Monday, 28 February 2011

Virgin catches the eye with Madness ad sync

The latest evidence of publishers developing initiatives to increase demand for popular song lyrics finds EMI licensing the use of verses taken from Madness?s 1982 hit Our House for a voiceover to Virgin Media?s eye-catching Our Street spot.

Source: http://www.musicweek.com/story.asp?sectioncode=1&storycode=1044362&c=1

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Napster: cloud innovation for music depends on ?realistic licensing?

Users are set to flock to paid online music services in 2011 as increased sophistication in the cloud presents greater value for both artists and consumers when compared to traditional music outlets, writes Napster Europe VP of sales...

Source: http://www.musicweek.com/story.asp?sectioncode=1&storycode=1044342&c=1

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Grammy award caps songwriter Josh Kear's year

Newly crowned Grammy song of the year co-writer Josh Kear has committed to making regular trips to London part of his schedule after flying in last week to partner with some of the UK?s most successful contemporary songwriters.

Source: http://www.musicweek.com/story.asp?sectioncode=1&storycode=1044361&c=1

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Want to see a pic of Dom's new glasses?

Here's what the team is doing today...

Chris - is going to see the movie 'Paul' today with his friends and then he has a few other people to see throughout the day; he's cooking for a mate tonight

Dave - is also going to see the movie 'Paul' and then he's going to go ice skating

Tina - is also seeing the film 'Paul' and then she'll see where the rest of the day goes for her

Dom - is not going to the screening today as he has to write and present the Oddbox; he'll also be enjoying his new glasses

Sam - is going to the screening today and then she'll be busy working in the office

Matt - is busy working in the office, then tonight he's going out with a group of friends

Aled - has got a meeting, which he's hoping to get out of so he can go to the screening - he's also meeting Peaches Geldof today

And here's a photo of Dom's new glasses which he wore for the first time today:

Dom's new glasses

Source: http://www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/chrismoyles/2011/02/want_to_see_a_pic_of_doms_new.html

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Dave's 'hot bod'

Today we made a startling discovery - that our very own Dave Vitty has done a glossy magazine photoshoot, clad in nothing but a pair of tight white boxer shorts.

You may have heard our shocked reactions during today's show.

Click on the link below to make your own mind up. Be warned though...it's not for the faint hearted!

http://www.nowmagazine.co.uk/celebrity-news/516936/comedy-dave-unveils-his-hot-bod-who-knew/

Source: http://www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/chrismoyles/2011/02/daves_hot_bod.html

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Brits performers sell three times as many units as in 2010

Brits 2011 winners and performers collectively generated three times as many extra sales of their current albums during the week of the event than their 2010 equivalents managed last year, new research by Music Week reveals.

Source: http://www.musicweek.com/story.asp?sectioncode=1&storycode=1044354&c=1

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Rihanna and Ciara Have Twitter Cat Fight

Meow. Rihanna and Ciara got into a verbal bitch slap fest via Twitter this weekend, but the ladies have since patched things up. Ciara had said in an interview that RiRi was no longer nice to her and then RiRi responded over a series of Tweets and Ciara fired back, and then they made up. It was

Source: http://www.artistdirect.com/entertainment-news/article/rihanna-and-ciara-have-twitter-cat-fight/8718604

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Napster: cloud innovation for music depends on ?realistic licensing?

Users are set to flock to paid online music services in 2011 as increased sophistication in the cloud presents greater value for both artists and consumers when compared to traditional music outlets, writes Napster Europe VP of sales...

Source: http://www.musicweek.com/story.asp?sectioncode=1&storycode=1044342&c=1

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M-M-M-M-M-M-M-M-M-M-M-Monday

Chris - is going to the gym, packing his parents back up north and then he's sleeping for the rest of the day

Dave - is going ice skating today

Dom - is presenting Newsbeat at lunchtime and then a man is coming to take down his marquee this afternoon

Tina - has meetings and then she's going to the gym

Aled - is having hair laser surgery this afternoon and then he's going indoor sky diving this evening

Matt - has record company appointments this afternoon and then tonight he's got a quiet night in

Sam - is on a course

Source: http://www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/chrismoyles/2011/02/m-m-m-m-m-m-m-m-m-m-m-monday.html

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Moby, The Crystal Method, and Shepard Fairey to Headline Star-Studded Benefit for Courage Campaign on March 2nd at the Avalon in Hollywood

Hosted by Lisa Edelstein, Heather Grahama and Academy Award-winning director & writer Paul Haggis, along with renowned activist & AIDS Quilt creator Cleve Jones, the DANCE FOR EQUALITY event will feature DJ sets by multi-platinum recording artist Moby, Grammy nominated recording artists The Crystal

Source: http://www.artistdirect.com/entertainment-news/article/moby-the-crystal-method-and-shepard-fairey-to-headline-star-studded-benefit-for-courage-campaign-on-march-2nd-at-the-avalon-in-hollywood/8718613

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Circus Action

Do do doo-doo-do do do-do do dooooo.. that's the circus music as Annie & Grimmy went to Cirque Du Soleil at The Royal Albert hall to try and see if they could join the circus... check out how they got...

Source: http://www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/anniemac/2008/02/circus_action.shtml

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M-M-M-M-M-M-M-M-M-M-M-Monday

Chris - is going to the gym, packing his parents back up north and then he's sleeping for the rest of the day

Dave - is going ice skating today

Dom - is presenting Newsbeat at lunchtime and then a man is coming to take down his marquee this afternoon

Tina - has meetings and then she's going to the gym

Aled - is having hair laser surgery this afternoon and then he's going indoor sky diving this evening

Matt - has record company appointments this afternoon and then tonight he's got a quiet night in

Sam - is on a course

Source: http://www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/chrismoyles/2011/02/m-m-m-m-m-m-m-m-m-m-m-monday.html

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Nikki Sixx Joins Sirius XM Satellite Radio

Hot on the platform, leather Christian Louboutin heels of the one-year anniversary of his radio show, "Sixx Sense with Nikki Sixx and The Side Show Countdown with Nikki Sixx," Premiere Radio Networks announced it has launched the "Sixx Sense with Nikki Sixx" channel on SiriusXM Satellite Radio.

