Charlie Sheen’s wife wants a divorce afterall…men who cheat are really dumbasses…an apple a d
y really does keep the doctor away… what turns dates off the most…lots more harada-data and more in today’s killer show prep !
*** BOOB JOBS, SHEEP AND NEW KNEES, OH MY ***
*** Danny Buckland’s We Won The Lottery book lists boob jobs, a flock of sheep and replacement knees as some of the things on a wishlist of things to buy by lottery winners. Other strange purchases include an Irish whiskey factory, a Reliant Robin and recording their own pop single.
*** SECRET FOR WOMEN TO GET HIT ON***
*** Research shows women who send out more than 35 signals an hour average more than 4 approaches an hour. Smiling and glancing at men 35 times an hour does the trick
*** WHAT TURNS YOU OFF THE MOST DURING A DATE***
*** ‘It’s Just Lunch’’s survey of its members’ biggest turn-offs during a lunch or dinner date with a potential partner… 46% said taking a phone call during a meal 41% said being rude to restaurant staff 26% of men and 37% of women complained about dates who talked too much about themselves. 30% were turned off if dates talked about their exes. 45% of men don’t like women who talk about their weight or their newest diet.
*** PERFECT WIFE FORMULA***
*** If you want to find the perfect partner, scientists have announced the mathematical formula for the perfect wife. The bride should be 5 years younger than her groom, come from the same cultural background, and be smarter than him… like 27% more and should hold a degree while he doesn’t. The team from the Geneva School of Business concluded from their study of 1,074 couples b/t 19-75 years old, the formula increases a couple’s chances of a long and happy marriage by 20%.
*** MEN HAPPIER AT UNPLANNED PREGNANCIES***
*** More men than women are happy about an unplanned pregnancy could be a nightmare for many women, according to a new study by The National Campaign to Prevent Teen and Unplanned Pregnancy.
Almost ½ of men under 30 said they’d be pleased with an unplanned pregnancy.
Only 20% of women said they’d be “a little pleased” or “very pleased” compared to a whopping 43% of young men.
18-19 year olds- 34% of men said they’d be pleased.
20-24-year olds- 42% 25-29 year olds- more than 50%
18-24 women- 16% said they’d be happy 25-29 year-old women- 29%
*** MONEY CAN BUY YOU HAPPINESS-IF YOU SPEND IT RIGHT***
*** A new study at Cornell University sez when you spend money, forget spending lots on the big flat-screen TV and go for a massage. Consumers found satisfaction with “experiential purchases” – from massages to family vacations – starts high and increases over time. Spending money on material things feels good at first, but actually makes people less happy in the end,cuz shoppers often second-guess their original buying decisions, comparing what they bought to other people’s purchases – or to better deals they missed.
*** BOYS AND GIRLS ON SAME PAGE WHEN IT COMES TO BITCHINESS AND MEANESS***
*** Adolescent boys have a similar understanding and experience of ‘mean’ behaviours and ‘bitchiness’ as girls, according to a new study. Psychology researchers studied relational aggression and victimization in 11-13 year olds who’d previously been involved in either relational aggression and/or victimization.
They found mean behaviours in girls typically revolved around close friendship groups with ‘dirty looks’, ignoring and excluding behaviours, and going behind other people’s backs. For boys, it was more about larger groups, more direct and in your face, and using teasing and other tactics such as exclusion from sporting games or teams.
While the tactics may differ, girls and boys both understood issues about power and social dominance, and manipulating friendships to increase social standing or acceptance.
*** EVEN TOP DOGS DON’T LISTEN TO THEIR DOCS***
*** A new University of Michigan study shows only 68% of corporate executives in the US took their cholesterol lowering medication as prescribed by a doctor. Overall, the executives who took their medication even sporadically were twice as likely to meet their cholesterol goals.
*** HAITI UPDATES***
*** “Somos el Mundo,” the Spanish-language version of “We Are the World,” premiered its video on the Univision network’s El Show de Christina Monday night. “Somos el Mundo” was recorded February 19 in Miami and features Colombian singer Juanes, Ricky Martin, Shakira, Pitbull, the Black Eyed Peas’ Taboo, Daddy Yankee and American Idol alum David Archuleta. Proceeds to the We Are the World Foundation’s Haiti relief efforts.
*** CHILE EARTHQUAKE UPDATES***
*** NASA scientists say the 8.8 Chilean earthquake’s shortened the length of the day by making the Earth rotate faster-by about one-millionth of a second and shortened the length of a day by about 1.26 microseconds. A microsecond’s one millionth of a second. Perhaps more impressive is how much the 8.8 magnitude quake shifted Earth’s axis.
The quake should’ve moved Earth’s figure axis (the axis which Earth’s mass’ balanced) by about 3”. When you compare it to the 2004 Sumatran earthquake, it should’ve shortened the length of day by 6.8 microseconds and shifted Earth’s axis by 2.76”.
It didn’t shift the Earth’s axis as far cuz the earthquake was located nearer the equator.
*** AND***Ottawa says it’ll provide up to $2 million in urgent humanitarian assistance to earthquake-ravaged Chile. The Canadian government will continue to monitor the situation in the country to determine whether other aid’s needed.
Chile’s list of urgently needed equipment sent to the Canadian government includes a temporary field hospital with surgical facilities, electricity generators for hospitals, a pontoon bridge and satellite phones. The Department of Foreign Affairs said 520 Canadians known to be in Chile had been contacted as of Monday afternoon, while 337 others hadn’t yet been located.
