

Want to hold hands on a first date and nothing much else? Then the Coldplay, Adele, Katy Perry and Lady Gaga fans are best suited to your emotions.

Ironically, fans of The Strokes are unlikely to get stroked on a first date and if you want head, stay away from Radiohead fans.

Kanye West, Gorillaz, Daft Punk and Eminem fans are far more likely to get laid on a first date than Kings Of Leon, Muse and Rihanna fans.

Tastebuds.fm asked the question 'how far would you go on a first date'?

The responses were a. I'd only meet up for a cha. b. Perhaps a kiss c. All the way, if there was chemistry.

As for Blur vs Oasis fans, Blur fans are more likely to put out on day one that Oasis fans.

The survey was conducted by tastebuds.fm on week ending Sunday March 27, 2011.

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System Of A Down get fans to choose Download set

SYSTEM OF A DOWN are asking fans to send in their top 6 set list requests for their upcoming tour dates including their headlining slot at the Download Festival on Saturday 11 June!

As an extra incentive, the band will select a winner from each tour city to win tickets to that show and also a signed set list

Head on over to http://www.systemofadown.com/yoursetlist/gb/ to vote for your favourite System songs to hear at the Download Festival..BOUNCE!! (pogo pogo pogo pogo)

Def Leppard, System Of A Down and Linkin Park headline the Download Festival, 10-12 June 2011 at Donington Park

Limited amount of day tickets go on sale 9am Friday 15 April, for tickets and more information please visit www.downloadfestival.co.uk

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Paul Simon new album 'So Beautiful or So What' out in June

Paul Simon will release his eagerly anticipated new album, 'So Beautiful or So What', on June 13th through Hear Music/Concord Music Group.

Produced by Phil Ramone and Paul Simon, the ten track album ' his 12th solo studio record - sees Simon crafting his songs around harmony and song structure instead of the beat-driven form of writing which has inspired him since the mid-1980s.

'Since 'Graceland', I've always made the record based on either making the tracks or the percussion first,' Simon told Rolling Stone. 'This time the stimuli was a guitar in my lap. That takes me back to 'Still Crazy After All These Years' or 'Something So Right'.'

Opening with a song for all seasons 'Getting Ready for Christmas Day', the album starts as it means to go on, with a dry wit, keen political awareness (both personal and global) and a damn fine melody.

'The Afterlife' muses on the next world over a laid back Soca beat and the taut 'Love Is Eternal Sacred Light' on the power of good and evil while the tender 'Questions for the Angels' tells its tale of messengers of god and the homeless wandering the streets of Brooklyn and the title track gives listeners a chicken gumbo recipe.

Recording the demos in the equipment packed cottage next to his house in Connecticut, guitarist Vincent Nguini and percussionist Steve Shehan offered up their talents, as did Grizzly Bear's drummer, Chris Bear, who contributed electronic drum parts.

Taking more than a year to perfect, Simon has revealed that 'So Beautiful or So What' reminds him of his very first solo release, his acclaimed 1972 album 'Paul Simon'.

Paul Simon will be playing a number of live shows in the UK in June and July including:

June

Thu. 23rd NOTTINGHAM, Royal Concert Hall

Fri. 24th GLASGOW, Clyde Auditorium

Mon. 27th BOURNEMOUTH, BIC

Tue. 28th LONDON HMV Hammersmith Apollo

Thu. 30th BIRMINGHAM NIA Academy

July

Sun. 3rd MANCHESTER O2 Apollo

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Two Door Cinema Club to record second album at home

The Irish 'I Can Talk' band have recently started living together and have plan to set up a studio so they can work on new material once they finish touring and performing at festivals this summer.

Singer Alex Trimble said:"We've just moved in to a house - we're setting up a studio in there, so I guess after festival season we'll have a little more time off and just keep recording and hopefully make another record, or maybe two, and just see what happens."

The indie trio ' also including guitarist Sam Halliday and bassist Kevin Baird ' are set to play at festivals on both sides of the Atlantic this year including Coachella in California, but they claim appearing at Glastonbury in the UK has been their favourite experience so far as they have fond memories of meeting their musical heroes there.

Alex added to Spinner.com:"It is absolutely crazy. I mean, last year we played the 'other stage' at Glastonbury which is sort of like the second stage dine-in.

"I mean, you're playing with artists that you grew up with and you're playing with the bands that inspired you and the people that made you want to write music and stuff.