Source: http://www.artistdirect.com/entertainment-news/article/nikki-sixx-joins-sirius-xm-satellite-radio/8718585

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Spotify gets R.E.M. album exclusive

The new R.E.M. album, Collapse Into Now, is available exclusively to Spotify Premium subscribers from today (Monday), a week before its CD and download release.

Source: http://www.musicweek.com/story.asp?sectioncode=1&storycode=1044344&c=1

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Midweek Madness on the Chris Moyles Show

Chris - is going to the gym (Day 2 of 3 sessions this week), he's then going home and will be cooking a little chicken dish of his choosing (maybe curry - with no rice)

Aled - is dressing up as a vampire again and hanging out with Peaches Geldof

Dom - is doing a Peppa Pig voiceover today

Tina - is going for a long lunch with her cousin, and then her best friend is coming over to stay

Dave - has a meeting with Roy Walker in his imaginarium, he then has an interview on the Moan In on Five Live and then some more skating

Sam - has work to do and then will be off to an award ceremony, where an event she worked on as been nominated.

Matt - will be going to the playlist meeting and then he's going to a Deconstruction Records party tonight

Source: http://www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/chrismoyles/2011/02/midweek_madness_on_the_chris_m_2.html

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Monday, Monday

Chris - is going to the gym to get measured and weighed to see if another week of no bread and the tiniest amount of booze has made a difference...then it's Monday night slob on the sofa night

Dave - is presenting Football Express on 5Live tonight

Dom - is presenting the lunchtime edition of Newsbeat and then he's off to the gym again (he went for the first time on Friday)

Aled - has three meetings, training with his trainer, then sleep, Glee and Tool Academy

Sam - has 3 meetings, then off to the dentist to hopefully not have a filling.

Matt - has record company appointments this afternoon and then tonight he's going out with some work friends

Tina - is sleeping and then she's up to various bits and bobs

Source: http://www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/chrismoyles/2011/02/monday_monday_3.html

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Virgin catches the eye with Madness ad sync

The latest evidence of publishers developing initiatives to increase demand for popular song lyrics finds EMI licensing the use of verses taken from Madness?s 1982 hit Our House for a voiceover to Virgin Media?s eye-catching Our Street spot.

Source: http://www.musicweek.com/story.asp?sectioncode=1&storycode=1044362&c=1

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Mac's podcast links

So Annie in her post Christmas state couldn't quite work out how to put a link to Russell Brand's podcasts, so has called upon me to do it for her... which is great as this can count as her Christmas...

Source: http://www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/anniemac/2007/12/macs_podcast_links.shtml

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Tuesday's a pretty dull day, really

Chris - will be chilling, party organising and will be catching up on some movies

Dave - will be meeting Roy Walker in his imaginarium and then will be ice skating with friends

Dom - will be doing some news and then off to the gym

Tina - will be planning more ideas for her takeover tomorrow

Aled - will be having a quality sleep and then off to the gym.

Sam - doing lots of work, surprisingly, and then will be having a big dinner and glass of wine with friends

Matt - will also be doing lots of work, surprisingly, then tonight he's having a posh dinner with his housemate who he hasn't caught up with for ages

Source: http://www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/chrismoyles/2011/02/tuesdays_a_pretty_dull_day_rea.html

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Arcade Fire's Manager Responds to Grammy Criticism

Earlier this week, veteran music executive Steve Stoute criticized the Grammy Awards in a letter that appeared as an ad in the Sunday edition of The New York Times. He ready-aimed-fired at the dark horses in Arcade Fire, who performed two songs during the show and capped off the night by winning

Source: http://www.artistdirect.com/entertainment-news/article/arcade-fire-s-manager-responds-to-grammy-criticism/8718578

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Beggars man joins ThinkTank event

Beggars Group head of digital marketing David Emery is the latest senior executive to join the forthcoming ThinkTank debate examining the successful creation of a virtal hit.

Source: http://www.musicweek.com/story.asp?sectioncode=1&storycode=1044329&c=1

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CKY Announces "B-Sides & Rarities"

CKY will release B-Sides & Rarities on March 22nd through Mighty Loud Entertainment and Universal/Fontana. The 12-song compilation features a dozen unreleased, rare, and long out-of-print tracks culled from the historic past of a band that truly has done whatever they wanted for 15 years, without

Source: http://www.artistdirect.com/entertainment-news/article/cky-announces-b-sides-rarities/8718583

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Sunday, 27 February 2011

Eminem is Now Living Person With Most Facebook Fans

Lady Gaga is no longer the living person with the most Facebook fans/followers. Eminem has taken over, with more than 28, 866,000 fans. Gaga lead the Facebook charge for eight months before Em took over. Michael Jackson has the most Facebook fans, with over 29.1 million, but he is no longer with us,

Source: http://www.artistdirect.com/entertainment-news/article/eminem-is-now-living-person-with-most-facebook-fans/8718591

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Videos Galore

If you've not heard the show over the last two weeks you've been missing out on loads of things, but as we're so lovely (and modest) we've put some videos online of us doing stuff for you to see with...

