Friday, 16 September 2011

From 21 to 3 million - Adele crunches the numbers

Adele?s 21 has long looked destined to join the exclusive club of albums selling 3 million copies in the UK, but the speed at which it has got there is nothing short of astonishing.

Source: http://www.musicweek.com/story.asp?sectioncode=1&storycode=1046586&c=1

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Seether Reveal Details of "Holding onto Strings Better Left to Fray" Vision, Concept, and Lyrical Process and talk "Sherlock Holmes"

All three members of South African rock juggernaut Seether sat down with ARTISTdirect.com editor and Dolor author Rick Florino to talk about their new album Holding onto Strings Better Left to Fray. The band, known for producing No. 1 singles, talked about the album's vision, concept and lyrical

Source: http://www.artistdirect.com/entertainment-news/article/seether-reveal-details-of-holding-onto-strings-better-left-to-fray-vision-concept-and-lyrical-process-and-talk-sherlock-holmes/9205173

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SiriusXM Radio To Reopen Studio 54 For One Night

SiriusXM Radio is celebrating the launch of their Studio 54 Radio channel with a launch party that will be a one night only celebration at the original Studio 54 location in NYC! So get your lip gloss, bell bottoms and Quaaludes! The event takes place on Oct. 18. SiriusXM is bringing on original

Source: http://www.artistdirect.com/entertainment-news/article/siriusxm-radio-to-reopen-studio-54-for-one-night/9207211

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Vivendi enters ticketing arena

Britain?s ticketing sector has irrevocably changed after Universal Music Group?s parent company Vivendi paid �83 million to acquire See Tickets.

Source: http://www.musicweek.com/story.asp?sectioncode=1&storycode=1046598&c=1

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Imagem signs Angel Aponte

Imagem Music has signed a worldwide, multi-year co-publishing agreement with writer/producer Angel Onhel Aponte.

Source: http://www.musicweek.com/story.asp?sectioncode=1&storycode=1046604&c=1

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Columbia appoints Donald as A&R head

Columbia Records managing director Mike Smith has hailed Alison Donald as ?one of the most accomplished executives in the business? after recruiting her to become senior director of A&R.

Source: http://www.musicweek.com/story.asp?sectioncode=1&storycode=1046582&c=1

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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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Thursday, 15 September 2011

Industry celebrates landmark victory as copyright term extended to 70 years

An extraordinary month of UK and Brussels legislative reform impacting the music industry was capped this week with the EC extending copyright protection for performers to 70 years.

Source: http://www.musicweek.com/story.asp?sectioncode=1&storycode=1046581&c=1

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CMJ Music Marathon & Film Fest Announces More Bands

CMJ Music Marathon & Film Festival announced its second spate of performing bands and artists including: legendary Dinosaur Jr. frontman J Mascis, famed all-girl, all-Japanese band Shonen Knife, Manhattan outr� outfit Gang Gang Dance, Cleveland's power-pop kings Cloud Nothings, Australian folk-rock

Source: http://www.artistdirect.com/entertainment-news/article/cmj-music-marathon-film-fest-announces-more-bands/9207216

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From 21 to 3 million - Adele crunches the numbers

Adele?s 21 has long looked destined to join the exclusive club of albums selling 3 million copies in the UK, but the speed at which it has got there is nothing short of astonishing.

Source: http://www.musicweek.com/story.asp?sectioncode=1&storycode=1046586&c=1

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Justin Bieber + Usher to Honor Vocal Coach/Producer Jan Smith on Sept. 17

Affectionately known throughout the music industry as "Mama Jan," Jan Smith has made her mark from her beloved hometown over the past 20 years as a singer/songwriter, producer/consultant and vocal coach/vocal producer who has helped develop some of the most distinctive voices in contemporary

Source: http://www.artistdirect.com/entertainment-news/article/justin-bieber-usher-to-honor-vocal-coach-producer-jan-smith-on-sept-17/9207209

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Thank flip it's Friday!

Chris - is going to celebrate his friend's birthday

Dave - is recording a voiceover for Coach Trip, then he has a meeting and then he's meeting Roy again

Tina - will be finalising her plans for Ibiza next week and doing lots of shopping

Dom - has a weekend of BBQing

Aled - will be working on the last minute preparations for Sex Night, this Sunday night from 7pm on BBC Radio 1 and 1Xtra

Freya - is also having a BBQ, using her new tong set

Matt - will be playing some records for a mate's army ball in Portsmouth

Source: http://www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/chrismoyles/2011/07/thank_flip_its_friday_2.html

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Eagle-i signs BA Robertson

Eagle-i Music has signed multiple Grammy nominated songwriter BA Robertson.

Source: http://www.musicweek.com/story.asp?sectioncode=1&storycode=1046577&c=1

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European law ruling on Copyright

The European Union?s vote to push through copyright term this week has finally closed the door on a difficult, frustrating and long battle, coming a decade after PPL first raised the issue.

Source: http://www.musicweek.com/story.asp?sectioncode=1&storycode=1046584&c=1

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Digital edition now available

This week's issue includes industry reaction to the extension of the copyright term, Adele number crunching and an outline of Breakout's first anniversary celebrations.

