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New Robbie Williams album coming next year... on Universal

A new Robbie Williams solo studio album will be released in autumn next year - not on EMI, or on Sony, but on Universal.

Source: http://www.musicweek.com/story.asp?sectioncode=1&storycode=1047122&c=1

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Dev to Release "The Night the Sun Came Up" in January

Dev has yet again pushed back the release of her debut album The Night the Sun Came Up. The initial September release date was moved to Nov. 1 and that date has now been bumped to Jan. 10, 2012. So you have something to look forward to this winter. Dev is working on additional song and is

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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

John Lennon's Tooth Up For Auction

A tooth that once belonged to John Lennon is being auctioned off. Now that's a unique item few can lay claim to owning. The former Beatle gave the tooth to the housekeeper at his home in Surrey England. He had instructed her to throw it out, but when he learned her daughter was a Beatles fan, he

Source: http://www.artistdirect.com/entertainment-news/article/john-lennon-s-tooth-up-for-auction/9517867

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Iconic rock music photographer Feinstein dies

Barry Feinstein, known for shooting album covers for Bob Dylan, Janis Joplin and George Harrison has passed away at the age of 80.

Source: http://www.musicweek.com/story.asp?sectioncode=1&storycode=1047125&c=1

John Lennon's Tooth Up For Auction

Source: http://www.artistdirect.com/entertainment-news/article/john-lennon-s-tooth-up-for-auction/9517867

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Vertigo Records signs The Gaslight Anthem

Vertigo Records has signed The Gaslight Anthem for a worldwide record deal, excluding US and Canada, for the release of their fourth album next year.

Source: http://www.musicweek.com/story.asp?sectioncode=1&storycode=1047116&c=1

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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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Vertigo Records signs The Gaslight Anthem

Vertigo Records has signed The Gaslight Anthem for a worldwide record deal, excluding US and Canada, for the release of their fourth album next year.

Source: http://www.musicweek.com/story.asp?sectioncode=1&storycode=1047116&c=1

T-Pain to Release "rEVOLVEr" on Dec. 6

T-Pain returns! After landing another platinum-selling radio hit single with "Best Love Song," featuring Chris Brown, followed by quickly rising single "5 O'Clock," featuring Wiz Khalifa and Lily Allen, singer/rapper/producer T-Pain will release his fourth studio album rEVOLVEr on Dec. 6, 2011. The

Source: http://www.artistdirect.com/entertainment-news/article/t-pain-to-release-revolver-on-dec-6/9517859

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DJ mag poll attracts record number of votes

A record-breaking 600,000 votes were cast in the DJ magazine Top 100 DJs poll to crown the 2011 winner.

Source: http://www.musicweek.com/story.asp?sectioncode=1&storycode=1047120&c=1

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Listen to Ben Lear's "Scuba Lessons"

Ben Lear wants you to check out his song "Scuba Lessons." It's a soft, gentle, acoustic (but has a big, sweeping build up) jam that reminds us of some of our favorite singer-songwriters, but with a modern folk edge. Think James Taylor, with an iPod and a love of chai tea and a fondness for

Source: http://www.artistdirect.com/entertainment-news/article/listen-to-ben-lear-s-scuba-lessons/9517874

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Illegal file-sharers to receive 'three strikes' letters in 2013

Ofcom has said it will start rolling out its ?three strikes? notification letters to illegal file sharers in summer 2013.

Source: http://www.musicweek.com/story.asp?sectioncode=1&storycode=1047118&c=1

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Friday, 21 October 2011

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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The Killer's Brandon Flowers is New Face of Mormon Church Campaign

The Killers' frontman Brandon Flowers was raised in the Mormon faith, so it's no shock that he is now the new face of an advertising campaign for the Mormon Church. Flowers recorded a video called "A Fire Still Burning," where he discusses his religion and the struggles of being in a band while

Sony Music Unlimited updated for Tablet compatibility

Sony?s cloud-based music streaming service is now available on new Sony and Android-based Tablets across the globe.

Source: http://www.musicweek.com/story.asp?sectioncode=1&storycode=1047110&c=1

Sony Music Unlimited updated for Tablet compatibility

Sony?s cloud-based music streaming service is now available on new Sony and Android-based Tablets across the globe.