***MARIE OSMOND SON DEATH UPDATES***
*** Donny Osmond and the rest of the family’s flown to Las Vegas to “rally around” Marie following the death of her 18 year old adopted son Michael Blosil on Friday. He’s believed to have committed suicide by jumping to his death from an apartment building in LA. Reports suggest the teen was depressed at the time of his death.
Marie cancelled her Vegas shows with Donny. The results of Blosil’s autopsy won’t be ready until officials at the L.A. Coroners Office have completed tests to determine if drugs or alcohol contributed to his death.
*** CHARLIE SHEEN-BROOKE MUELLER UPDATES***
*** Charlie Sheen’s wife Brooke Mueller wants a divorce from him once his court case for domestic violence’s over. According to Radar Online, even though both the couple’s reps have publicly said they want to work things out, sources who know both of them say it’s actually the exact opposite – both are miserable. The Christmas day bustup that ended with Charlie’s arrest started when she told him she wanted a divorce.
*** AND*** Charlie Sheen and wife Brooke Mueller enjoyed menage a trois during their 21-month marriage. The alleged threesomes were said to have taken place before Sheen was busted for threatening Mueller with a knife during a booze-fuelled argument Christmas morning. A source told Britain’s The Sun newspaper “Brooke is bisexual. She and Charlie have had more than one woman share their bed in the short time they’ve been married.” The insider also told a US website: “Some of the women they slept with also did drugs with them.”
*** CHERYL & ASHLEY COLE UPDATES***
*** Cheryl Cole and her estranged husband-Chelsea soccer (football) star Ashley have agreed a ‘temporary custody’ arrangement over their chihuahuas Buster, 4, and Coco, 3. She’s agreed to let them stay with Ashley for a few days when he returns to London from France where he’s receiving treatment for a broken ankle. A driver will chauffeur the pets from the marital home in Surrey.
*** PETER ANDRE-KATIE PRICE UPDATES***
*** Peter Andre’s secret lover Maddy Ford sez he’s still in love with his ex-wife Kate Price. The former Page 3 babe-now hair stylist who had a 3 month fling while Andre claimed he was celibate sez he was “preoccupied” with Jordan and still talks about her all the time. Andre ended the secret relationship last month because he was getting paranoid their secret tryst would be discovered.
*** MJ UPDATES***
*** The Jackson family’s released a statement saying the kids are happy, healthy and wonderful after L.A. County Department of Children and Family Services investigated a stun gun incident at their home in Encino. Jermaine’s 13-year-old son Jaafar ordered a gun online and it was delivered to the Jackson family home 2 weeks ago.
The weapon, which’s said to be a “tazer”, triggered an investigation by child services officials. Jaafar opened the package alone in his bathroom and “tested it on a piece of paper”, and when Katherine and security heard the sound coming from the 2nd floor they confiscated it.
*** KIDS DIRECTS PLANE FROM JFK’S AIR TRAFFIC CONTROL-INVESTIGATION UNDERWAY***
*** US officials are investigating after a boy was apparently allowed to direct planes at New York’s busy JFK airport. The probe comes after an audiotape caught the boy directing several pilots preparing for take-off last month.
In one exchange, the boy’s heard saying: “JetBlue 171 contact departure.” The pilot responds: “Over to departure JetBlue 171, awesome job.” The adult is later heard saying with a laugh: “That’s what you get, guys, when the kids are out of school.”
In another exchange, the child says: “MS 4-0-3, contact departure,” and then adds: “Adios, amigo.” The pilot responds: “Adios, amigo.”
The pilots on the tape appear to be not concerned that a child’s giving them instructions. The boy was apparently with his father – a certified air traffic controller. 
*** MEN WHO CHEAT ARE JUST PLAIN DUMBASSES***
*** Men who cheat on their partners are likely to have lower IQ’s, sez psychologist Satoshi Kanazawa from the London School of Economics and Political Science whose based his theory on evolutionary history. Kanazawa sez the smarter a man is, the less likely he is to cheat on his partner. He based his theory on the assertion that through evolutionary history, men have always been ‘mildly polygamous’.
His theory’s intelligent people are more likely to adopt what in evolutionary terms are new practices – to become ‘more evolved’. Those who can’t adapt end up cheating are likely to be more stupid.
The theory predicts more intelligent men are more likely to value sexual exclusivity than less intelligent men.
The link between fidelity and intelligence doesn’t apply to women because they’ve always been expected to be faithful to one mate – even in polygamous societies.
*** MORE IDOL CHATTER***
*** American Idol/X-Factor judge Simon Cowell sez he uses Botox regularly and is as normal as “cleaning your teeth”.
*** American Idol winner David Cook’s beloved Gibson guitar was damaged inflight. He arrived in London from the U.S. on Tuesday afternoon but was disappointed to find his ax busted up.
*** WORLD’S MOST EXPENSIVE DIAMOND***
*** An unpolished large diamond’s sold for $35.3 million (£22 million) – breaking the record for the world’s most expensive rough diamond. The stone was discovered in September in South Africa’s Cullinan mine and was acquired from De Beers SA by diamond supplier Petra Diamonds Ltd. The 507-carat Cullinan Heritage diamond, which weighs just over 100 grams (3.53 ounces), was purchased by Hong Kong-based private jewellery retailer Chow Tai Food Jewelry Co. Limited.