Source: http://www.musicweek.com/story.asp?sectioncode=1&storycode=1046580&c=1

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Digital round up September 15: Rdio and MOG embrace freemium, Vevo plots international expansion, Music Video Genome aims to be ?Pandora for music videos?

Top stories: Following the launch of Spotify in the US, both Rdio and MOG have come out with free offerings ? the timing being particularly interesting as it is just ahead of their possible Facebook integration at the end of the month.

Source: http://www.musicweek.com/story.asp?sectioncode=1&storycode=1046578&c=1

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Imagem signs Angel Aponte

Imagem Music has signed a worldwide, multi-year co-publishing agreement with writer/producer Angel Onhel Aponte.

Source: http://www.musicweek.com/story.asp?sectioncode=1&storycode=1046604&c=1

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Digital edition now available

This week's issue includes industry reaction to the extension of the copyright term, Adele number crunching and an outline of Breakout's first anniversary celebrations.

Source: http://www.musicweek.com/story.asp?sectioncode=1&storycode=1046580&c=1

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750 attend Breakout

Almost 750 people attended Music Week?s 12th Breakout live music event at Proud Galleries in Camden last night.

Source: http://www.musicweek.com/story.asp?sectioncode=1&storycode=1046591&c=1

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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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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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Here's what the team are doing - according to Aled

Hi, it's Aled here. Every morning after the show Matt Fincham asks the team what they are doing that day. He then writes it up as a blog and posts it to the Radio 1 website and to The Chris Moyles Show Facebook page.

Matt forgot today, all the team have gone and I'm left looking at the blank email that was meant to contain everyone's activities. So here, to the best of my knowledge (aka guess) is what everyone's doing:

Chris - Being a radio superstar, will be hanging out with Elton John, Gary Barlow and Sinitta at his house playing Call Of Duty in their underwear. (Not sure why the underwear is important - that's just what they do).

Dave - will undoubtedly be doing 'assorted business' which is the phrase he often uses to give the impression that his life is dull. Nothing could be further from the the truth, Dave does in fact have a secret double life and the 'Comedy Dave' facade is there only to serve his Chris Moyles Show persona. In fact today, he has chartered a private helicopter and is flying to the nearest rainforest where he will team up with Bono and Sting in helping the delicate eco-system flourish that lives therein. (Incidentally he will be planting a further 25 trees to the rainforest's mass to make up for the fumes he used in flying to and from the rainforest).

Aled - is naturally the fun person of the team, who will spend the day selflessly helping those less fortunate than himself. This includes the homeless, old people and those still wearing last season's clothes.

Freya - Will be hard at work in the Radio 1 offices ensuring that someone will answer their phone tomorrow morning when we run the competition to hang out with our listeners in Liverpool this week.[[LINK TO COMP]]]

Matt - Will be to a lesser extent doing the same as Freya, but will be singing along to Radio 1 jingles in the process. This activity will be providing an abundance of joy to those who work with him in the office, least of all Aled. Who's also fun - did I tell you that?

Tina - will be hanging out with the sporting elite - pretending to be all social with the likes of Lewis Hamilton, David Backham and Usain Bolt but who will, in fact, be writing everything she sees down so that her sport bulletin will have that bit more detail over all her colleagues sport bulletins on other radio stations like BBC Radio 2, or indeed 5 Live.

And... Dom - will be nursing his wife's finger.

I hope you too have a day as interesting as those of us who work on The Chris Moyles Show :)


Aled

Source: http://www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/chrismoyles/2011/08/heres_what_the_team_are_doing_50.html

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750 attend Breakout

Almost 750 people attended Music Week?s 12th Breakout live music event at Proud Galleries in Camden last night.

Source: http://www.musicweek.com/story.asp?sectioncode=1&storycode=1046591&c=1

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Bloggety Blog

Chris - is going to the gym, then chillaxing after a busy weekend

Dave - is up to assorted business and then he's getting excited for his daughter Nicole's birthday

Dom - is presenting the lunchtime edition of Newsbeat and then he's taking his son horse riding

Tina - has a telly meeting and then she's presenting 60 Seconds tonight

Aled - will be catching up on the sleep he lost yesterday because of the Sex Night (go to bbc.co.uk/radio1/surgery to catch up)

Freya - is having lunch in the park and then cleaning her flat after the party she had yesterday

Matt - will be meeting up with Roy Walker and then he has playlist appointments this afternoon

Source: http://www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/chrismoyles/2011/08/bloggety_blog.html

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Madonna Ask Critics to Review Her Movie, Not Her

Madonna is so thick-skinned! Reuters reports that Madonna said she doesn't mind critics taking aim at her filmmaking ability with her new film W.E., as long as the criticism is directed at her movie and not at the pop diva herself. That's a fair point. At the Toronto International Film Festival,

Source: http://www.artistdirect.com/entertainment-news/article/madonna-ask-critics-to-review-her-movie-not-her/9205159

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Thank flip it's Friday!