Source: http://www.musicweek.com/story.asp?sectioncode=1&storycode=1047110&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/chrismoyles/2011/10/the_blog_has_got_his_hat_on_hi.html

The Blog has got his hat on, hip hip hip hooray

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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

Shortlist announced for Q Next Big Thing

Lana Del Rey, Emeli Sande and Frank Ocean will compete for Q Magazine?s Next Big Thing award this year.

Source: http://www.musicweek.com/story.asp?sectioncode=1&storycode=1047105&c=1

Shortlist announced for Q Next Big Thing

Lana Del Rey, Emeli Sande and Frank Ocean will compete for Q Magazine?s Next Big Thing award this year.

Source: http://www.musicweek.com/story.asp?sectioncode=1&storycode=1047105&c=1

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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

Queen to receive Global Icon award at MTV EMAs

The iconic British rock band will be honoured with the prestigious accolade at the MTV event in Belfast on November 6.

Source: http://www.musicweek.com/story.asp?sectioncode=1&storycode=1047111&c=1

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Courtney Love Pulls Out of Australia's Soundwave Festival Over Placement

Rawr. Courtney Love showed off some diva antics when she pulled her band Hole out of its slot on the Soundwave Festival in Australia. Love was pissed that Limp Bizkit would play after Hole. As if. Hole would've performed alongside Slipknot, System of a Down and more, but when Love found out her band

Source: http://www.artistdirect.com/entertainment-news/article/courtney-love-pulls-out-of-australia-s-soundwave-festival-over-placement/9516231

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Bette Midler to Auction Off Stage Costumes

Bette Midler is cleaning out her closet! Reuters reports that diva Bette Midler will auction off her stage attire, including the famous mermaid costume, the Valentino gown she wore to the 1992 Oscars and a collection of headdresses. The auction will take place on Nov. 12 in Beverly Hills. The Divine

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Courtney Love Pulls Out of Australia's Soundwave Festival Over Placement

Source: http://www.artistdirect.com/entertainment-news/article/listen-to-vhs-or-beta-s-breaking-bones-run-roc-remix-here/9516228

Listen to VHS or Beta's "Breaking Bones (Run Roc Remix)" Here

Go here to check out VHS or Beta's "Breaking Bones (Run Roc remix)." DFA's Run Roc has put a hypnotic spin on the song to transfix dance floors worldwide! Prepare to have your mind numbed while your body moves! VHS or Beta's new album Diamonds & Death is out now on Krian Music Group/Chromosome

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Muse donate state-of-the-art music equipment to university

English rockers Muse have given �15,000 worth of kit to Plymouth University.

Source: http://www.musicweek.com/story.asp?sectioncode=1&storycode=1047109&c=1

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Taylor Swift is Okay With Being Single

After a string of high profile romances with the likes of Joe Jonas, Taylor Lautner and Jake Gyllenhaal, Taylor Swift has said that she is happy with being a single lady! She said, "I don't have a boyfriend. I sit by myself and I watch 'Law & Order.' I don't even have like kind of a boyfriend. I

Source: http://www.artistdirect.com/entertainment-news/article/taylor-swift-is-okay-with-being-single/9516217

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Are you ready for the weekend? We are!

Chris - has his first day back at the gym today for several weeks, then he's cooking an early tea before watching Leeds vs. Brighton tonight

Dave - has a quiet night in tonight, tomorrow he's DJ'ing in Hull and performing in Plymouth on Sunday

Dom - is taking Finn football training tomorrow and then he'll be performing with Dave on Sunday night

Freya - is sleeping off her flu and having a cup of tea with Rachel who used to work on the show

Matt - is playing some records at his local bar tonight

Tina - has a late lunch, then she'll be filming and then she's doing 60 Seconds

Aled - is in Newport tonight, Hull tomorrow and presenting the Surgery on Sunday

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

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BBC One to screen Simon and Garfunkel doc

BBC One is to air a documentary examining the recording of Simon and Garfunkel?s classic Bridge Over Troubled Water album as part of the new season of flagship arts show Imagine.