*** MORE DUMBASS DAYS IN MARCH***
March 11 is Johnny Appleseed Day & Worship of Tools Day
March 12 is Alfred Hitchcock Day
March 13 is Jewel Day
March 14 is National Potato Chip Day
March 15 is Buzzard’s Day & Everything You Think Is Wrong Day
March 16 is Everything You Do Is Right Day
March 17 is Submarine Day
March 18 is Supreme Sacrifice Day
March 19 is Poultry Day
March 20 is Proposal Day & Festival Of Extraterrestrial Abductions Day
*** SOCCER (FOOTBALL) STADIUM NOT PROPERLY EQUIPPED WITH MEDICAL EQUIPMENT***
*** A new study of 187 stadiums in Europe shows more than 1/4 don’t have defibrillators or emergency plans. The study, published in the European Heart Journal, gathered data from 10 countries, including England, France and Spain.
Most of the teams were from the top divisions, and over the previous season there were 77 heart attacks – 1 for every 589,000 spectators at these stadiums. Medical experts are calling for mandatory defibrillators to be available at sporting venues.
*** GRANDMA WAS RIGHT ABOUT AN APPLE A DAY***
*** Soluble fiber-found in oats, apples, and nuts reduces the inflammation associated with obesity-related diseases and strengthens the immune system, sez a new University of Illinois study.
Soluble fiber causes increased production of an anti-inflammatory protein called interleukin-4 which helps us recover faster from infection. So, that “apple a day keeps the doctor away” saying’s true !
*** STORM THE CHARTS FACEBOOK CAMPAIGN READY TO KICK ASS*** 
*** A new Facebook campaign, Storm The Charts’ aiming to “storm” the UK Top-40 singles chart and replace existing big names musicians with 40 bands and musicians on independent labels or completely unsigned acts. Storm The Charts’ been inspired by recent campaigns, including one which made Rage Against The Machine Christmas #1, ousting the long-reigning X-Factor champions.
- stormthecharts@gmail.com
- http://bit.ly/chartstorm http://justgiving.com/chartstorm
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*** An Indian couple thought they had the perfect wedding – a 24 piece orchestra, a champagne fountain at every table, a life-sized ice sculpture of the bride and groom, and 3x 5 ton circus elephants. The day was going well until a male elephant noticed one of the females was in heat. He charged a lawn full of wedding guests before flipping over about 20 cars in a nearby parking lot. It was finally brought under control by a tranquilizer around 6 hours later, after ramming a police truck and causing over $300,000 of damage in total. Wildlife Trust of India said that the elephant was in “mast”, or rutting stage, which happens once a year.
*** An Oregon store owner’s SOL of $12,000 for a shipment of 30 airsoft rifles seized by agents from the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms. Ben Martin, owner of Airsoft Outlet Northwest in Cornelius, said the agents told him the guns were seized because inspectors determined the internal components could quickly be replaced with a mechanism allowing for the firing of live machine gun rounds. Martin said the guns, from a manufacturer in Taiwan, are designed to shoot plastic BBs and aren’t sturdy enough to handle real bullets.
*** A suspect in a New York ATM card reading case swallowed evidence- a flash drive — while in view of agents. Florin Necula ingested the Kingston flash drive while being transported to a Secret Service office following his Jan. 21 arrest, then allowed doctors at New York Downtown Hospital to remove the drive after he was unable to pass it in the 4 days following his arrest. It was unclear whether the data storage device was damaged by the trip through Necula’s system.
*** A 26 year old Chinese man caused part of a city to be without power for 4 hours – when he performed a high wire act on power cables. Xiang Jun of Dongguan, Guangdong province, danced and walked on the high voltage cables for 4 hours before finally jumping down to a giant air cushion. Friends said he had been drinking and had been angry about recently losing his job. Firefighters arrived within 5 minutes of him climbing a mast and getting on to the cables – but couldn’t talk him down. Instead they ordered power to be cut off – so he wouldn’t electrocute himself – and arranged for the air cushion to be brought in.
*** 2 vials said to contain the spirits of ghosts exorcised from a house in New Zealand have been put up for sale onTradeMe, New Zealand’s equivalent of eBay. ‘Two Captured Ghosts’s reached the top price of nearly $325 (£200.) The seller claims the spirits were captured by an exorcist from a spiritual church at a property in Christchurch. One’s believed to be the ghost of a man called Les Graham who died in the house in the 1920s. The auction said the “holy water” in the vials dulled the spirit’s energy and put them to sleep. To revive the spirit, the buyer has to pour the contents into a dish and let it “evaporate into your house”.
*** Prison bosses are about to open the world’s most luxurious jail with flatscreen TVs, its own recording studio – and even Banksy style murals. The $264 million (£160 million) prison, near Oslo, Norway, gives 252 inmates a single en suite cell with its own bathroom and windows without bars. Inside the maximum security prison, authorities have spent more than $1.65 million (£1 million) on modern art, and even provided prisoners with a climbing wall.
*** Medwyn Williams, a 67 year old award-winning Anglesey vegetable gardener’s planning to sail to the Isle of Man in a giant pumpkin. Williams of Llanfairpwll’s growing a 725kg gourd to raise money for the Help for Heroes campaign. The walls of his pumpkin vessel with be 15cm thick and will be fitted with a seat and outboard motor. Williams, whose won the President’s Award for his vegetables at the Chelsea Flower Show, London, will set off from his home on Anglesey.
*** An 83-year-old West Midlands man thought he had arthritis only to discover a German bullet had been lodged in his hip for the last 66 years. War veteran Fred Gough was told by doctors he’d been carrying the memento since the Second World War. Gough, from Darlaston, had been referred to hospital for an x-ray after suffering from an ache in his right leg. He has still got the bullet lodged inside him and it’ll remain there for as long as it causes him no discomfort.