Chris - is going to celebrate his friend's birthday

Dave - is recording a voiceover for Coach Trip, then he has a meeting and then he's meeting Roy again

Tina - will be finalising her plans for Ibiza next week and doing lots of shopping

Dom - has a weekend of BBQing

Aled - will be working on the last minute preparations for Sex Night, this Sunday night from 7pm on BBC Radio 1 and 1Xtra

Freya - is also having a BBQ, using her new tong set

Matt - will be playing some records for a mate's army ball in Portsmouth

Source: http://www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/chrismoyles/2011/07/thank_flip_its_friday_2.html

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Midweek mayhem on the blog!

Chris - is meeting a pal Bryn for a cup of tea, then he has a TV meeting and then later on today he might be trying on a dress (although that may be cancelled). This afternoon it's all about training, tea and telly

Dave - is up to a day of assorted business and then he may go for a late afternoon sleep

Freya - is doing fun office things and is then having a fitting for her wedding dress

Matt - is off to playlist then tonight he may go for a run

Aled - is off judging the Teen Awards this morning

Dom - is presenting the lunchtime edition of Newsbeat

Tina - has a few TV meetings and then she'll be resting

Source: http://www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/chrismoyles/2011/09/midweek_mayhem_on_the_blog.html

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We're back!

Chris - has a meeting with big boss Ben and then he's going to the gym - it's his first day back, so has lots of meetings

Dave - also has a meeting and then he's going to go skating later on

Dom - is presenting the lunchtime edition of Newsbeat and then he'll be playing with his new puppy

Tina - is going through all her emails and then she'll be doing lots of exercise

Aled - is going through all the emails he got whilst he was off and then is planning our trip to Leeds

Freya - is gossiping with Aled about whats been happening while he's been off

Matt - is catching up with an old colleague and another very good friend tonight

Source: http://www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/chrismoyles/2011/08/were_back_4.html

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Hunt and Vaizey plan to make life more difficult for search engines and ISPs

Culture minister Ed Vaizey will put pirate sites at the top of the agenda for his regular meet with the music and creative industries next week.

Source: http://www.musicweek.com/story.asp?sectioncode=1&storycode=1046576&c=1

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Jamiroquai reigns at F1 Rocks in Monza

Jamiroquai became the latest act to grace the F1 Rocks concert series at last weekend?s Formula One meeting in Italy.

Source: http://www.musicweek.com/story.asp?sectioncode=1&storycode=1046567&c=1

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Wednesday, 14 September 2011

How video social engagement drives sales

A new study into online music video sites seeks to understand the connection between user engagement around videos and related download sales of the tracks.

Source: http://www.musicweek.com/story.asp?sectioncode=1&storycode=1046572&c=1

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post christmas bloat

my belly is awash with homecooked food, and Chocolate Kimberlys and Tayto cheese and onion crisps. The latter two foodstuffs are both Irish only and I hold them both in the same esteem as I would a close family member....

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

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To blog or not to blog, that is the question

Chris - is getting his haircut, then he has a production meeting for Chris Moyles Quiz Night and then he might cook and watch Star Wars

Dave - is doing book business and then he's taking his daughter Nicole for a swimming lesson

Dom - is doing boring work and computer business

Aled - is taking part in 'The Big Conversation' - listen in from 2 this afternoon on Greg's show to hear highlights

Tina - is also taking part in 'The Big Conversation'

Freya - is going to take part in 'The Big Conversation' too!

Matt - will be busy working in the office and then tonight he's going to do some exercise and cook for his housemate

Source: http://www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/chrismoyles/2011/09/to_blog_or_not_to_blog_that_is.html

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What exciting stuff is going down today then?

Chris - is getting some suits fitted for the next series of his TV show and then he might watch Star Wars on DVD later

Dave - will be meeting up with Tim Westwood to see where he's heading next around the world

Aled - is going to daytime editorial, then having a meeting about tomorrow's 'Big Conversation' (tune in tomorrow to find out more) and then he's got another meeting about the Teen Awards

Matt - will be helping Roy Walker out with some singing, then looking into a special project and this afternoon he has appointments with record companies

Freya - is in the office all day planning some exciting things for the future months on the show

Dom - is taking his dog for a walk

Tina - is up to assorted meetings and work stuff

Source: http://www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/chrismoyles/2011/09/what_exciting_stuff_is_going_d.html

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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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Hunt and Vaizey plan to make life more difficult for search engines and ISPs

Culture minister Ed Vaizey will put pirate sites at the top of the agenda for his regular meet with the music and creative industries next week.

Source: http://www.musicweek.com/story.asp?sectioncode=1&storycode=1046576&c=1

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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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Our final blog for a bit!