Source: http://www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/anniemac/2008/01/videos_galore.shtml

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Kobalt names Alperin to comms role

Kobalt has appointed independent marketing and PR executive Rebekah Alperin to the position of SVP of communications and marketing, worldwide.

Source: http://www.musicweek.com/story.asp?sectioncode=1&storycode=1044335&c=1

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Ray J Claims "I Created Kim Kardashian"

DigitalSpy.com says that Ray J is taking credit for "creating" ex-girlfriend, Kim Kardashian. The R&B singer and brother of Brandy starred in a sex tape with Double K, which is considered the launching pad of her superstardom. To Kim's credit, she did exploit marketing initiatives brilliantly to

Source: http://www.artistdirect.com/entertainment-news/article/ray-j-claims-i-created-kim-kardashian/8718572

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My Chemical Romance win at NME Awards, while U2 confirm Glastonbury

My Chemical Romance won two gongs at last night?s NME Awards, while U2 used the occasion to confirm that they will be headlining this year?s Glastonbury.

Source: http://www.musicweek.com/story.asp?sectioncode=1&storycode=1044315&c=1

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Today's Valentines' themed blog

Chris - is going to the gym and then he's having his Valentine's day evening with Andi Peters

Dave - is going on This Morning and will then he'll be doing interviews and ting

Aled - will be going to the gym (eek) and having a spray tan

Sam - will be very busy today and then is going out for dinner with her other half for a Valentine's Day treat.

Matt - will be busy tonight

Tina - will be trying to catch a mouse in her flat and if she can't catch it, she's not going to stay there

Dom - is off sick

Source: http://www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/chrismoyles/2011/02/todays_valentines_themed_blog.html

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Island lines up previously unheard Queen tracks for single release

Island is to release two previously unheard tracks from Queen at the end of the month to celebrate the Stormtroopers in Stilettos exhibition and Record Store Day.

Source: http://www.musicweek.com/story.asp?sectioncode=1&storycode=1044314&c=1

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Elliot Minors Christmas Songs

Elliot Minor came into the studio to sing us some live acoustic Christmas tracks... and you want to see them don't you? Ok here they are.

Source: http://www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/anniemac/2007/12/elliot_minors_christmas_songs.shtml

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Status Quo man for Planet Rock

Status Quo front man Francis Rossi is to host a series of shows for digital radio station Planet Rock.

Source: http://www.musicweek.com/story.asp?sectioncode=1&storycode=1044339&c=1

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Thank goodness it's the weekend

Chris - is chilling, illing, maxing and relaxing and then watching Dave dancing on ice on Sunday

Dave - you may be seeing him on a TV show this Sunday night, which involves ice skating

Dom - doesn't really have any plans - he'll be watching Liverpool vs. Chelsea on Sunday and then just generally relaxing

Tina - has got Football Focus and 60 Seconds today, then she'll be planning her video with Chipmunk and what she's going to be doing with her hour of the show next week after winning DisasterMind

Aled - is going on Gemma's show on BBC Radio 1Xtra this afternoon and then is off to Bristol

Sam - is having a big ol sleep this weekend and may start work on another DIY exercise in the spare room. Such fun.

Matt - is going out with a friend tonight, then he's taking his Mum (and family) out to a very nice restaurant tomorrow as it's her birthday

Source: http://www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/chrismoyles/2011/02/thank_goodness_its_the_weekend_1.html

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Aaron Lewis "Town Line" Review ? 5 out of 5 Stars

Aaron Lewis redefines Americana with his first solo offering, Town Line [Stroudavarious Records, March 1st, 2011]. The five-song EP sees the Staind frontman penning some of the best, brightest, and most brilliant songs of his illustrious career to date. Lewis transforms classic Americana

Source: http://www.artistdirect.com/entertainment-news/article/aaron-lewis-town-line-review-5-out-of-5-stars/8718588

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Backstage on the Hollyoaks set with Ricky Whittle

Well ho, ho, ho and Joy to the World! How you keeping? Done all your Christmas shoppping yet? Nah, neither of I. Tell you what though, have a lil' break from all the Xmas madness and see Hollyoaks in a...

Source: http://www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/anniemac/2007/12/backstage_with_the_hollyoaks_l.shtml

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Today's Valentines' themed blog

Chris - is going to the gym and then he's having his Valentine's day evening with Andi Peters

Dave - is going on This Morning and will then he'll be doing interviews and ting

Aled - will be going to the gym (eek) and having a spray tan

Sam - will be very busy today and then is going out for dinner with her other half for a Valentine's Day treat.

Matt - will be busy tonight

Tina - will be trying to catch a mouse in her flat and if she can't catch it, she's not going to stay there

Dom - is off sick

Source: http://www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/chrismoyles/2011/02/todays_valentines_themed_blog.html

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The week starts here...

Chris - is off to the gym (which he's looking forward to immeasurably), he's got some bits to do around the house and then he'll be sorting out a few details for his party on Friday

Dave - is working on a new creative project and then he'll be going for a lunch meeting

Sam - is working on some bits and bobs and then later on may do some clothes shopping...

Matt - will be recovering from a very heavy weekend and trying to stave off a cold

Dom - will be presenting Newsbeat at lunchtime, followed by a meeting and then he'll be watching Episodes

Tina - is working through a long 'to do' list today

Aled - has a doctor's appointment and then he's trying to get his life back

Source: http://www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/chrismoyles/2011/02/the_week_starts_here.html

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David Attenborough

Next week, we're going to pre-record an interview with the legend that is Sir David Attenborough. We really want to ask him your questions, so please do let us know any questions you want to ask him.. just stick it...