*** A theology student’s been jailed in Croatia after he caused $49 million (£30m) damage after he set fire to a thorn bush that kept pricking him. Jure Erceg was jailed for 15 months after a court in Erceg heard he started the blaze on Velebit mountain in 2007 to seek revenge on the bush. Erceg told the court that he lost his temper with the bush after it repeatedly pricked on his way to and from Zadar Faculty of Theology. Erceg and his father tried to call firemen by mobile-phone, but it had no signal. He devastated nearly 500 acres of protected land in Paklenica national park, killing countless wild animals and birds.
*** A 50 year old Chinese man claims to have survived for 2 years eating nothing but leaves and grass. Li Sanju of Niuwei village, Guangdong province sez he’s perfectly happy with his unusual diet. At first, he tried eating grass in a field like cattle – but it tasted bitter and made him ill. He initially ate a small portion of rice with his grass and leaves but soon gave up even that.
*** Dog lovers will be forced to pass a test before they can own any pooch under a planned clampdown on dangerous animals. They’ll face a competency exam to prove they can control their animals, including harmless breeds like Yorkshire terriers. Microchips must also be inserted under the dogs’ skin, while owners will have to buy 3rd-party insurance in case their pet attacks a human or another animal. Other proposals include Asbos for owners of violent dogs. There were 703 convictions for out-of-control dogs in 2007.
*** A US man who claimed his car had been stolen after he crashed it into a snow drift was arrested after police followed his footsteps back to the bar where he’d been drinking. The 42-year-old, of Sheboygan Falls, Wisconsin, now faces up to 3 years in jail and a $10,000 fine if he’s convicted with his 5th drink driving charge.
*** A 29 year old former member of Britain’s Royal Marines said an airport worker told him to cover his “offensive” commando dagger tattoo. Paul Fairclough, a former medic who served in Iraq and Kosovo, said a security worker at London’s Heathrow Airport approached him after he removed his jacket at a checkpoint and said he’d have to cover the 12” dagger tattoo on his arm.
He tried explaining the tat was his old regiment’s insignia,” but she said they had a policy that tattoos of offensive weapons must not be on show.” Fairclough complained to an airport supervisor who told him the military tattoo was allowed and only gang tattoos were required to be covered. He continued on his flight to Manchester, England. A British Airports Authority spokesman later apologized for the incident. 
*** They think they look sexy when they’ve got lips like vaginas. They’re just cardboard cut-outs of each other.”- Kelly Osbourne on plastic surgery. 
Paula Prentiss 71
Emilio Estefan 57
Kay Lenz 56
Patricia Heaton 51
Ray “Boom Boom” Mancini 48
Patsy Kensit 41
Chas Bono 40 
1924- “Happy Birthday To You was 1st published. 2005- Martha Stewart was released from jail after serving 5 months for lying about a stock sale and started 5 months of house arrest with an ankle bracelet. 
1962- Liverpool’s Mersey Beat published its 1st popularity poll, with The Beatles coming in 1st place and Gerry and the Pacemakers 2nd.
1964- Bobby Vinton’s 4 week run at #1 on the US singles chart with ‘There I’ve Said It Again’
1965- The Fender guitar company was bought by CBS for $13 million (£7.6 million).
1966-John Lennon created an international controversy when he said the Beatles “are probably bigger than Jesus right now.”
1967- 18 year old Stevie Winwood announced he was leaving The Spencer Davis Group.
1967- The Doors released their self-titled debut album The Doors. Unique packaging of the album included each band member’s bio.
1968- The University of California, Los Angeles said students taking music degrees would have to study the music of The Rolling Stones.
1969- UK music weekly Disc and Music Echo said The Beatles would release 5e new albums.
1970- Chauffeur Neil Boland was accidentally killed when The Who’s drummer Keith Moon ran over him. Moon was trying to escape from a Gang of skinheads after a fight broke out at a pub in Hatfield, England. Moon never passed his driving test.
1970- The Beatles (without John Lennon) re-recorded vocals and a new guitar solo on the Paul McCartney song ‘Let It Be’ at Studio Two, EMI Studios, London. This was the final studio appearance for The Beatles, as a group.
1975- Elton John’s 2 week run at #1 on the US singles chart with his version of The Beatles ‘Lucy In The Sky With Diamonds’ featuring John Lennon on guitar.
1976- Former Beatles roadie Mal Evans was shot dead by police at his LA apartment. His girlfriend called police when she found Evans upset with a rifle in his hand; he pointed the gun at the police who opened fire.
1976- Hall & Oates recorded “Rich Girl.”
1977- The Sex Pistols shocked passengers and airline staff at Heathrow Airport when they spat and vomited boarding a plane to Amsterdam.
1978- Fleetwood Mac guitarist Peter Green married Jane Samuel in Los Angeles.
1986- Songwriter and bassist Phil Lynott of Thin Lizzy died of heart failure and pneumonia after being in a coma for 8 days following a drug overdose.
1989- After Madonna’s “Like A Prayer” debuted in a Pepsi commercial on US television, Roman Catholic groups around the world protested, calling the video “blasphemy”.
1992- Simply Red returned to #1on the UK album chart for 5 weeks with ‘Stars’ – the 3rd time it was #1.
1993- Paul Simon became a father when his wife Edie Brickell gave birth to a son.
1999- Cher’s 1st Billboard #1 single in 25 years with “Believe.”