Chris - has a busy day of odds and sods to sort out and then he's off on his holidays

Dave - has a voiceover for Coach Trip, then him and Dom are doing a gig in Weston-Super-Mare and then he's packing for his holidays

Dom - is going to the gig with Dave and then he's off on his holidays

Aled - is tidying his desk, deleting as many emails as possible and then making his way back to Aberystwyth

Freya - is sunbathing (in between rain) and then she's planning some exciting things for Sara's show the week after next

Matt - is looking forward to a stay-cation next week in the lovely United Kingdom and then the week after he's back for Sara's show

Tina - is getting ready to go to Ibiza

Source: http://www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/chrismoyles/2011/08/our_final_blog_for_a_bit.html

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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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Reba McEntire Signs On For ABC Pilot

Red-headed country queen Reba McEntire is returning to TV. The singer, who starred in Reba from 2001 through 2007, is attached to both executive produce and star in Malibu Country, which has been sold as a put pilot at the Disney-owned network. The Hollywood Reporter revealed that the multi-camera

Source: http://www.artistdirect.com/entertainment-news/article/reba-mcentire-signs-on-for-abc-pilot/9205136

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Today's blogtacular action

Chris - is going to the gym and then this afternoon he's going to the cinema with his friend Imaginary Martin to watch Cowboys & Aliens

Dave - is going on a four hour speed awareness course

Freya - having a coffee with Chris and Aled and then planning our trip to Leeds

Aled - is meeting central this morning, then talking to callers following this morning's competition - he's then having lunch with Matt and Freya and then later going to the physio and training.

Matt - has lots of work to do in the office today and then tonight he's going to see Modestep at a gig in North London

Dom - is chosing his secret love and secret hate tracks and then isn't up to anything exciting this afternoon

Tina - is up to lots of work stuff and then she's going to a zumba class this afternoon and is going out to dinner tonight

Source: http://www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/chrismoyles/2011/08/todays_blogtacular_action.html

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Beyonc� Craving Bananas and Ketchup + More

NME and The Sun report that pregnant diva Beyonc� has been eating bananas dipped in tomato ketchup and ice cream laced with hot chili sauce during her new pregnancy. Those are some ick-tacular cravings, Bey. But hey, she is eating for two, right? Gross! Predict it: boy or girl for Beyonc� come 2012?

Source: http://www.artistdirect.com/entertainment-news/article/beyonce-craving-bananas-and-ketchup-more/9205125

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Whitney Houston to Star in "Sparkle"

The Hollywood Reporter reports that Whitney Houston is making her triumphant return to movies with Sparkle. Her last film was 1996's The Preacher's Wife, so it's been quite some time since Whit's been on the big screen. Houston is supposedly in negotiations to star in Sparkle, which is Sony

Source: http://www.artistdirect.com/entertainment-news/article/whitney-houston-to-star-in-sparkle/9205121

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Thank goodness it's Wednesday!

Chris - is off to the gym, then he has several meetings; tonight he might make a curry

Dave - is going to the Isle Of Wight for the day

Freya - is planning some fun for Liverpool

Dom - might go to the gym this afternoon and then he's packing for Liverpool

Tina - has work stuff to sort, then she's looking at some flats and tonight she has pilates

Aled - has playlist today and then he's going to look at something rather exciting in the online department

Matt - will also be going to playlist and then tonight he's going to dinner with a friend

Source: http://www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/chrismoyles/2011/08/thank_goodness_its_wednesday.html

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Buddy Holly Gets Star on Hollywood Walk of Fame

The late, great Buddy Holly received a posthumous star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame last week! At the ceremony, Phil Everly of The Everly Brothers and actor Gary Busey, who portrayed the spectacled rock 'n' roll singer in the 1978 biopic The Buddy Holly Story, both spoke on his behalf. Holly was

Source: http://www.artistdirect.com/entertainment-news/article/buddy-holly-gets-star-on-hollywood-walk-of-fame/9205134

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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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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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BMG buys Bug

BMG Rights Management is to acquire Bug Holdings ? the company that owns independent publisher Bug Music.

Source: http://www.musicweek.com/story.asp?sectioncode=1&storycode=1046550&c=1

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It's Tuesday today

Chris - is appearing on Fred Cauley's show on BBC Scotland at 10.30 and then he's going to a special screening of Super 8 - and later he's going to have his feet looked at

Dave - it's his daughter Nicole's birthday today, so he'll be celebrating that

Dom - is going to the screening with Chris and then he'll be doing some fun stuff with his children

Matt - is going to the screening with Chris, then he's out for lunch and then tonight he's working on a sample mix

Freya - will be staying in the office working hard on lots of projects

Aled - is also off to the screening with the team and then he's going to see his physio and then he'll be working outdoors in the sun

Tina - is working all day on Radio 1 and BBC3 things

Source: http://www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/chrismoyles/2011/08/its_tuesday_today.html

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US Mastodon Tour Dates Announced

Here comes Mastodon! The band has just announced their first US headlining tour dates, with The Dillinger Escape Plan and Red Fang as support. Check out Mastodon's tour page for all the dates, which is located here. Pre-sale tickets will be available starting at 12:00pm local time on Thursday, Sept

Source: http://www.artistdirect.com/entertainment-news/article/us-mastodon-tour-dates-announced/9205126

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Buddy Holly Gets Star on Hollywood Walk of Fame