Source: http://www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/anniemac/2008/01/david_attenborough.shtml

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Spatula: The Epithiny

Tonight we created radio history the comedian and Skins writer Josie Long camer up with an idea to confound and confuse teachers across the nation whilst simultaneously giving you a burst of joy amongst the turgid boredom of homework. We...

Source: http://www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/anniemac/2008/01/spatula_the_epithiny.shtml

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Halfway there...

Chris - is going to the gym and then donating a large portion of his time today to get a ridiculous number of hits on Dave's semi-naked cardboard cut-out

Dave - is getting over the embarrassment of having a cardboard cut-out model of himself sent in to the show

Dom - has to take the car in to the garage

Tina - is going to the gym

Matt - is going to playlist this afternoon and then this evening he's recording some more music for a friend's album

Sam - is working on a secret project and perhaps doing some hilarious things with Cardboard Dave....

Aled - will also be going to playlist this afternoon

Source: http://www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/chrismoyles/2011/02/halfway_there.html

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UK Government roundtable on online future

Culture Ministers have met with key players from the music and creative industries yesterday to discuss ways to develop new online services.

Source: http://www.musicweek.com/story.asp?sectioncode=1&storycode=1044311&c=1

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This, is my skin

Ok, that was a poor attempt at being a bit like Kate Nash, the title of this blog, but it's about Skins. We've spent today (my birthday) in the office drinking tea, eating cake and working out which Skins characters...

Source: http://www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/anniemac/2008/01/this_is_my_skin.shtml

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Thank goodness it's the weekend

Chris - is chilling, illing, maxing and relaxing and then watching Dave dancing on ice on Sunday

Dave - you may be seeing him on a TV show this Sunday night, which involves ice skating

Dom - doesn't really have any plans - he'll be watching Liverpool vs. Chelsea on Sunday and then just generally relaxing

Tina - has got Football Focus and 60 Seconds today, then she'll be planning her video with Chipmunk and what she's going to be doing with her hour of the show next week after winning DisasterMind

Aled - is going on Gemma's show on BBC Radio 1Xtra this afternoon and then is off to Bristol

Sam - is having a big ol sleep this weekend and may start work on another DIY exercise in the spare room. Such fun.

Matt - is going out with a friend tonight, then he's taking his Mum (and family) out to a very nice restaurant tomorrow as it's her birthday

Source: http://www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/chrismoyles/2011/02/thank_goodness_its_the_weekend_1.html

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Videos Galore

If you've not heard the show over the last two weeks you've been missing out on loads of things, but as we're so lovely (and modest) we've put some videos online of us doing stuff for you to see with...

Source: http://www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/anniemac/2008/01/videos_galore.shtml

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The Grapest Challenge Ever - Safety Video

Here on the show we take Safety very very seriously. We advise you not to do our Grapest Challenge Ever at home because it's all done under highly controlled conditions. Don't believe us? Check this video out and see for...

Source: http://www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/anniemac/2008/02/the_grapest_challenge_ever_saf.shtml

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Daft Punk design exclusive bottles for Coca-Cola

FRUKT on Brands: Popular French dance act Daft Punk, fresh from working on the Tron movie soundtrack, have teamed up with Coca-Cola on a limited-edition bottle design and a new advert.

Source: http://www.musicweek.com/story.asp?sectioncode=1&storycode=1044328&c=1

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Saturday, 26 February 2011

Spotify/Universal US deal rumoured as iTunes edges towards the cloud

Spotify is said to be close to signing a licensing deal with Universal Music for its US launch, while Apple could soon unveil its own cloud-based music service within iTunes.

Source: http://www.musicweek.com/story.asp?sectioncode=1&storycode=1044316&c=1

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Videos Galore

If you've not heard the show over the last two weeks you've been missing out on loads of things, but as we're so lovely (and modest) we've put some videos online of us doing stuff for you to see with...

Source: http://www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/anniemac/2008/01/videos_galore.shtml

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Perez Does The Grapest Challenge Ever

Perez Hilton joined us on the show yesterday, and he completed Switch's Grapest Challenge Ever... the top scorer previously was Reggie Yates and he got a grand total of was 32... see how he does.

Source: http://www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/anniemac/2008/02/perez_does_the_grapest_challen.shtml

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Labels back IC tomorrow initiative

The IC tomorrow and Digital Innovation Contest initiatives have received the backing of all four major labels as well as high profile independents.

Source: http://www.musicweek.com/story.asp?sectioncode=1&storycode=1044318&c=1

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Biffy Clyro Win 2011 Shockwave NME Award For "Best Live Band"

A hearty congrats to UK breakthrough band Biffy Clyro, who have won a 2011 Shockwave NME Award for Best Live Band, beating out Arcade Fire and Muse for the honor at the awards ceremony in London yesterday. The band were also nominated for a prestigious Brit Award for Best British Group this year,

Source: http://www.artistdirect.com/entertainment-news/article/biffy-clyro-win-2011-shockwave-nme-award-for-best-live-band/8718581

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Today's Valentines' themed blog

Chris - is going to the gym and then he's having his Valentine's day evening with Andi Peters

Dave - is going on This Morning and will then he'll be doing interviews and ting

Aled - will be going to the gym (eek) and having a spray tan

Sam - will be very busy today and then is going out for dinner with her other half for a Valentine's Day treat.