2001- Courtney Love filed a lawsuit against her alleged stalker claiming that Lesley Barber, the ex-wife of her current boyfriend Jim Barber, drove over her foot. This had forced her to forfeit her role in a forthcoming film and lost her the £200,000, ($340,000) fee that went with it.
2001- Madame Tussaud’s waxworks in London said Oasis singer Liam Gallagher was the 3rd ‘The Most Hated Characters’ exhibits, behind Adolf Hitler and Slobodan Milosevic.
2001- Vanilla Ice spent the night in jail after allegedly ripping out some of his wife’s hair.
2004- Britney Spears had her surprise marriage annulled less than 55 hours after tying the knot at the Little White Wedding Chapel in Las Vegas with childhood friend Jason Alexander.
2004- Will Young had the UK #1 album with ‘Friday’s Child’.
2005- The owner of a recording studio where Eminem recorded his ‘Slim Shady’ LP was found shot dead. AJ Abdallah,36, was discovered by a business colleague at the Detroit studio.
2006- The house where Johnny Cash lived for 35 years was bought by Bee Gees singer Barry Gibb.
2007- Nikki Bacharach, 40 year old daughter of songwriter Burt Bacharach and actress Angie Dickinson committed suicide by suffocation using a plastic bag and helium. She’d suffered from Asperger’s disorder.
2008- Beyonce won a long-running legal wrangle over claims her hit song ‘Baby Boy’ infringed the copyright of another artist’s work. The appeals court in Houston, Texas upheld a 2006 decision which dismissed musician Jennifer Armour’s claims that its lyrics were based on her work. Ms Armour claimed she had posted ‘I Got A Little Bit Of Love For You’ to Beyonce’s manager and record company in early 2003.
2008- Britney Spears was carried out of her home on a stretcher and taken into custody after police were called in a dispute involving her children. Police were called to Spears’ home over a family custodial dispute that they tried to resolve, after nearly 3 hours, Spears handed over her children, 2-year-old Sean Preston and 1-year-old Jayden James, to her ex-husband Kevin Federline. 
2006- The house where Johnny Cash lived for 35 years was bought by Bee Gees singer Barry Gibb.
2006- Brad Paisley and Dolly Parton were #1 on Billboard with “When I Get Where I’m Going”
2006- Trent Tomlinson’s Grand Ole Opry debut
2003- Toby Keith got 8 nods for the Academy of Country Music Awards. Alan Jackson scored 6 noms, while Kenny Chesney and Trick Pony had 5 each.
1994- “Reba McEntire’s Greatest Hits” 5th double-platinum album
1983- George Jones married Nancy Sepulveda at the home of his sister, Helen Scroggins, in Woodville, Texas.
1980- “Coal Miner’s Daughter,” the story of Loretta Lynn’s life, premiered in Nashville, with Sissy Spacek.
1978- Waylon Jennings & Willie Nelson were #1 on Billboard with “Mammas Don’t Let Your Babies Grow Up To Be Cowboys”
1975- Mac Davis won Favourite Male Musical Performer and Olivia Newton-John Favourite Female at the 1st People’s Choice Awards at the Beverly Hilton Hotel in Los Angeles. Other winners-The Osmonds, Barbra Streisand, John Wayne and Mary Tyler Moore
1960- Marty Robbins’ 2 week run at #1 on the US singles chart with ‘El Paso’. 
1962- Liverpool’s Mersey Beat published its 1st popularity poll, with The Beatles coming in 1st place and Gerry and the Pacemakers 2nd.
1966-John Lennon created an international controversy when he said the Beatles “are probably bigger than Jesus right now.”
1970- The Beatles (without John Lennon) re-recorded vocals and a new guitar solo on the Paul McCartney song ‘Let It Be’ at Studio Two, EMI Studios, London. This was the final studio appearance for The Beatles, as a group.
1975- Elton John’s 2 week run at #1 on the US singles chart with his version of The Beatles ‘Lucy In The Sky With Diamonds’ featuring John Lennon on guitar.
1976- Former Beatles roadie Mal Evans was shot dead by police at his LA apartment. His girlfriend called police when she found Evans upset with a rifle in his hand; he pointed the gun at the police who opened fire.
*** Paul McCartney hits the mainstage of the Isle of Wight Festival, Sunday, June 13 to close the fest which runs from the 11th to the 13th. Paul’s all new ‘Up And Coming’ tour starts in the US in March and comes to the UK and Ireland in June.
As well as the former Beatles, other top headliners on Sunday’s Main Stage include Pink, Editors, Spandau Ballet and Friendly Fires. A total of 45 acts will take to the stage including Jay-Z, Blondie, The Strokes, Florence + The Machine, Biffy Clyro, Crowded House, Paloma Faith, Mr. Hudson, Orbital, La Roux, Marina and the Diamonds and many more.
***AND*** Paul McCartney’s preparing for one final farewell tour, including Hampden Park in Glasgow, his 1st Scottish gig in nearly 20 years.
GIGS…
Sunday 13 June – Isle Of Wight Festival Sunday 20 June – Hampden Park, Glasgow Saturday 26 June – Millennium Stadium, Cardiff Sunday 27 June – Hyde Park Calling, London
*** AND*** Fashion outfits once worn Michael Jackson, Elvis Presley and Britney Spears are up for sale in an online memorabilia auction by New York’s Gotta Have. More than 570 pop culture artifacts, from Bono’s rosary beads to Britney Spears’ fishnet pantyhose, a gold tunic rocked by Sir Paul McCartney, a polka-dotted waistcoat worn by Prince and 2 small pieces of unlined paper on which Bob Dylan hand-printed, the lyrics to “Just Like a Woman” will be auctioned off.