The late, great Buddy Holly received a posthumous star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame last week! At the ceremony, Phil Everly of The Everly Brothers and actor Gary Busey, who portrayed the spectacled rock 'n' roll singer in the 1978 biopic The Buddy Holly Story, both spoke on his behalf. Holly was

Source: http://www.artistdirect.com/entertainment-news/article/buddy-holly-gets-star-on-hollywood-walk-of-fame/9205134

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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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Bob Dylan Art Exhibition to Come to NYC

Calling all Bob Dylan fans! The Associated Press reports that a New York City gallery will exhibit 18 drawings and paintings by Dylan created while the musician was touring Asia. That's niche! The prestigious Gagosian Gallery says Dylan's Asia Series will run from Sept. 20 to Oct. 22. So if you are

Source: http://www.artistdirect.com/entertainment-news/article/bob-dylan-art-exhibition-to-come-to-nyc/9205135

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Tuesday, 13 September 2011

Whitney Houston to Star in "Sparkle"

The Hollywood Reporter reports that Whitney Houston is making her triumphant return to movies with Sparkle. Her last film was 1996's The Preacher's Wife, so it's been quite some time since Whit's been on the big screen. Houston is supposedly in negotiations to star in Sparkle, which is Sony

Source: http://www.artistdirect.com/entertainment-news/article/whitney-houston-to-star-in-sparkle/9205121

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Game to sell CD's all year round

The UK?s music retail sector has got a major shot in the arm with the news that 200 Game and Gamestation stores are to sell a range of CDs.

Source: http://www.musicweek.com/story.asp?sectioncode=1&storycode=1046560&c=1

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Our final blog for a bit!

Chris - has a busy day of odds and sods to sort out and then he's off on his holidays

Dave - has a voiceover for Coach Trip, then him and Dom are doing a gig in Weston-Super-Mare and then he's packing for his holidays

Dom - is going to the gig with Dave and then he's off on his holidays

Aled - is tidying his desk, deleting as many emails as possible and then making his way back to Aberystwyth

Freya - is sunbathing (in between rain) and then she's planning some exciting things for Sara's show the week after next

Matt - is looking forward to a stay-cation next week in the lovely United Kingdom and then the week after he's back for Sara's show

Tina - is getting ready to go to Ibiza

Source: http://www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/chrismoyles/2011/08/our_final_blog_for_a_bit.html

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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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The E Family to Release "Now and Forever" on Sept. 20

After years of playing on each other's projects, The E Family came together to produce this ultimate, long overdue and highly anticipated labor of love, Now & Forever. Available in stores on Sept. 20, 2011 on Sheila E's Stiletto Flats Music through Waterfront Entertainment (Fontana/Universal), Now &

Source: http://www.artistdirect.com/entertainment-news/article/the-e-family-to-release-now-and-forever-on-sept-20/9205133

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Today's blogtacular action

Chris - is going to the gym and then this afternoon he's going to the cinema with his friend Imaginary Martin to watch Cowboys & Aliens

Dave - is going on a four hour speed awareness course

Freya - having a coffee with Chris and Aled and then planning our trip to Leeds

Aled - is meeting central this morning, then talking to callers following this morning's competition - he's then having lunch with Matt and Freya and then later going to the physio and training.

Matt - has lots of work to do in the office today and then tonight he's going to see Modestep at a gig in North London

Dom - is chosing his secret love and secret hate tracks and then isn't up to anything exciting this afternoon

Tina - is up to lots of work stuff and then she's going to a zumba class this afternoon and is going out to dinner tonight

Source: http://www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/chrismoyles/2011/08/todays_blogtacular_action.html

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US Mastodon Tour Dates Announced

Here comes Mastodon! The band has just announced their first US headlining tour dates, with The Dillinger Escape Plan and Red Fang as support. Check out Mastodon's tour page for all the dates, which is located here. Pre-sale tickets will be available starting at 12:00pm local time on Thursday, Sept

Source: http://www.artistdirect.com/entertainment-news/article/us-mastodon-tour-dates-announced/9205126

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Jamiroquai reigns at F1 Rocks in Monza

Jamiroquai became the latest act to grace the F1 Rocks concert series at last weekend?s Formula One meeting in Italy.

Source: http://www.musicweek.com/story.asp?sectioncode=1&storycode=1046567&c=1

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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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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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BMG buys Bug

BMG Rights Management is to acquire Bug Holdings ? the company that owns independent publisher Bug Music.

Source: http://www.musicweek.com/story.asp?sectioncode=1&storycode=1046550&c=1

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Big crowd expected for Breakout

Music Week?s Breakout night at Proud Galleries, Camden is preparing for another packed evening on Wednesday ? as headliner Alex Winston is expected to draw a big crowd.

Source: http://www.musicweek.com/story.asp?sectioncode=1&storycode=1046547&c=1

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Beyonc� Craving Bananas and Ketchup + More

NME and The Sun report that pregnant diva Beyonc� has been eating bananas dipped in tomato ketchup and ice cream laced with hot chili sauce during her new pregnancy. Those are some ick-tacular cravings, Bey. But hey, she is eating for two, right? Gross! Predict it: boy or girl for Beyonc� come 2012?