Source: http://www.musicweek.com/story.asp?sectioncode=1&storycode=1047107&c=1

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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

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

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

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/to_blog_or_not_to_blog_that_is.html

To blog or not to blog, that is the question

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The Blog has got his hat on, hip hip hip hooray

Source: http://www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/chrismoyles/2011/10/the_blog_has_got_his_hat_on_hi.html

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Thursday, 20 October 2011

Meital Dohan and Grindr to Celebrate "Yummy Boyz" with Party in West Hollywood

Grindr in conjunction with West Hollywood's hottest promoter Jeffrey Sanker is proud to present the official release party for Meital Dohan's sexy debut single "Yummy Boyz" on Oct. 21 at CLUB ELEVEN's weekly "Fresh Friday" Grindr party featuring Meital's first ever live performance of "Yummy Boyz"

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Tuesday's blog is full of fun and frivolity

Freya - is off sick today

Aled - is working on Chris Moyles Show office stuff now that Freya's off ill - he's then going for a lunch with Rachel to see her off on maternity leave

* these guys had left, so we thought it'd be amusing to make up what they're doing today

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

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Jeff Mangum ATP show cancelled

Jeff Mangum?s much-anticipated All Tomorrow's Parties event has been cancelled due to ?unforeseen circumstances,? according to festival organisers.

Source: http://www.musicweek.com/story.asp?sectioncode=1&storycode=1047098&c=1

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

What exciting stuff is going down today then?

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Wednes'wahey'!

Chris - has a meeting with Aled and Freya in the coffee shop near Radio 1

Dom - is recording a voiceover this afternoon for two hours

Dave - is also doing a voiceover

Tina - will be chosing her secret love and secret hate tracks

Aled - is going to playlist today and attempting a midweek mammoth sleep

Matt - is also off to playlist and then he's going to see Rizzle Kicks and Alex Clare tonight

Freya - is going for a coffee with Chris and Aled and is then getting over the flu

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

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

What exciting stuff is going down today then?

Jeff Mangum ATP show cancelled

Jeff Mangum?s much-anticipated All Tomorrow's Parties event has been cancelled due to ?unforeseen circumstances,? according to festival organisers.

Source: http://www.musicweek.com/story.asp?sectioncode=1&storycode=1047098&c=1

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Morrissey and more for 6 Music Salford Season

6 Music is to hold a ?Salford Season? around the inaugural John Peel Lecture at the city?s Lowry Theatre, including documentaries on Morrissey and Oasis.

Source: http://www.musicweek.com/story.asp?sectioncode=1&storycode=1047106&c=1

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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Backstage on the Hollyoaks set with Ricky Whittle

Source: http://www.artistdirect.com/entertainment-news/article/the-human-league-cancel-australian-tour/9516196

The Human League Cancel Australian Tour

Keep feeling fascination! The Human League have cancelled their entire Australian tour when organizers of a specific show didn't book visas for the band. Here are the deets as we understand them: The group was set to headline the Rewind Festival at the end of this month, alongside fellow '80s

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J. Ralph Talks "Hell and Back Again"

"I've never seen real life captured like this," says J. Ralph of the award-winning documentary, Hell and Back Again. You've also never heard a score like the one Ralph built for the film. Instead of utilizing traditional instruments or even electronic trickery, he crafted the film's score from the

Source: http://www.artistdirect.com/entertainment-news/article/j-ralph-talks-hell-and-back-again/9516216

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Amy Winehouse's Boyfriend Turns Down a Book Deal

Reg Traviss, who was Amy Winehouse's boyfriend, at the time of her death, has allegedly turned down a cool million dollar offer to pen a book about his life with her! The Daily Star reports that Traviss, who is a director, said "No thanks" to the cash and doesn't want to capitalize on her tragic

Source: http://www.artistdirect.com/entertainment-news/article/amy-winehouse-s-boyfriend-turns-down-a-book-deal/9516202

Source: http://www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/chrismoyles/2011/09/thank_flip_its_friday_3.html

Thank flip it's Friday!

Chris - has a TV show meeting, training, shopping, a mate's birthday, and then some chilling time.

Dave - is doing telly stuff, then a long travel based meeting with Westwood, and a quiet night in with Nicole

Dom - is taking his son to his second football match as he's been picked again! Then general stuff.

Aled - has a meeting at Radio 1, a meeting at BBC3, and a meeting with his trainer.