Minimum bids at the gottahaverockandroll.com sale are $10,000 dollars for Elvis’ red suede jacket and $15,000 for Jackson’s vintage orange jumpsuit. 
*** Ronnie Wood’s ex-wife Jo had lunch with him the other day and sez she asked him to find love. Wood’s now dating Brazilian polo coach Ana Araujo and is still friends with Jo. 
*** HAITI UPDATES***
*** “Somos el Mundo,” the Spanish-language version of “We Are the World,” premiered its video on the Univision network’s El Show de Christina Monday night. “Somos el Mundo” was recorded February 19 in Miami and features Colombian singer Juanes, Ricky Martin, Shakira, Pitbull, the Black Eyed Peas’ Taboo, Daddy Yankee and American Idol alum David Archuleta. Proceeds to the We Are the World Foundation’s Haiti relief efforts.
*** JUNO NOMS***
*** Could be a big night for Buble- Michael Buble leads the pack with 6 nominations for Canada’s Junos in April. He scored nods for Artist of the Year, Single of the Year, Songwriter of the Year, Pop Album of the Year, Album of the Year and the Juno Fan Choice Award.
Other multiple nominees include Toronto band Metric, the Tragically Hip, Joel Plaskett, Nickelback and Justin Bieber.
International Album of the Year’s up for grabs between the Black Eyed Peas, Britney Spears, Kings of Leon, Taylor Swift and Susan Boyle.
Joining Buble in the Artist of the Year category is: Diana Krall, Jann Arden, Johnny Reid and K’Naan.
The Group of the Year award’s a battle between Billy Talent, Blue Rodeo, Hedley, Metric and the Tragically Hip
*** A new Facebook campaign, Storm The Charts’ aiming to “storm” the UK Top-40 singles chart and replace existing big names musicians with 40 bands and musicians on independent labels or completely unsigned acts. Storm The Charts’ been inspired by recent campaigns, including one which made Rage Against The Machine Christmas #1, ousting the long-reigning X-Factor champions.
- stormthecharts@gmail.com
- http://bit.ly/chartstorm http://justgiving.com/chartstorm
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*** Paul McCartney hits the mainstage of the Isle of Wight Festival, Sunday, June 13 to close the fest which runs from the 11th to the 13th. Paul’s all new ‘Up And Coming’ tour starts in the US in March and comes to the UK and Ireland in June. As well as the former Beatles, other top headliners on Sunday’s Main Stage include Pink, Editors, Spandau Ballet and Friendly Fires.
A total of 45 acts will take to the stage including Jay-Z, Blondie, The Strokes, Florence + The Machine, Biffy Clyro, Crowded House, Paloma Faith, Mr. Hudson, Orbital, La Roux, Marina and the Diamonds and many more.
***AND*** Paul McCartney’s preparing for one final farewell tour, including Hampden Park in Glasgow, his 1st Scottish gig in nearly 20 years.
GIGS…
Sunday 13 June – Isle Of Wight Festival Sunday 20 June – Hampden Park, Glasgow Saturday 26 June – Millennium Stadium, Cardiff Sunday 27 June – Hyde Park Calling, London
*** AND*** Fashion outfits once worn Michael Jackson, Elvis Presley and Britney Spears are up for sale in an online memorabilia auction by New York’s Gotta Have. More than 570 pop culture artifacts, from Bono’s rosary beads to Britney Spears’ fishnet pantyhose, a gold tunic rocked by Sir Paul McCartney, a polka-dotted waistcoat worn by Prince and 2 small pieces of unlined paper on which Bob Dylan hand-printed, the lyrics to “Just Like a Woman” will be auctioned off.
Minimum bids at the gottahaverockandroll.com sale are $10,000 dollars for Elvis’ red suede jacket and $15,000 for Jackson’s vintage orange jumpsuit.
*** Ronnie Wood’s ex-wife Jo had lunch with him the other day and sez she asked him to find love. Wood’s now dating Brazilian polo coach Ana Araujo and is still friends with Jo.
*** American Idol winner David Cook’s beloved Gibson guitar was damaged inflight. He arrived in London from the U.S. on Tuesday afternoon but was disappointed to find his ax busted up.
*** Jimi Hendrix’s sister, Janie Hendrix sez there are about 14 new projects over the next 10 years in addition to the new Jimi Hendrix album `Valleys of Neptune.` Sony Music will release Jimi Hendrix ‘Valleys of Neptune’ on March 12.
*** REO Speedwagon and Pat Benatar are touring together this summer with “Love On The Run” starting June 24 in Uncasville, CT and hitting 21 cities coast to coast before ending Aug. 27 in Gilford, NH. Edwin McCain and Keaton Simons will share the guest slots.