Source: http://www.artistdirect.com/entertainment-news/article/beyonce-craving-bananas-and-ketchup-more/9205125

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Lily Allen Expresses Pregnancy Concerns

British songbird Lily Allen has opened up about her pregnancy anxiety and her sleepless nights after previously suffering two miscarriages. We can't blame a girl for being stressed, since she lost two pregnancies. Allen was obviously crushed when she miscarried her unborn son with husband Sam Cooper

Source: http://www.artistdirect.com/entertainment-news/article/lily-allen-expresses-pregnancy-concerns/9205107

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Bloggety Blog

Chris - is going to the gym, then chillaxing after a busy weekend

Dave - is up to assorted business and then he's getting excited for his daughter Nicole's birthday

Dom - is presenting the lunchtime edition of Newsbeat and then he's taking his son horse riding

Tina - has a telly meeting and then she's presenting 60 Seconds tonight

Aled - will be catching up on the sleep he lost yesterday because of the Sex Night (go to bbc.co.uk/radio1/surgery to catch up)

Freya - is having lunch in the park and then cleaning her flat after the party she had yesterday

Matt - will be meeting up with Roy Walker and then he has playlist appointments this afternoon

Source: http://www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/chrismoyles/2011/08/bloggety_blog.html

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Bloggety Blog

Chris - is going to the gym, then chillaxing after a busy weekend

Dave - is up to assorted business and then he's getting excited for his daughter Nicole's birthday

Dom - is presenting the lunchtime edition of Newsbeat and then he's taking his son horse riding

Tina - has a telly meeting and then she's presenting 60 Seconds tonight

Aled - will be catching up on the sleep he lost yesterday because of the Sex Night (go to bbc.co.uk/radio1/surgery to catch up)

Freya - is having lunch in the park and then cleaning her flat after the party she had yesterday

Matt - will be meeting up with Roy Walker and then he has playlist appointments this afternoon

Source: http://www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/chrismoyles/2011/08/bloggety_blog.html

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This week's chart now online

This week's chart is now available to view online as Example debuts at the top of the album chart and Pixie Lott's new single, All About Tonight enters at number one.

Source: http://www.musicweek.com/story.asp?sectioncode=1&storycode=1046546&c=1

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Taylor Swift to Receive Harmony Award

Taylor Swift has been named the recipient of the Harmony Award, which she will receive at the annual Symphony Ball to be held at the Schermerhorn Symphony Center on Dec. 10. The award is handed out by the Nashville Symphony. The honor recognizes a group or singer who best embodies the "spirit of

Source: http://www.artistdirect.com/entertainment-news/article/taylor-swift-to-receive-harmony-award/9205099

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Here's what the team are doing - according to Aled

Hi, it's Aled here. Every morning after the show Matt Fincham asks the team what they are doing that day. He then writes it up as a blog and posts it to the Radio 1 website and to The Chris Moyles Show Facebook page.

Matt forgot today, all the team have gone and I'm left looking at the blank email that was meant to contain everyone's activities. So here, to the best of my knowledge (aka guess) is what everyone's doing:

Chris - Being a radio superstar, will be hanging out with Elton John, Gary Barlow and Sinitta at his house playing Call Of Duty in their underwear. (Not sure why the underwear is important - that's just what they do).

Dave - will undoubtedly be doing 'assorted business' which is the phrase he often uses to give the impression that his life is dull. Nothing could be further from the the truth, Dave does in fact have a secret double life and the 'Comedy Dave' facade is there only to serve his Chris Moyles Show persona. In fact today, he has chartered a private helicopter and is flying to the nearest rainforest where he will team up with Bono and Sting in helping the delicate eco-system flourish that lives therein. (Incidentally he will be planting a further 25 trees to the rainforest's mass to make up for the fumes he used in flying to and from the rainforest).

Aled - is naturally the fun person of the team, who will spend the day selflessly helping those less fortunate than himself. This includes the homeless, old people and those still wearing last season's clothes.

Freya - Will be hard at work in the Radio 1 offices ensuring that someone will answer their phone tomorrow morning when we run the competition to hang out with our listeners in Liverpool this week.[[LINK TO COMP]]]

Matt - Will be to a lesser extent doing the same as Freya, but will be singing along to Radio 1 jingles in the process. This activity will be providing an abundance of joy to those who work with him in the office, least of all Aled. Who's also fun - did I tell you that?

Tina - will be hanging out with the sporting elite - pretending to be all social with the likes of Lewis Hamilton, David Backham and Usain Bolt but who will, in fact, be writing everything she sees down so that her sport bulletin will have that bit more detail over all her colleagues sport bulletins on other radio stations like BBC Radio 2, or indeed 5 Live.

And... Dom - will be nursing his wife's finger.

I hope you too have a day as interesting as those of us who work on The Chris Moyles Show :)


Aled

Source: http://www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/chrismoyles/2011/08/heres_what_the_team_are_doing_50.html

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Today's blogtacular action

Chris - is going to the gym and then this afternoon he's going to the cinema with his friend Imaginary Martin to watch Cowboys & Aliens

Dave - is going on a four hour speed awareness course

Freya - having a coffee with Chris and Aled and then planning our trip to Leeds

Aled - is meeting central this morning, then talking to callers following this morning's competition - he's then having lunch with Matt and Freya and then later going to the physio and training.