Tina - has filming and stuff

Matt - is back from his travels in Woking so will be busy in the office and then later on he's going to his colleague's house for home-made pizza

Source: http://www.artistdirect.com/entertainment-news/article/j-ralph-talks-hell-and-back-again/9516216

J. Ralph Talks "Hell and Back Again"

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Kelly Clarkson's "VH1 Unplugged" Special to Air on VH1 on Nov. 18

Kelly Clarkson's VH1 Unplugged: Kelly Clarkson will enjoy a one-two online and broadcast punch next month. The special will air online on VH1.com on Thursday, Nov. 17 at 8 PM ET, with the broadcast premiere to take place the very next day on Friday, Nov. 18 at 11 PM. Expect to hear the hits ("Since

Source: http://www.artistdirect.com/entertainment-news/article/kelly-clarkson-s-vh1-unplugged-special-to-air-on-vh1-on-nov-18/9516193

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UK Midweek Chart Update: Rihanna moves ahead of The Wanted

Rihanna featuring Calvin Harris?s We Found Love has edged ahead of The Wanted in the UK midweek singles chart after the boy band had taken an early lead.

Source: http://www.musicweek.com/story.asp?sectioncode=1&storycode=1047112&c=1

Mac's podcast links

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BBC One to screen Simon and Garfunkel doc

BBC One is to air a documentary examining the recording of Simon and Garfunkel?s classic Bridge Over Troubled Water album as part of the new season of flagship arts show Imagine.

Source: http://www.musicweek.com/story.asp?sectioncode=1&storycode=1047107&c=1

Mac's podcast links

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

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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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The Human League Cancel Australian Tour

Source: http://www.artistdirect.com/entertainment-news/article/the-human-league-cancel-australian-tour/9516196

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UB40 Declares Bankruptcy

Perhaps they drank too much "Red Red Wine!" Reggae heroes UB40 have declared bankruptcy. The Daily Mail reports that saxophonist Brian Travers, drummer Jimmy Brown, trumpeter Terence "Astro" Wilson and percussionist Norman Hassan were all "declared insolvent." Ouch. Hard financial times, indeed. The

Source: http://www.artistdirect.com/entertainment-news/article/ub40-declares-bankruptcy/9516197

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U2 to Publish Book About 360� Tour

A year is how long you will have to wait for a book about U2's super successful 360� Tour! Random House publishing be releasing a book about U2's 360� Tour. GQ editor Dylan Jones will pen the text of U2360: The Official Story of the Greatest Spectacle in Stadium-Rock History. Why does the tour

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Wednesday, 19 October 2011

Tuesday's Blog Action

Chris - has a meeting with his two producers, then he has a script meeting for his TV show and then he has another meeting for a different project! Tonight he's staying in and having something yummy for his tea.

Dave - has assorted jobs to do and then later he's taking Nicole to swimming

Dom - will be doing general Daddy stuff this afternoon including taking his dog for a walk

Tina - is going out for lunch and then she has a TV meeting this afternoon for 'Up For Hire' on BBC3

Aled - is DJ'ing in Manchester

Freya - is going out for a meeting with Chris and then doing some video conferencing with our New York office (no - I lied, we don't have one, I'll just be sitting in the office)

Matt - will be going for a run tonight and then he's going over to his sister's house for dinner

Source: http://www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/chrismoyles/2011/10/tuesdays_blog_action.html

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New Spotify app squares up to Blackberry's BBM Music

The Swedish-founded music streaming service Spotify has launched a preview application for Blackberry handsets.

Source: http://www.musicweek.com/story.asp?sectioncode=1&storycode=1047096&c=1

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Taylor Swift May Take an Acting Job in 2012

During a recent chat with MTV, country cutie Taylor Swift revealed that she has "some surprise projects that may or may not happen, and possibly some acting." The singer had a small role in 2010 rom com Valentine's Day, so she has appeared in front of a camera in that capacity before. But who knows

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

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.

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Anya Marina to Release "Felony Flats" on Feb. 14

Chop Shop/Atlantic recording artist Anya Marina has announced the release of her new album Felony Flats on Valentine's Day, Feb. 14, 2012. Is that a pair of criminal shoes? We know, dumb joke. Felony Flats, which follows 2009's acclaimed label debut, Slow & Steady Seduction: Phase II, marks a major

Source: http://www.artistdirect.com/entertainment-news/article/anya-marina-to-release-felony-flats-on-feb-14/9516212

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UB40 Declares Bankruptcy

Source: http://www.artistdirect.com/entertainment-news/article/ub40-declares-bankruptcy/9516197

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Westlife announce split

Irish man band Westlife has announced they are to split after 14 years in the music industry.