Matt - will be busy tonight

Tina - will be trying to catch a mouse in her flat and if she can't catch it, she's not going to stay there

Dom - is off sick

Source: http://www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/chrismoyles/2011/02/todays_valentines_themed_blog.html

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Queen's "We Will Rock You" Still The #1 Most Played Song at NFL Games

Queen's legendary anthem "We Will Rock You" continues to be the most-played song at NFL games, but fans of other major league sports cheer to different tunes. Hockey crowds are more likely to visit the "Twilight Zone," while baseball fans are working at the "Car Wash." True story. The songs at NFL,

Source: http://www.artistdirect.com/entertainment-news/article/queen-s-we-will-rock-you-still-the-1-most-played-song-at-nfl-games/8718579

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Biffy Clyro Win 2011 Shockwave NME Award For "Best Live Band"

A hearty congrats to UK breakthrough band Biffy Clyro, who have won a 2011 Shockwave NME Award for Best Live Band, beating out Arcade Fire and Muse for the honor at the awards ceremony in London yesterday. The band were also nominated for a prestigious Brit Award for Best British Group this year,

Source: http://www.artistdirect.com/entertainment-news/article/biffy-clyro-win-2011-shockwave-nme-award-for-best-live-band/8718581

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Switch's Grapest Challenge... EVER!

Hello, We're sitting in the studio before the show and Simple Plan have just left us. It was very chaotic and unfortunatly for us they left a momento. Vomit in our bin. They're playing three gigs today a record for...

Source: http://www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/anniemac/2008/01/switchs_grapest_challenge_ever.shtml

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Dave's 'hot bod'

Today we made a startling discovery - that our very own Dave Vitty has done a glossy magazine photoshoot, clad in nothing but a pair of tight white boxer shorts.

You may have heard our shocked reactions during today's show.

Click on the link below to make your own mind up. Be warned though...it's not for the faint hearted!

http://www.nowmagazine.co.uk/celebrity-news/516936/comedy-dave-unveils-his-hot-bod-who-knew/

Source: http://www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/chrismoyles/2011/02/daves_hot_bod.html

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UK Government roundtable on online future

Culture Ministers have met with key players from the music and creative industries yesterday to discuss ways to develop new online services.

Source: http://www.musicweek.com/story.asp?sectioncode=1&storycode=1044311&c=1

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Sick Puppies to Release "Polar Opposite" on March 1st

Australian rock trio Sick Puppies are set to release Polar Opposite on March 1st, available exclusively at WalMart and all digital retailers. The eight-song release, produced by Rock Mafia, features re-imagined tracks from their smash sophomore release Tri-Polar as well as their first hit "All the

Source: http://www.artistdirect.com/entertainment-news/article/sick-puppies-to-release-polar-opposite-on-march-1st/8718574

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Nikki Sixx Joins Sirius XM Satellite Radio

Hot on the platform, leather Christian Louboutin heels of the one-year anniversary of his radio show, "Sixx Sense with Nikki Sixx and The Side Show Countdown with Nikki Sixx," Premiere Radio Networks announced it has launched the "Sixx Sense with Nikki Sixx" channel on SiriusXM Satellite Radio.

Source: http://www.artistdirect.com/entertainment-news/article/nikki-sixx-joins-sirius-xm-satellite-radio/8718585

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Ben Harper Will Release "Give Till It's Gone" on May 17th

He may be going through a divorce with wife Laura Dern, but Ben Harper is still getting to work. On May 17th, Virgin Records will release Give Till It's Gone, Harper's 10th studio album. Harper will immediately hit the road to support the disc and will headline a trio of festivals this Spring:

Source: http://www.artistdirect.com/entertainment-news/article/ben-harper-will-release-give-till-it-s-gone-on-may-17th/8718584

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Thank goodness it's the weekend

Chris - is chilling, illing, maxing and relaxing and then watching Dave dancing on ice on Sunday

Dave - you may be seeing him on a TV show this Sunday night, which involves ice skating

Dom - doesn't really have any plans - he'll be watching Liverpool vs. Chelsea on Sunday and then just generally relaxing

Tina - has got Football Focus and 60 Seconds today, then she'll be planning her video with Chipmunk and what she's going to be doing with her hour of the show next week after winning DisasterMind

Aled - is going on Gemma's show on BBC Radio 1Xtra this afternoon and then is off to Bristol

Sam - is having a big ol sleep this weekend and may start work on another DIY exercise in the spare room. Such fun.

Matt - is going out with a friend tonight, then he's taking his Mum (and family) out to a very nice restaurant tomorrow as it's her birthday

Source: http://www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/chrismoyles/2011/02/thank_goodness_its_the_weekend_1.html

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Kobalt names Alperin to comms role

Kobalt has appointed independent marketing and PR executive Rebekah Alperin to the position of SVP of communications and marketing, worldwide.

Source: http://www.musicweek.com/story.asp?sectioncode=1&storycode=1044335&c=1

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Today is Wednesday

Chris - is going to the gym and then he may follow up some party invites for people who haven't replied yet

Dave - has a luncheon meeting

Dom - is up to news stuff and then he has some boring meetings

Tina - is having a meeting and then she's got a friend coming over to stay

Aled - is recovering from the Brits and doing recording for a TV show

Matt - has playlist at lunchtime and then this evening he's recording some music with a colleague

Sam - is a busy, busy girl today - meetings then dinner tonight with a friend.

Source: http://www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/chrismoyles/2011/02/today_is_wednesday.html

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UK Government roundtable on online future

Culture Ministers have met with key players from the music and creative industries yesterday to discuss ways to develop new online services.

Source: http://www.musicweek.com/story.asp?sectioncode=1&storycode=1044311&c=1

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Napster: cloud innovation for music depends on ?realistic licensing?

Users are set to flock to paid online music services in 2011 as increased sophistication in the cloud presents greater value for both artists and consumers when compared to traditional music outlets, writes Napster Europe VP of sales...

