Andrew Lloyd Webber ‘interested’ in buying Abbey Road
February 20, 2010
British composer Andrew Lloyd Webber has expressed interest in buying the Abbey Road recording studios following reports its future is under threat.
Lord Lloyd-Webber, his spokesman said, is “very interested” in buying the historic London studios should record giant EMI put them up for sale.
“He thinks it is vital that the studios are saved for the future of the music industry in the UK,” he continued.
Tight security as Khan film opens in Mumbai amid row
February 13, 2010
A Bollywood film featuring star Shah Rukh Khan has opened amid tight security in a few cinemas in the Indian city of Mumbai (Bombay).
More than 1,800 people have been arrested at protests against My Name is Khan, which will be shown at 63 venues.
Shah Rukh Khan cricket row: More than 1,100 arrested
February 10, 2010
Police in India have arrested more than 1,100 people following protests against a Bollywood film.
They were prompted by comments made by its star, Shah Rukh Khan, about the fact that no Pakistan cricketers had been picked for an upcoming tournament.
Meryl Streep and Sandra Bullock share actress award
January 17, 2010
Voters for the Critics’ Choice Awards could not pick an outright best actress winner, so split the prize between Meryl Streep and Sandra Bullock.
Streep, a winner for Julie and Julia, and Bullock, who won for The Blind Side, both attended the Los Angeles ceremony to collect their awards.
Iraq war drama The Hurt Locker picked up the best film award, with Kathryn Bigelow also winning for best director.
Spider-Man musical offers ticket refunds
January 13, 2010
Theatregoers who bought tickets for the upcoming Broadway Spider-Man musical have been offered refunds due to a delay in bringing it to the stage.
Spider-Man Turn Off the Dark was due to open on 25 February, but production stopped last summer because of financial difficulties.
Lewis Hamilton & Pussycat Doll Nicole Scherzinger split
January 11, 2010
Lewis Hamilton and Pussycat Dolls singer Nicole Scherzinger have ended their relationship after two years.
McLaren’s 2008 Formula 1 world champion, who turned 25 last week, and the American singer, 31, announced the split in a joint statement.
Aerosmith singer Steven Tyler goes into rehab
December 23, 2009
Aerosmith frontman Steven Tyler has checked himself into a rehab clinic to treat an addiction to painkillers.
The 61-year-old had been taking the drugs to help him cope with 10 years of performance injuries.
In a statement released to Rolling Stone magazine, the musician said: “I am taking responsibility for the management of my pain.”
Rage Against The Machine swear on 5 live
December 17, 2009
The BBC has apologised after Radio 5 live listeners heard Rage Against the Machine swearing in a live performance of their song Killing In The Name.
Zack de la Rocha, the US band’s singer, was heard swearing four times on the station’s breakfast show.
The band are hoping the 1992 hit will beat X Factor winner Joe McElderry to this year’s Christmas number one.
Michael Jackson Moonwalk glove auctioned for $350,000
November 22, 2009
A rhinestone-encrusted glove worn by Michael Jackson the first time he performed the Moonwalk has been sold at auction for $350,000 (£212,000).
The glove, among 70 items belonging to the late singer which went on sale in New York, was sold for nine times the expected price.
Buskers give away Beyonce tickets
November 15, 2009
Selected London buskers are giving away more than 800 tickets to singer Beyonce’s forthcoming concert at the O2 Arena this weekend.
Fans must ask the street musicians, who will be performing Beyonce tracks, whether they have any tickets and make a donation for their performance.