Source: http://www.musicweek.com/story.asp?sectioncode=1&storycode=1047102&c=1

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Ayo to Release "Billie-Eve" on Nov. 15

Ayo! Ayo! Ayooooooooooooooo! Day light come and me wanna go home! So what do you need to know about Ayo? Ayo's middle name, Olasunmibo, translates from the Yoruba language to mean "she who is born elsewhere but who will come back full of prosperity." This has certainly rung true for the acclaimed

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UK Midweek Chart Update: The Wanted storm singles chart with Lightning

The Wanted continue to lead the Official UK singles chart with Noel Gallagher ahead on the album chart, according to updated midweek figures.

Source: http://www.musicweek.com/story.asp?sectioncode=1&storycode=1047100&c=1

Giuliana Rancic Has Breast Cancer

E! News host Giuliana Rancic has revealed that she has breast cancer, having discovered a tumor during a mammogram while undergoing another round of in-vitro fertilization in an effort to get pregnant. Rancic and husband Bill have been trying to have a child for years, and their struggle has been

Source: http://www.artistdirect.com/entertainment-news/article/giuliana-rancic-has-breast-cancer/9516178

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Stone Roses reunion sparked by death of Mani's mum

Stone Roses lead singer Ian Brown has said the band?s reunion was prompted by the death of bassist, Gary, ?Mani? Mounfield's mother earlier this year.

Source: http://www.musicweek.com/story.asp?sectioncode=1&storycode=1047072&c=1

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Sony and Warner sign to another Spotify rival

It?s not been the best few days for Spotify: first details of Google?s proposed streaming/download hybrid service leaked in the US, and now Music Week can reveal that two majors have signed worldwide deals with yet another rival platform.

Source: http://www.musicweek.com/story.asp?sectioncode=1&storycode=1047085&c=1

First headphones designed specifically for use in bed

?Bedphones? allow users to listen to music comfortably whilst dozing off.

Source: http://www.musicweek.com/story.asp?sectioncode=1&storycode=1047068&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

BBC controller defends decision to buy The Voice

BBC One controller Danny Cohen has defended the station?s decision to buy TV talent show The Voice ? saying it was part of the channel?s move away from dance-contest based programmes.

Source: http://www.musicweek.com/story.asp?sectioncode=1&storycode=1047064&c=1

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4Music Video Honours back for 2011

4Music will once again quiz the British public on their favourite artists and music videos of the year, as the 4Music Video Honours returns for 2011.

Source: http://www.musicweek.com/story.asp?sectioncode=1&storycode=1047071&c=1

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Uh Huh Her Release Video For "Another Case"

Electro-pop duo Uh Huh Her, featuring former L Word star Leisha Hailey on keyboards and bass, and her girlfriend Camila Grey on keyboards and guitar, released a video for the song "Another Case" from their album Nocturnes. The video was created by director Justin Coloma, who collaborated with Uh Huh

Source: http://www.artistdirect.com/entertainment-news/article/uh-huh-her-release-video-for-another-case/9516188

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

The Grapest Challenge Ever - Safety Video

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Apple set to announce record iPhone, iPad and Mac sales

Technology giant Apple is on the verge of revealing record figures for a highly successful sales quarter.

Source: http://www.musicweek.com/story.asp?sectioncode=1&storycode=1047062&c=1

The Blog is back on!

Chris - has a day off from going to the gym, but he'll be doing some running and weights later

Dave will be mostly sleeping today and then having something healthy for tea

Dom will be picking up his children from their first day back at school

Tina has a meeting, then a sleep, then she's going to buy an external hard drive

Aled will be going through the new rob DJ bits with Matt and then he has a meeting with BBC3 later

Freya will be retuning from producing David Walliams this morning in Gloucestershire

Matt will be going out for breakfast, then meeting with Aled to talk rob DJ then tonight he's doing some exercise

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

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Tuesday, 18 October 2011

iPhone 4S sells 4m in first three days

More than 4 million iPhone 4S units were sold in the first weekend of the handset going on sale, new figures have revealed ? the most ever for a phone.

Source: http://www.musicweek.com/story.asp?sectioncode=1&storycode=1047063&c=1

Thank flip it's Friday!

Source: http://www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/chrismoyles/2011/09/thank_flip_its_friday_3.html

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Blog on!