Source: http://www.musicweek.com/story.asp?sectioncode=1&storycode=1044342&c=1

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Today's Valentines' themed blog

Chris - is going to the gym and then he's having his Valentine's day evening with Andi Peters

Dave - is going on This Morning and will then he'll be doing interviews and ting

Aled - will be going to the gym (eek) and having a spray tan

Sam - will be very busy today and then is going out for dinner with her other half for a Valentine's Day treat.

Matt - will be busy tonight

Tina - will be trying to catch a mouse in her flat and if she can't catch it, she's not going to stay there

Dom - is off sick

Source: http://www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/chrismoyles/2011/02/todays_valentines_themed_blog.html

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Labels back IC tomorrow initiative

The IC tomorrow and Digital Innovation Contest initiatives have received the backing of all four major labels as well as high profile independents.

Source: http://www.musicweek.com/story.asp?sectioncode=1&storycode=1044318&c=1

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Neil Diamond's "The Bang Years 1966-1968" Due Out March 8th

A week before that Neil Diamond's induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, a compilation album of his songs will be released. Neil Diamond The Bang Years 1966 ? 1968 includes 23 tracks from the Jazz Singer's early years The set includes tunes like "Cherry, Cherry," "Solitary Man" and "Red, Red

Source: http://www.artistdirect.com/entertainment-news/article/neil-diamond-s-the-bang-years-1966-1968-due-out-march-8th/8718592

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Neil Diamond's "The Bang Years 1966-1968" Due Out March 8th

A week before that Neil Diamond's induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, a compilation album of his songs will be released. Neil Diamond The Bang Years 1966 ? 1968 includes 23 tracks from the Jazz Singer's early years The set includes tunes like "Cherry, Cherry," "Solitary Man" and "Red, Red

Source: http://www.artistdirect.com/entertainment-news/article/neil-diamond-s-the-bang-years-1966-1968-due-out-march-8th/8718592

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Elliot Minors Christmas Songs

Elliot Minor came into the studio to sing us some live acoustic Christmas tracks... and you want to see them don't you? Ok here they are.

Source: http://www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/anniemac/2007/12/elliot_minors_christmas_songs.shtml

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Friday, 25 February 2011

Wednesday, etc.

Chris - is going to the gym and then he's going home to sort out his wardrobes - which is boring, but will be fruitful. He also might cook something special tonight - Beef Wellington's an option

Dave - is going ice skating in Bracknell and Shepperton and then he's going to bed

Dom - is going to pick up a new pair of glasses (for reading)

Tina - will be having a long sleep, then she'll be watching some episodes of True Blood and then buying some matching clothes hangers

Aled - after 9 hours of sleep in 3 days, he's going to have a well-deserved rest

Matt - will be attending the playlist meeting today and then tonight he's going to a birthday dinner (upsettingly the table booked is outside)

Sam - will be taking back some clothes boutght yesterday to the shop. Basically she's made aa fashion faux pas

Source: http://www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/chrismoyles/2011/02/wednesday_etc_2.html

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BBC stations add Someone Like You

Adele?s post-Brits glow continues apace, with Radio 2 adding her number one single Someone Like You to its A list and Radio 1 adding the same song to its B list.

Source: http://www.musicweek.com/story.asp?sectioncode=1&storycode=1044313&c=1

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Beggars man joins ThinkTank event

Beggars Group head of digital marketing David Emery is the latest senior executive to join the forthcoming ThinkTank debate examining the successful creation of a virtal hit.

Source: http://www.musicweek.com/story.asp?sectioncode=1&storycode=1044329&c=1

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Eminem is Now Living Person With Most Facebook Fans

Lady Gaga is no longer the living person with the most Facebook fans/followers. Eminem has taken over, with more than 28, 866,000 fans. Gaga lead the Facebook charge for eight months before Em took over. Michael Jackson has the most Facebook fans, with over 29.1 million, but he is no longer with us,

Source: http://www.artistdirect.com/entertainment-news/article/eminem-is-now-living-person-with-most-facebook-fans/8718591

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BBC stations add Someone Like You

Adele?s post-Brits glow continues apace, with Radio 2 adding her number one single Someone Like You to its A list and Radio 1 adding the same song to its B list.

Source: http://www.musicweek.com/story.asp?sectioncode=1&storycode=1044313&c=1

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Biffy Clyro Win 2011 Shockwave NME Award For "Best Live Band"

A hearty congrats to UK breakthrough band Biffy Clyro, who have won a 2011 Shockwave NME Award for Best Live Band, beating out Arcade Fire and Muse for the honor at the awards ceremony in London yesterday. The band were also nominated for a prestigious Brit Award for Best British Group this year,

Source: http://www.artistdirect.com/entertainment-news/article/biffy-clyro-win-2011-shockwave-nme-award-for-best-live-band/8718581

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BBC stations add Someone Like You

Adele?s post-Brits glow continues apace, with Radio 2 adding her number one single Someone Like You to its A list and Radio 1 adding the same song to its B list.

Source: http://www.musicweek.com/story.asp?sectioncode=1&storycode=1044313&c=1

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Courtney Holt steps down as Myspace Music president

Myspace Music president Courtney Holt is stepping down from his post, with Myspace CEO Mike Jones assuming his responsibilities in the interim.

Source: http://www.musicweek.com/story.asp?sectioncode=1&storycode=1044331&c=1

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Panic At The Disco dates!

Hey, Hope you all heard the lovely Brendan from Panic (note the lack of !) At The Disco on the show. Not only did he make us laugh and sing with Annie but he also announced EXCLUSIVELY the UK...

Source: http://www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/anniemac/2008/01/panic_at_the_disco_dates_1.shtml

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Backstage on the Hollyoaks set with Ricky Whittle

Well ho, ho, ho and Joy to the World! How you keeping? Done all your Christmas shoppping yet? Nah, neither of I. Tell you what though, have a lil' break from all the Xmas madness and see Hollyoaks in a...