Matt - has lots of work to do in the office today and then tonight he's going to see Modestep at a gig in North London

Dom - is chosing his secret love and secret hate tracks and then isn't up to anything exciting this afternoon

Tina - is up to lots of work stuff and then she's going to a zumba class this afternoon and is going out to dinner tonight

Source: http://www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/chrismoyles/2011/08/todays_blogtacular_action.html

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Yelawolf Releases Trailer for "Hard White"

YelaWolf is prepping for the release of his album Radioactive, due out Oct. 25, by releasing the trailer to the video for his single "Hard White." We love that the digital age has birthed teaser trailers to music videos. Content, content, content! And we love it. Go here to watch the teaser trailer

Source: http://www.artistdirect.com/entertainment-news/article/yelawolf-releases-trailer-for-hard-white/9205094

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Copyright Term Extension voted through in Brussels

The EU term of protection Directive, extending copyright term from 50 to 70 years, has finally been voted through by the Council of Ministers in Brussels this morning.

Source: http://www.musicweek.com/story.asp?sectioncode=1&storycode=1046548&c=1

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Hinder Pen Oklahoma Sooners Fight Song

Hinder hail from the great state of Oklahoma and the dudes in the band have such dedication to their home state football team that they penned a "fight song" for the Oklahoma Sooners and even created a hype video, which is viewable here. The song is "Sooners Don't Back Down" and it's also available

Source: http://www.artistdirect.com/entertainment-news/article/hinder-pen-oklahoma-sooners-fight-song/9205092

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Carpe Diem!

Chris - is off to the gym and then he has a meeting with some of the team at lunchtime

Dave - has some writing to do, then he has a meeting and then he'll be meeting Roy Walker later on for another creative session

Dom - has no massive plans of any description

Tina - will be catching up with emails and all the work she's missed whilst being sick

Aled - has a meeting with Chris at lunchtime and then will be going to playlist

Freya - also has a meeting with Chris and is only eating protein

Matt - has a meeting, then he's going to playlist then tonight he's going over to his friend's for dinner who's getting a pet hedgehog

Source: http://www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/chrismoyles/2011/07/carpe_diem.html

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Monday, 12 September 2011

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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Lily Allen Expresses Pregnancy Concerns

British songbird Lily Allen has opened up about her pregnancy anxiety and her sleepless nights after previously suffering two miscarriages. We can't blame a girl for being stressed, since she lost two pregnancies. Allen was obviously crushed when she miscarried her unborn son with husband Sam Cooper

Source: http://www.artistdirect.com/entertainment-news/article/lily-allen-expresses-pregnancy-concerns/9205107

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Tuesday really is a dull day, isn't it

Chris - is writing some new jingles all day

Dave - has a very long meeting with Roy Walker in his Imaginarium, then he's up to assorted business

Aled - has a day of meetings - to chat Ibiza, Sara Cox, the Chris Moyles Show and Sex Night coming this Sunday on BBC Radio 1 & 1Xtra

Freya - is going for lunch with Sara Cox and Dave

Matt - see above (but minus the Sex Night part) and then tonight he's having dinner with his housemates, who haven't all been together for ages

Dom - (had to leave to read the news, so we're not sure what he's doing today)

Tina - is off sick

Source: http://www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/chrismoyles/2011/07/tuesday_really_is_a_dull_day_i.html

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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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Example and Lott top the charts

In a year of unparalleled success, Adele has another marvellous week with 21 topping the 3 million sales mark 227 days (less than 33 weeks) after its release - faster than any previous album - and rebounding to number two, while her 2008...

Source: http://www.musicweek.com/story.asp?sectioncode=1&storycode=1046541&c=1

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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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Ellie Goulding Partners With Nike

UK recording artist and passionate runner Ellie Goulding has teamed up with Nike for an innovative partnership that fuses the worlds of sport and music like never before. Ellie, who has just finished a sold out tour of the US, has managed to fit time into her hectic schedule to train for 'Nike+ Run

Source: http://www.artistdirect.com/entertainment-news/article/ellie-goulding-partners-with-nike/9205097

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Linda Perry Featured in New "At: Guitar Center" Podcast

The new "At: Guitar Center" podcast with host Nic Harcourt is available and it features an in-depth conversation with acclaimed songwriter and producer Linda Perry. Perry was the singer of 4 Non Blondes and has co-written major hits for the likes or P!nk and Christina Aguilera. She also recently

Source: http://www.artistdirect.com/entertainment-news/article/linda-perry-featured-in-new-at-guitar-center-podcast/9205103

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Thursday fun and games on ye olde blog

Chris - is recording the free download links, then he's got a haircut, he'll be shopping for holiday supplies later this afternoon, then he has physio and a training session and then he'll be collapsing in a heap and eating his tea