Chris - today he's working on another couple of song parodies, then he's catching up with Rick from online and then hes trying to get in two training sessions between now and Monday morning (he'll be lucky to do one)

Dave - will be recording four episodes of Coach Trip, then packing this afternoon ahead of moving house this weekend, then he's going to Edinburgh to DJ with Dominic Byre

Dom - as above, but minus the voiceover and moving house bits

Tina - has a TV meeting, script meeting, voiceover recording and then lunch with a friend

Aled - is having a haircut, going to the gym and then catching up with his cousin who he hasn't seen for years

Freya - will be going out for a posh dinner with Sara Cox tonight for a charity

Matt - will be meeting his Dad for lunch, entertaining a special friend tonight and then catching up with friends this weekend

Source: http://www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/chrismoyles/2011/09/blog_on_2.html

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Uh Huh Her Release Video For "Another Case"

Source: http://www.artistdirect.com/entertainment-news/article/uh-huh-her-release-video-for-another-case/9516188

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Extreme tour for Metal Hammer

Future Publishing?s Metal Hammer magazine has launched a new tour, bringing together some of the biggest names in extreme metal.

Source: http://www.musicweek.com/story.asp?sectioncode=1&storycode=1047059&c=1

Is it only flippin' Tuesday?

Chris - is filming till 5 this afternoon...he's going to be cream crackered

Dave - is picking up Nicole from her second day at school and then is taking her swimming later

Freya's cold has turned a corner, so she's raring to go and will get back to her 'to do list' for the next few months

Matt - has lots to do in the office today, then tonight he's going out for dinner with two mates

Aled - is seeing his physio and trainer and then catching up on lots of TV tonight

Tina - is doing the voiceover for nine short films today

Dom - is having a bit of 'me time' today...he's feeling very rough

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

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We're loving this Indian Summer!

Chris - is off to the gym this morning then this afternoon he's reviewing a well-known football game on his gaming platform

Dave - is up to miscellaneous jobs

Tina - is filming some bits and then she's finding a new wardrobe

Matt - is meeting up with Roy Walker, then he's off to playlist and tonight he's going to see Fenech Soler

Freya - is enjoying the sunshine while she's not in meetings

Aled - is also off to playlist and then having a long sleep

Dom - is off sick

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

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

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

The Grapest Challenge Ever - Safety Video

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Thank flip it's Friday!

Source: http://www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/chrismoyles/2011/09/thank_flip_its_friday_3.html

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The Gaslight Anthem Bumps Release of iTunes Sessions Live EP to Tomorrow

Release date change alert! The Gaslight Anthem have moved up the release date of their new iTunes Sessions live EP, from Dec. 13 tomorrow, Oct. 18. The EP includes four cover tunes, including versions of Pearl Jam's "State of Love and Trust" and The Who's "Baba O'Riley," as well as a

Source: http://www.artistdirect.com/entertainment-news/article/the-gaslight-anthem-bumps-release-of-itunes-sessions-live-ep-to-tomorrow/9256113

4Music Video Honours back for 2011

4Music will once again quiz the British public on their favourite artists and music videos of the year, as the 4Music Video Honours returns for 2011.

Source: http://www.musicweek.com/story.asp?sectioncode=1&storycode=1047071&c=1

Source: http://www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/chrismoyles/2011/09/thank_flip_its_friday_3.html

Thank flip it's Friday!

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The Big Sweet Talks "Ultraviolet Rain"

There's a soothing sense of psychedelica at the heart of The Big Sweet's Ultraviolet Rain. The Ohio quartet creates sonic dreamscapes that are as easy to fall into as anything from The Pixies or Pavement. Songs like "Cyanide Room" cruise on heavenly hooks and ethereal guitars punctuated by succinct

Source: http://www.artistdirect.com/entertainment-news/article/the-big-sweet-talks-ultraviolet-rain/9267562

Source: http://www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/chrismoyles/2011/09/thank_flip_its_friday_3.html

Thank flip it's Friday!

Source: http://www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/chrismoyles/2011/10/tuesdays_blog_action.html

Tuesday's Blog Action

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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

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

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.

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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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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

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

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.

Out this week: Noel Gallagher, Matt Cardle and Jane?s Addiction

High-profile album debuts this week include Noel Gallagher?s High Flying Birds? self-titled LP and 2010 X Factor winner Matt Cardle?s Letters.

Source: http://www.musicweek.com/story.asp?sectioncode=1&storycode=1047013&c=1