Source: http://www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/anniemac/2007/12/backstage_with_the_hollyoaks_l.shtml

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Thank flip it's Friday

Chris - is going to the gym, then he's recording a new parody for the show; tomorrow he's having his first proper drink for four weeks and then on Sunday he'll be supporting his good pal Comedy Dave

Dave - is going ice skating this weekend

Sam - is having a cold for most of the weekend. Boo!!

Matt - is off to Wolverhampton to see all his family this weekend; they're getting a big family photo taken tomorrow

Aled - it's the first proper run through of OMG in the studio today

Tina - is hoping to have her hair cut today, then she's doing 60 Seconds and then on Sunday she's going to Dancing On Ice to support Dave

Dom - is taking his son to Anfield tomorrow for his first ever Liverpool game and then he's going to Dancing On Ice on Sunday

Source: http://www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/chrismoyles/2011/02/thank_flip_its_friday.html

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Labels back IC tomorrow initiative

The IC tomorrow and Digital Innovation Contest initiatives have received the backing of all four major labels as well as high profile independents.

Source: http://www.musicweek.com/story.asp?sectioncode=1&storycode=1044318&c=1

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"Portlandia" Season Finale Airs Friday at 10:30 PM ET

The season finale of IFC's Portlandia, starring SNL's Fred Armisen and Sleater-Kinney's Carrie Brownstein, will air this Friday, February 25th at 10:30 PM ET/PT! Check out a sneak peek of the episode here. The series will return for a second season, so don't fret about the finale! Also, an encore of

Source: http://www.artistdirect.com/entertainment-news/article/portlandia-season-finale-airs-friday-at-10-30-pm-et/8718531

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Oh My Gosh I Saw Skins

Oh my oh my, I'm one excited fella today. This morning I got to go see the first episode of Series 2 of Skins, which'll be hitting your TV screens early Feb, and if that was not exciting enough I...

Source: http://www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/anniemac/2008/01/oh_my_gosh_i_saw_skins.shtml

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The week starts here...

Chris - is off to the gym (which he's looking forward to immeasurably), he's got some bits to do around the house and then he'll be sorting out a few details for his party on Friday

Dave - is working on a new creative project and then he'll be going for a lunch meeting

Sam - is working on some bits and bobs and then later on may do some clothes shopping...

Matt - will be recovering from a very heavy weekend and trying to stave off a cold

Dom - will be presenting Newsbeat at lunchtime, followed by a meeting and then he'll be watching Episodes

Tina - is working through a long 'to do' list today

Aled - has a doctor's appointment and then he's trying to get his life back

Source: http://www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/chrismoyles/2011/02/the_week_starts_here.html

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Circus Action

Do do doo-doo-do do do-do do dooooo.. that's the circus music as Annie & Grimmy went to Cirque Du Soleil at The Royal Albert hall to try and see if they could join the circus... check out how they got...

Source: http://www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/anniemac/2008/02/circus_action.shtml

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Birthday Action

On Monday I celebrated my Birthday, which was very lovely. The rest of the switch team very kindly brought me a cake and a card. That's not all though... keep reading....

Source: http://www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/anniemac/2008/01/birthday_action.shtml

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Elliot Minors Christmas Songs

Elliot Minor came into the studio to sing us some live acoustic Christmas tracks... and you want to see them don't you? Ok here they are.

Source: http://www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/anniemac/2007/12/elliot_minors_christmas_songs.shtml

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Midweek Madness on the Chris Moyles Show

Chris - is going to the gym (Day 2 of 3 sessions this week), he's then going home and will be cooking a little chicken dish of his choosing (maybe curry - with no rice)

Aled - is dressing up as a vampire again and hanging out with Peaches Geldof

Dom - is doing a Peppa Pig voiceover today

Tina - is going for a long lunch with her cousin, and then her best friend is coming over to stay

Dave - has a meeting with Roy Walker in his imaginarium, he then has an interview on the Moan In on Five Live and then some more skating

Sam - has work to do and then will be off to an award ceremony, where an event she worked on as been nominated.

Matt - will be going to the playlist meeting and then he's going to a Deconstruction Records party tonight

Source: http://www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/chrismoyles/2011/02/midweek_madness_on_the_chris_m_2.html

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Oh My Gosh I Saw Skins

Oh my oh my, I'm one excited fella today. This morning I got to go see the first episode of Series 2 of Skins, which'll be hitting your TV screens early Feb, and if that was not exciting enough I...

Source: http://www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/anniemac/2008/01/oh_my_gosh_i_saw_skins.shtml

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Far East Movement Performs on Fuel TV's "The Daily Habit"

Go here to get Free Wired! Watch Far East Movement perform "If I Was You (OMG)" on Fuel TV's "The Daily Habit." It's quite the high-octane performance, no? Check it out below, as well. The band's Free Wired album is in stores now. Far East Movement will tour overseas with Rihanna in March and they

Source: http://www.artistdirect.com/entertainment-news/article/far-east-movement-performs-on-fuel-tv-s-the-daily-habit/8718524

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New investment values Spotify at $1bn

A new round of investment in European streaming music service Spotify has given it a market valuation of $1bn (�0.62bn).

Source: http://www.musicweek.com/story.asp?sectioncode=1&storycode=1044302&c=1

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Thursday, 24 February 2011

Monday, Monday

Chris - is going to the gym to get measured and weighed to see if another week of no bread and the tiniest amount of booze has made a difference...then it's Monday night slob on the sofa night

Dave - is presenting Football Express on 5Live tonight

Dom - is presenting the lunchtime edition of Newsbeat and then he's off to the gym again (he went for the first time on Friday)

Aled - has three meetings, training with his trainer, then sleep, Glee and Tool Academy

Sam - has 3 meetings, then off to the dentist to hopefully not have a filling.