June 2010
24 – Uncasville, CT -Mohegan Sun Arena
25 – Rutland, VT – Vermont State Fairgrounds
26 – Atlantic City, NJ – Caesar’s Atlantic City
29 – Vienna, VA – Filene Center at Wolf Trap
July 2010
1 – Atlanta, GA – Chastain Park Amphitheatre
2 – Saint Augustine, FL – St. Augustine Amphitheatre
3 – Orlando, FL – Universal Studios
8 – Lampe, MO – Black Oak Amphitheatre
9 – Memphis, TN – Memphis Botanic Garden
10 – Maryland Heights, MO – Verizon Wireless Amphitheater St. Louis
11 – Kansas City, MO – Starlight Theatre
15 – Council Bluffs, IA – Harrah’s Council Bluffs
16 – Walker, MN – Moondance Jam Fairgrounds
17 – Red Wing, MN – Treasure Island Resort & Casino
18 – Chicago, IL – Charter One Pavilion at Northerly Island
21 – Morrison, CO – Red Rocks Amphitheatre
23 – Las Vegas, NV – Thomas & Mack Center
24 – Phoenix, AZ – Dodge Theatre
27 – Saratoga, CA – The Mountain Winery 31 – Los Angeles, CA – Greek Theatre
August 2010
27 – Gilford, NH – US Cellular Pavilion
***Eric Avery has left Jane’s Addiction once again. The rest of the band’s been recording new material, with former Guns N’ Roses bassist Duff McKagan filling in.
*** Sub-Pop Recordswill offer a limited edition, orange vinyl 7″ re-issue of Soundgarden’s Sub-Pop debut single, “Hunted Down” with “Nothing To Say”on April 17.
*** Sharon and Kelly Osbourne are hosting Osbourne Family Values, a new TV series dealing with troubled families…and are also getting animated for a new cartoon series, told from the perspective of their bulldog Lola.
*** The Bonnaroo festival, the Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC) and HeadCount are offering a free, digital sampler of live tracks from Bonnaroos past in exchange for signatures petitioning U.S. politicians to take action on climate control. Tracks from Pearl Jam, Dave Matthews Band, Jack Johnson, Wilco, My Morning Jacket and many more are part of the collection.
*** “A Stitch In Time,” the 3rd song from Smashing Pumpkins’ ongoing musical project Teargarden By Kaleidyscope ’s now available at smashingpumpkins.com.
*** Metallica’s returning to Israel for their 3rd time when they hit Tel Aviv at the Ramat Gan Stadium on May 22. The band may have other tour dates lined up starting in June.
*** The Courteeners & Plan B will join Noel Gallagher at his Teenage Cancer Trust gigs in London on March 25 & 26th, respectively. This’ll be Gallagher’s 1st solo performances since he walked out on Oasis last summer. The Teenage Cancer Trust concerts start March 22nd at the Royal Albert Hall with Them Crooked Vultures.
*** A song by Muse’ been hooked from the new The Twilight Saga: Eclipse soundtrack. The British band wrote songs for the 1st 2 Twilight films, and even credited the franchise with introducing their music to a new teen audience. The 3rd song’s been pulled from the soundtrack but they still plan to release the untitled love song.
*** Gorillaz’s new video for ‘Stylo’ features Bruce Willis chasing the band and peppering them with bullets before Murdoc, Noodle and 2D drive their car off a cliff.
*** The Flaming Lips hit the road March 12 in Austin, TX with Stardeath and White Dwarfs, which features lead singer Dennis Coyne, nephew of Lips’ frontman Wayne Coyne. The tour continues through a March 23 gig in Kansas City, KS. before hitting several festivals over the following few months, including June 11 at Tennessee’s Bonnaroo
March 2010
12 – Austin, TX – Austin Music Hall
13 – Denton, TX – Hickory Street Stage
15 – Charlottesville, VA – Charlottesville Pavilion
17 – Poughkeepsie, NY – Mid-Hudson Civic Center
18 – Ithaca, NY – Cornell University
19 – Montclair, NJ – Wellmont Theatre
21 – Milwaukee, WI – Riverside Theater
22 – Bloomington, IN – Indiana University Auditorium
23 – Kansas City, KS – Sandstone Amphitheatre
May 2010
15 – Gulf Shores, AL – Hangout Music Festival
June 2010
6 – Houston, TX – Free Press Fest
11 – Manchester, TN – Bonnaroo Music Festival
July 2010
3 – Oxford, ME – Nateva Music & Arts Festival
22 – Lewiston, NY – Artpark
26 – New York, NY – Central Park Summerstage
*** Nicole Richie sez she won’t give Good Charlotte fiancee Joel Madden fashion advice despite owning her own jewellery line, House of Harlow 1960 and clothing range, Winter Kate, both names after her 2-year-old daughter Harlow cuz she doesn’t know what’s hot and what’s not with men.
*** M.I.A, Paul Weller, LCD Soundsystem and Robyn have been added to the line-up for this summer’s Oya Festival August 10-14 in Oslo, Norway. Pavement, Iggy & The Stooges and La Roux are also playing.
*** OK Go’s new video for their latest single, ‘This Too Shall Pass’ includes falling dominos and a smashed piano.
*** Stone Temple Pilots will play their 1st 2010 US show at SXSW this month at the Austin Music Hall on March 18 in Texas. The new STP album’s due in May.
*** Jethro Tull returns to North America this summer June 11 in Miami, hitting 11 cities, including shows in Boston (6/15) and Toronto (6/18), wrapping with a June 20 show in Highland Park, IL, just north of Chicago.
June 2010
4 – Miami, FL – Bayfront Park Amphitheatre
8 – Vienna, VA – The Filene Center
10 – Ledyard, CT – Foxwoods Resort Casino
11 – Wantagh, NY – Nikon at Jones Beach Music Theater
12 – Atlantic City, NJ – Caesars Atlantic City
13 – Holmdel, NJ – PNC Bank Arts Center
15 – Boston, MA – Bank of America Pavillion
17 – Canandaigua, NY – Constellation Brands Marvin Sands Performing Arts Center
18 – Toronto, Ontario – Molson Amphitheatre
19 – Windsor, Ontario – Caesars Windsor
20 – Highland Park, IL – Ravinia Pavillon
*** Former Grateful Dead bandmates Bob Weir and Phil Lesh have lined up some summer dates with their new jam-rock project, Further. The tour kicks off June 25 in Rochester, NY. and wraps July 10 in Philadelphia.
