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November 3, 2008
 Plans to build Ireland’s first skyscraper – which boasts the name of the country’s biggest band, U2 – have been suspended due to the credit crunch. The Docklands Development Authority said Dublin’s falling property market and the wider fear of a global recession was behind the decision. Read more >> |
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November 3, 2008
 Take That’s 2009 summer stadium dates – The Circus – have become the fastest selling tour in UK history. The boy band, who reformed in 2005, sold 600,000 tickets in less than five hours yesterday (October 31st). Read more >> |
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November 3, 2008
 Britney Spears will hold a two week residency at the O2 Arena in London next summer, according to reports. The singer, who releases her new album, ‘Circus’, in December, will perform at the venue as part of a world tour. Read more >> |
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November 3, 2008
 Duffy has spoken about setting her hair on fire backstage at a Coldplay concert in Ohio. The singer, who was supporting the band last month, said the incident happened just as she was preparing to meet frontman Chris Martin for the first time. Read more >> |
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November 3, 2008
 Britney Spears has unveiled the full tracklisting for her new album, ‘Circus’. The album, which is out on December 1st, will be lead by the single ‘Womanizer’. Read more >> |
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November 3, 2008
 The Pet Shop Boys will be presented with the Outstanding Contribution prize at next year's Brit Awards. The duo, Neil Tennant and Chris Lowe, formed in 1981 and have enjoyed four number one singles and 22 top-ten hits. Read more >> |
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November 3, 2008
 Elbow have announced details of a huge 2009 UK tour, which will begin in Brighton on February 28th. The Mercury Prize winner's tour, their biggest to date, will also include shows in Sheffield, Bristol and Newport. Read more >> |
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November 3, 2008
 Fans of Lil' Wayne have reacted with outrage after a fake report claiming the US rapper had been shot dead appeared on the internet. The report, disguised to look like an official news story by the BBC, said the rapper had been caught up in gang rivalry following a concert New Orleans. Read more >> |
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November 3, 2008
 Lewis Hamilton's triumph in the Formula 1 World Championship yesterday (November 2nd) left his girlfriend, Pussycat Dolls star Nicole Scherzinger, on the verge of collapse. Hamilton came from behind to secure the title on the final bend of the Brazilian Grand Prix and become the youngest Forumla 1 champion of all time. Read more >> |
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November 3, 2008
 US rapper Snoop Dogg and 3D of Massive Attack have collaborated on a new song entitled 'Calling Mumia'. The track paints a picture of the life of political activist Mumia Abu Jamal, who is on death row in America. Read more >> |
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November 3, 2008
 Bon Jovi are being sued for £250,000 after one of the their entourage allegedly deliberately ran over a woman in a golf buggy. The incident is said to have taken place during the band's concert at Milton Keynes Bowl in 2006. Read more >> |
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November 3, 2008
 Take That star Mark Owen has said he believes Robbie Williams' new album will be better than the boy band's. Williams, a former member of Take That, is scheduled to release his as-yet-untitled project in 2009. Read more >> |
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November 3, 2008
 Amy Winehouse has returned to hospital to continue ongoing treatment for a chest infection, according to reports. Winehouse was discharged from the London Clinic last Friday but is said to have returned today (November 3rd) for more treatment. Read more >> |
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November 3, 2008
 Chris Cornell has revealed information on the rumors of him possibly filling in for Robert Plant on the proposed Led Zeppelin reunion tour. "I have not been approached so far to fill in for Robert Plant on the upcoming Zeppelin tour, but that isn't to say I won't be," states Cornell in a recent interview with MTV News. Read more >> |
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November 3, 2008
 UK grime star Wiley has assured fans that he is still alive after a fake news report claimed he had been stabbed to death. Over the weekend a hoax story emerged online which was disguised to look like an official news piece by the BBC. Read more >> |
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November 3, 2008
 Fall Out Boy's Patrick Stump and Pete Wentz successfully broke the world record for the most radio interviews in 24 hours last Friday (October 31st). The pair took part in 72 interviews after beginning the challenge at Premiere Studios in Los Angeles at 3pm. Read more >> |
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Plans to build Ireland’s first skyscraper – which boasts the name of the country’s biggest band, U2 – have been suspended due to the credit crunch. The Docklands Development Authority said Dublin’s falling property market and the wider fear of a global recession was behind the decision. 
Take That’s 2009 summer stadium dates – The Circus – have become the fastest selling tour in UK history. The boy band, who reformed in 2005, sold 600,000 tickets in less than five hours yesterday (October 31st). 
Britney Spears will hold a two week residency at the O2 Arena in London next summer, according to reports. The singer, who releases her new album, ‘Circus’, in December, will perform at the venue as part of a world tour. 
Duffy has spoken about setting her hair on fire backstage at a Coldplay concert in Ohio. The singer, who was supporting the band last month, said the incident happened just as she was preparing to meet frontman Chris Martin for the first time. 
Britney Spears has unveiled the full tracklisting for her new album, ‘Circus’. The album, which is out on December 1st, will be lead by the single ‘Womanizer’. 
The Pet Shop Boys will be presented with the Outstanding Contribution prize at next year's Brit Awards. The duo, Neil Tennant and Chris Lowe, formed in 1981 and have enjoyed four number one singles and 22 top-ten hits. 
Elbow have announced details of a huge 2009 UK tour, which will begin in Brighton on February 28th. The Mercury Prize winner's tour, their biggest to date, will also include shows in Sheffield, Bristol and Newport. 
Fans of Lil' Wayne have reacted with outrage after a fake report claiming the US rapper had been shot dead appeared on the internet. The report, disguised to look like an official news story by the BBC, said the rapper had been caught up in gang rivalry following a concert New Orleans. 
Lewis Hamilton's triumph in the Formula 1 World Championship yesterday (November 2nd) left his girlfriend, Pussycat Dolls star Nicole Scherzinger, on the verge of collapse. Hamilton came from behind to secure the title on the final bend of the Brazilian Grand Prix and become the youngest Forumla 1 champion of all time. 
US rapper Snoop Dogg and 3D of Massive Attack have collaborated on a new song entitled 'Calling Mumia'. The track paints a picture of the life of political activist Mumia Abu Jamal, who is on death row in America. 
Bon Jovi are being sued for £250,000 after one of the their entourage allegedly deliberately ran over a woman in a golf buggy. The incident is said to have taken place during the band's concert at Milton Keynes Bowl in 2006. 
Take That star Mark Owen has said he believes Robbie Williams' new album will be better than the boy band's. Williams, a former member of Take That, is scheduled to release his as-yet-untitled project in 2009. 
Amy Winehouse has returned to hospital to continue ongoing treatment for a chest infection, according to reports. Winehouse was discharged from the London Clinic last Friday but is said to have returned today (November 3rd) for more treatment. 
Chris Cornell has revealed information on the rumors of him possibly filling in for Robert Plant on the proposed Led Zeppelin reunion tour. "I have not been approached so far to fill in for Robert Plant on the upcoming Zeppelin tour, but that isn't to say I won't be," states Cornell in a recent interview with MTV News. 
UK grime star Wiley has assured fans that he is still alive after a fake news report claimed he had been stabbed to death. Over the weekend a hoax story emerged online which was disguised to look like an official news piece by the BBC. 
Fall Out Boy's Patrick Stump and Pete Wentz successfully broke the world record for the most radio interviews in 24 hours last Friday (October 31st). The pair took part in 72 interviews after beginning the challenge at Premiere Studios in Los Angeles at 3pm.