Matt - has record company appointments this afternoon and then tonight he's going out with some work friends

Tina - is sleeping and then she's up to various bits and bobs

Source: http://www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/chrismoyles/2011/02/monday_monday_3.html

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The Grapest Challenge Ever - Safety Video

Here on the show we take Safety very very seriously. We advise you not to do our Grapest Challenge Ever at home because it's all done under highly controlled conditions. Don't believe us? Check this video out and see for...

Source: http://www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/anniemac/2008/02/the_grapest_challenge_ever_saf.shtml

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Mac's podcast links

So Annie in her post Christmas state couldn't quite work out how to put a link to Russell Brand's podcasts, so has called upon me to do it for her... which is great as this can count as her Christmas...

Source: http://www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/anniemac/2007/12/macs_podcast_links.shtml

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Birthday Action

On Monday I celebrated my Birthday, which was very lovely. The rest of the switch team very kindly brought me a cake and a card. That's not all though... keep reading....

Source: http://www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/anniemac/2008/01/birthday_action.shtml

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Daft Punk design exclusive bottles for Coca-Cola

FRUKT on Brands: Popular French dance act Daft Punk, fresh from working on the Tron movie soundtrack, have teamed up with Coca-Cola on a limited-edition bottle design and a new advert.

Source: http://www.musicweek.com/story.asp?sectioncode=1&storycode=1044328&c=1

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Wiz Khalifa, Keri Hilson, Fabolous to Perform at BET's "Rip the Runway"

Hip-hop and fashion are like an atom that cannot be split and BET Networks has announced the lineup to its seventh annual "Rip the Runway," and the likes of Wiz Khalifa, Keri Hilson, Fabolous and Lloyd will be headlining as the music performers while collections by Rachel Roy, Tenille White, LaQuan

Source: http://www.artistdirect.com/entertainment-news/article/wiz-khalifa-keri-hilson-fabolous-to-perform-at-bet-s-rip-the-runway/8718548

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BBC stations add Someone Like You

Adele?s post-Brits glow continues apace, with Radio 2 adding her number one single Someone Like You to its A list and Radio 1 adding the same song to its B list.

Source: http://www.musicweek.com/story.asp?sectioncode=1&storycode=1044313&c=1

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Local brothers launch Guernsey festival

Guernsey is set to host its first major music festival, with more than 80 acts set to descend on the island over the July 2-3 weekend.

Source: http://www.musicweek.com/story.asp?sectioncode=1&storycode=1044306&c=1

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Thank goodness it's the weekend

Chris - is chilling, illing, maxing and relaxing and then watching Dave dancing on ice on Sunday

Dave - you may be seeing him on a TV show this Sunday night, which involves ice skating

Dom - doesn't really have any plans - he'll be watching Liverpool vs. Chelsea on Sunday and then just generally relaxing

Tina - has got Football Focus and 60 Seconds today, then she'll be planning her video with Chipmunk and what she's going to be doing with her hour of the show next week after winning DisasterMind

Aled - is going on Gemma's show on BBC Radio 1Xtra this afternoon and then is off to Bristol

Sam - is having a big ol sleep this weekend and may start work on another DIY exercise in the spare room. Such fun.

Matt - is going out with a friend tonight, then he's taking his Mum (and family) out to a very nice restaurant tomorrow as it's her birthday

Source: http://www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/chrismoyles/2011/02/thank_goodness_its_the_weekend_1.html

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Tuesday is statistically the dullest day of the year

Chris - is not going to the gym, he's going to see a friend who's recovering from an operation in hospital. Yesterday he tackled a wardrobe full of old clothes which don't fit anymore - today's he's going to focus on socks. Tonight he's going to join his good friend Comedy Dave at a charity pub quiz - more details on the show tomorrow...

Dave - is off to the Loaded Lafta Awards, then he's got a choreography session and then tonight he's going to a charity pub quiz with Chris

Sam - is really not doing anything fabulous - she feels quite cheated!

Matt - is actually getting his haircut tonight (it's been postponed three times)

Aled - is going to a secret location and then he's going out for dinner tonight with the Press Department

Dom - is off to interview Sir Elton John about this new movie Gnomeo & Juliet

Tina - is going to the Arsenal game tonight

Source: http://www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/chrismoyles/2011/02/tuesday_is_statistically_the_d.html

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Controversy clouds services

The music executive behind the recently relaunched My Music Anywhere service has urged rights owners not to provide unlicensed cloud services with retrospective licences once they have gained a critical mass.

Source: http://www.musicweek.com/story.asp?sectioncode=1&storycode=1044301&c=1

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Tuesday is statistically the dullest day of the year

Chris - is not going to the gym, he's going to see a friend who's recovering from an operation in hospital. Yesterday he tackled a wardrobe full of old clothes which don't fit anymore - today's he's going to focus on socks. Tonight he's going to join his good friend Comedy Dave at a charity pub quiz - more details on the show tomorrow...

Dave - is off to the Loaded Lafta Awards, then he's got a choreography session and then tonight he's going to a charity pub quiz with Chris

Sam - is really not doing anything fabulous - she feels quite cheated!

Matt - is actually getting his haircut tonight (it's been postponed three times)

Aled - is going to a secret location and then he's going out for dinner tonight with the Press Department

Dom - is off to interview Sir Elton John about this new movie Gnomeo & Juliet

Tina - is going to the Arsenal game tonight

Source: http://www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/chrismoyles/2011/02/tuesday_is_statistically_the_d.html

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