Dave - has some pre-holiday writing to finish off, he'll be putting some finishing touches to his game for tomorrow's show, and later he has a man coming around to quote for a bathroom

Dom - is writing and presenting the Oddbox, then he'll be devising his game, and this afternoon he'll be trying to BBQ in the rain

Tina - is up to work stuff, coming up with a game, getting her hair blow dried and then packing for Ibiza

Aled - will be preparing for the games tomorrow, then doing record company appointments and then preparing for his holiday

Matt - will be making sure everyone's games are suitable, going to yoga then tonight he's surprising his housemate with something rather fun for her birthday

Freya - is finishing off planning Dave & Sara Cox's week and then going to pick up her marriage licence

Source: http://www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/chrismoyles/2011/08/thursday_fun_and_games_on_ye_o.html

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Me'Shell Ndeg�ocello to Tour This Fall

Shortly after the Nov. 8 release of her new album, Weather, Me'Shell Ndeg�ocello will kick off the first leg of her upcoming US tour dates. The acclaimed and eclectic songwriter will be playing in the Philadelphia, Washington DC, and New York City areas, with more US dates to be announced soon. A

Source: http://www.artistdirect.com/entertainment-news/article/me-shell-ndegeocello-to-tour-this-fall/9205078

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Label support fund opens

Labels affected by last month's fire at the Sony DADC warehouse can now apply for a loan made available by an agreement between AIM, the BPI and distributor PIAS.

Source: http://www.musicweek.com/story.asp?sectioncode=1&storycode=1046557&c=1

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BMG buys Bug

BMG Rights Management is to acquire Bug Holdings ? the company that owns independent publisher Bug Music.

Source: http://www.musicweek.com/story.asp?sectioncode=1&storycode=1046550&c=1

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Ivan Moody of Five Finger Death Punch Digs Deep for "American Capitalist"

Ivan Moody of Five Finger Death Punch reaches inside himself like never before on American Capitalist, the band's forthcoming third full-length album due out October 11, 2011. "When I started writing, I felt like it was time to get back to the basics and gut myself," he declares. "I really wanted to

Source: http://www.artistdirect.com/entertainment-news/article/ivan-moody-of-five-finger-death-punch-digs-deep-for-american-capitalist/9205080

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Copyright Term Extension voted through in Brussels

The EU term of protection Directive, extending copyright term from 50 to 70 years, has finally been voted through by the Council of Ministers in Brussels this morning.

Source: http://www.musicweek.com/story.asp?sectioncode=1&storycode=1046548&c=1

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Sandra Bullock is Not Dating Ryan Reynolds

Oscar winner (and unlucky in love actress) Sandra Bullock is not dating Scarlett Johansson's ex-husband Ryan Reynolds and is not pregnant with his child! The two starred in The Proposal and are good friends! OK! ran a cover story about the relationship between the two, suggesting it is more than we

Source: http://www.artistdirect.com/entertainment-news/article/sandra-bullock-is-not-dating-ryan-reynolds/9205069

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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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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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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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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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We Love Pop magazine hailed a success

Children?s publisher Egmont is claiming success for the first edition of its We Love Pop magazine.

Source: http://www.musicweek.com/story.asp?sectioncode=1&storycode=1046532&c=1

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HMV combines marketing and e-commerce roles

HMV has combined the previously-separate roles of marketing and e-commerce directors with the appointment of one-time EMI executive Mark Hodgkinson.

Source: http://www.musicweek.com/story.asp?sectioncode=1&storycode=1046534&c=1

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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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Adele tops Hot 100 for second time

Adele has become the first UK artist in more than two decades to score two US number one singles in a calendar year after Someone Like You climbed to the top of the Billboard Hot 100.

Source: http://www.musicweek.com/story.asp?sectioncode=1&storycode=1046522&c=1

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Industry veteran Knowles dies

Dennis Knowles, who was one of the UK music industry?s leading marketing executives of the Seventies and Eighties, has died after a long battle with cancer.

Source: http://www.musicweek.com/story.asp?sectioncode=1&storycode=1046528&c=1

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Sunday, 11 September 2011

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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Jessie J justifies BBC poll hype

Jessie J has more than lived up to her early-year billing as 2011?s biggest new act to watch after selling more albums than all the other finalists combined of the BBC Sound Of? poll she topped.

Source: http://www.musicweek.com/story.asp?sectioncode=1&storycode=1046516&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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Our final blog for a bit!

Chris - has a busy day of odds and sods to sort out and then he's off on his holidays

Dave - has a voiceover for Coach Trip, then him and Dom are doing a gig in Weston-Super-Mare and then he's packing for his holidays

Dom - is going to the gig with Dave and then he's off on his holidays

Aled - is tidying his desk, deleting as many emails as possible and then making his way back to Aberystwyth

Freya - is sunbathing (in between rain) and then she's planning some exciting things for Sara's show the week after next

Matt - is looking forward to a stay-cation next week in the lovely United Kingdom and then the week after he's back for Sara's show

Tina - is getting ready to go to Ibiza

Source: http://www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/chrismoyles/2011/08/our_final_blog_for_a_bit.html

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