"It's weird when you're hanging backstage and one of those people walks past you. You're in such close proximity with all these people you've known but not met all your life.'

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U2's 360 Degree tour to become biggest in history on Sunday night

When U2 walks on the stage in Sao Paulo, Brazil on Sunday night, they will be setting the record for the biggest tour in music history.

By the numbers, they will have passed the previous record of $558 million gross set by the Rolling Stones' A Bigger Bang Tour which ran from 2005 to 2007. They will also have sold seven-million tickets which surpasses the Stones again, who sold 6.4 million during their shows. All of this was done in 110 shows.

The tour goes through to July 30th when it ends in Moncton, NB. By that time, it is expected that they will have taken in over $700 million.

Group manager, Paul McGuinness told Billboard that the record was"something we're very proud of having set and to set it with a further 20-plus shows to go on the tour is kind of mind-blowing. It means that it's a record that will probably never be outstripped."

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Kate Nash would never strip off to sell records

The 23-year-old singer would never 'show her body' to promote her image, claiming being a female pop star with opinions is enough to leave the world 'freaked out'.

She said: ' wouldn't show my body to sell music, but I am very opinionated and passionate about what I do. I'm a musician. I'm not a stripper or a model.

'But I don't think that makes me the girl next door. It is riskier not to take your kit off and have opinions and be smart and powerful. The world feels freaked out by that.'

The 'Foundations' hitmaker ' who released her second album 'My Best Friend Is You' last year ' believes getting naked to promote herself would have a negative impact on young girls who listen to her music.

She added: 't's a shame that 14-year-old girls are made to think they have to be sexy, thin, tanned and blonde to get a boyfriend.

'Pop stars can still be attractive and sexy without being a pin-up, blow-up doll. Intelligence is a factor as well.'

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Arctic Monkeys almost called their fourth album 'The Blondo-Sonic Rape Alarm.'

The 'Cornerstone' rockers said although people might think their final decision, 'Suck it and See', unusual, they would have been even more surprised by other names they considered, including 'The Rain-Shaped Shimmer Trap' and 'The Thunder-Suckle Fuss Canyon'.

Singer and guitarist Alex Turner told NME magazine:"We were trying to think of album titles all the time when we were in Los Angeles, as a sort of exercise to try and stumble across something we thought we'd try and name something else and then steal that as our album title.

"So you know fuzz pedals for guitars? Hey usually have quite colourful names. So we were trying to think of fuzz pedal names in the hope it would lead us to an album title."

However, despite the band - which also includes Jamie Cook, Nick O'Malley and Matt Helders - not using one their more obscure titles for the album, the potential names appear in its song lyrics.

Alex added:"We got a load of them like 'The Thunder-Suckle Fuss Canyon', which is a lyric that did finally get in there, on 'Library Pictures'.

"It goes, 'We're going riding through the thunder-suckle fuss canyon' and then does a countdown to lift-off."

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Adam Ant wants to take over from Johnny Depp in the 'Pirates of the Caribbean' movies

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Motley Crue singer charged with battery domestic violence and disorderly conduct

The musician - who was released from jail in February for driving under the influence (DUI) - has been accused of poking his finger into the chest of ex-girlfriend Alicia Jacobs in Las Vegas Hilton's Shimmer Lounge showroom on March 24, as well as cursing and pointing or poking at Jacobs and her friends, John Katsilometes and Patricia McCrone.

According to gossip website TMZ, the criminal complaint - which was filed last week in Clark County, Nevada - states:"Neil poked three people with his right index finger ... each time stating the words, 'f**k you.'"

Neil's lawyer, David Chesnoff, says his client will plead not guilty to the battery and disorderly conduct charges, when he appears Las Vegas Justice Court on May 2.

Chesnoff said:"There are two sides to every story, especially when there are issues surrounding relationships. We are looking forward to a trial on the matter."

Neil and Jacobs split in March after seven months of dating and she has since claimed she is scared to be in a room with him.

If found guilty, Neil, 50, could face up to 12 months in jail and a $2,000 fine.

As well as serving jail time earlier this year, in 1984 he pleaded guilty to manslaughter after he crashed his car in Redondo Beach, California, killing his 24-year-old passenger Nicholas Dingley, known as Razzle - drummer with the band Hanoi Rocks - and seriously injuring two other people.

He served just 20 days in jail and was ordered to pay $2.5 million in restitution to victims.

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Ringo Starr gives his drum kit to a teenage brain cancer survivor

The former Beatles star met with 17-year-old Alexx Kipp ' who also suffers from Tourette's Syndrome ' at the Los Angeles' Hard Rock Cafe as part of a new partnership between the restaurant chain and the Make-A'Wish Foundation last week and gave Alexx a black and white set of Ludwig drums, before playing on the kit with him.

Alexx - who has been playing drums since he was eight ' had wanted to meet Ringo for several years, and last year his family approached the charity to try and grant him his wish.

His father Charles Kipp said: 'Alexx came to me one morning and he said, 'Dad, I had a dream last night and I met Ringo.'

'This was before we knew it was going to happen. About a week later we got the call. I told him, 'It looks like your dream came true.' '

Alexx's next goal is to learn the Beatles hit 'I Am The Walrus' and he was given some advice by Ringo.

According to the Los Angeles Times newspaper, Ringo told him: ' get the easy bit. I come, I say hi, we hang out, we have a bit of fun.

'n the band I was in, we knew when we'd done the take, because it just feels good. It's like golf: When you hit that ball right, you know. You feel it - you feel the connection. And connecting is good.'

The musical legend also spoke about his ongoing involvement with the Make-A-Wish Foundation ' who accept requests from children with life-threatening illnesses and try and make them happen ' admitting it gives him a different perspective on life.

He said: 't's huge. It puts you in your place. You think you've got a cold - you're all, 'Oh, what about me?' Then you help these kids. You think of the families. I've got children too, and it's got to be hard.'

Ringo has designed a T-shirt which will be sold throughout Hard Rock International locations, with proceeds benefiting his Lotus Foundation, which directly supports Make-A-Wish.

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AC/DC drummer has drug conviction overturned

Phil Rudd, drummer for AC/DC, has had his recent conviction for marijuana possession overturned in New Zealand.

Rudd was fined in December after marijuana was found on his houseboat in Tauranga, New Zealand. While the fine was small, Phil was concerned that having the charge on his record would make it hard or impossible for him to enter some countries while on tour.

Judge Alayne Wills agreed with Rudd's lawyer contention that making it hard for Rudd to tour could adversely affect others who depended on him and overturned the sentence; however, she ordered Rudd to pay $1,500 in legal and court fees, much higher than his original fine of $100.

AC/DC's tour in 2010 sold $177 million worth of tickets, making it the second biggest tour of the year.

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Snoop Dogg thinks Charlie Sheen is 'abnormal'

The legendary rapper ' who is currently laying down a track with the troubled actor ' admitted while the former 'Two and a Half Men' star is unusual, he is having a 'crazy' time working with him.

Snoop said: 'Me and Charlie, we're working on something right now in the studio. Trying to put some music together. Something real crazy. He's a brilliant guy. I'm having so much fun just being around him.

"I love having relationships with different people who aren't the normal, who aren't the usual. One thing about Charlie, he's not normal, he's not usual.'

Snoop explained the unlikely duo are hoping to put out some of their material on micro-blogging site twitter over the coming week.

Speaking on 'Lopez Tonight', he added: 'We'll probably put something out on twitter in about three or four days.'

Charlie announced the pair's plans to create a single earlier in the week, explaining he is hoping to officially release the track following the close of his 'Violent Torpedo of Truth' tour on May 3.

He tweeted: 'Warlock meets his makers-music makers that is @SnoopDogg @robpatterson666 get ready to rock the Sheenius within!(sic)."

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Queensryche make it to 30 years

Happy 30th to metal band Queensryche. The Bellevue, Washington band will celebrate the milestone by releasing their 12th studio album 'Dedicated To Chaos' later this year.

Queensryche signed with Roadrunner Records in 2010. This will be the band's first album for the metal label. The current line-up for the band includes original members Geoff Tate. Michael Wilton, Scott Rockenfield and Eddie Jackson with Parker Lundgren who joined in 2009. (Lundgren is also the son-on-law of signer Geoff Tate.

'Modern life moves fast,' commented Geoff Tate about the album. 'Plug into the rhythm of the now with our 12th studio album, Dedicated to Chaos. It's a clash and slash of musical experimentation anchored by the pulse of digital code.'

The release date for 'Dedicated To Chaos' is expected to be mid-year. Queensryche will also tour the album.

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Jane's Addiction preview first new song in eight years

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