March 2010
2, 3 – Chicago, IL – Auditorium Theatre
5, 6 – Broomfield, CO – 1stBank Center
8 – Portland, OR – Portland Memorial Coliseum
June 2010
25 – Rochester, NY – Highland Bowl Amphitheater
26, 27 – Brooklyn, NY – MCU Park
29 – Jim Thorpe, PA – Penn’s Peak
30 – Lowell, MA – LeLacheur Park
July 2010
3 – Herkimer, NY – Gelston Castle Estate
4 – Oxford, ME – Nateva Music & Arts Festival
5 – Shelburne, VT – The Green @ Shelburne Museum
8 – Buffalo, NY – ArtPark
9 – Masontown, WV – All Good Music Festival
10 – Philadelphia, PA – Mann Center for the Performing Arts
*** Pavement’s reunion trail starts April 18 at Indio, CA’s Coachella Festival through stops ’til Sept. 9 in Broomfield, CO, Kansas City, MO (9/11); St. Paul, MN (9/12); Philadelphia (9/17); and Boston (9/18) plus 4 NYC shows Sept. 21-24 in Central Park and wrapping Sept. 26 in Atlanta.
April 2010
18 – Indio, CA – Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival
May 2010
30 – George, WA – Sasquatch! Festival
June 2010
19 – Toronto, Ontario – Toronto Island Festival
25 – Berkeley, CA – Greek Theatre
July 2010
25 – Chicago, IL – Pitchfork Music Festival
September 2010
9 – Broomfield, CO – 1stBank Center (on sale 3/12)
11 – Kansas City, MO – Uptown Theater (on sale 3/6)
12 – St. Paul, MN – Roy Wilkins Auditorium (on sale 3/6)
17 – Philadelphia, PA – Mann Center for Performing Arts (on sale 3/12)
18 – Boston, MA – Agganis Arena (on sale 3/12)
21-24 – New York, NY – Rumsey Playfield 26 – Atlanta, GA – The Tabernacle (on sale 3/5) 
*** HAITI UPDATES***
*** “Somos el Mundo,” the Spanish-language version of “We Are the World,” premiered its video on the Univision network’s El Show de Christina Monday night. “Somos el Mundo” was recorded February 19 in Miami and features Colombian singer Juanes, Ricky Martin, Shakira, Pitbull, the Black Eyed Peas’ Taboo, Daddy Yankee and American Idol alum David Archuleta. Proceeds to the We Are the World Foundation’s Haiti relief efforts.
***CHART NOTES*** The The Black Eyed Peas remain #1 with “Imma Be” for the 2nd time on the Billboard Hot 100 Digital Songs after giving up the top spot to “We Are The World 25: For Haiti” by Artists for Haiti for the past 2 weeks. Young Money’s “BedRock”’s #2 while Lady Antebellum’s “Need You Now” jumps from 5 to 3… Ke$ha’s “TiK ToK” falls 2-4, and Lady Gaga’s “Bad Romance” drops 4 to 5.
*** JUNO NOMS***
*** Could be a big night for Buble- Michael Buble leads the pack with 6 nominations for Canada’s Junos in April. He scored nods for Artist of the Year, Single of the Year, Songwriter of the Year, Pop Album of the Year, Album of the Year and the Juno Fan Choice Award.
Other multiple nominees include Toronto band Metric, the Tragically Hip, Joel Plaskett, Nickelback and Justin Bieber.
International Album of the Year’s up for grabs between the Black Eyed Peas, Britney Spears, Kings of Leon, Taylor Swift and Susan Boyle.
Joining Buble in the Artist of the Year category is: Diana Krall, Jann Arden, Johnny Reid and K’Naan.
The Group of the Year award’s a battle between Billy Talent, Blue Rodeo, Hedley, Metric and the Tragically Hip.
*** NEW UPDATE*** Lil Wayne will now be sentenced in a New York court Monday for his weapons possession case, after his sentencing was postponed again Tuesday after a fire broke out in the Manhattan courthouse where he was to appear. Lil Wayne was scheduled to be officially sentenced last month, but a judge said he could wait until Tuesday so he could undergo necessary dental surgery.
The rapper pleaded guilty to felony weapons possession last year after police found a loaded semi-automatic gun in his tour bus. As part of his plea agreement, he’s expected to begin a one-year jail sentence immediately after being sentenced.
*** Lil’ Wayne made a surprise appearance at a Jay-Z concert in New York Tuesday night at Madison Square Garden during support act and Young Money labelmate Young Jeezy’s opening slot– just hours after his prison sentencing was delayed for the 2nd time. A fire from a boiler at the courthouse caused the postponement. The rapper, real name Dwayne Carter, was expected to go to jail for up to a year Tuesday for gun possession.
*** Paul McCartney hits the mainstage of the Isle of Wight Festival, Sunday, June 13 to close the fest which runs from the 11th to the 13th. Paul’s all new ‘Up And Coming’ tour starts in the US in March and comes to the UK and Ireland in June. As well as the former Beatles, other top headliners on Sunday’s Main Stage include Pink, Editors, Spandau Ballet and Friendly Fires.
A total of 45 acts will take to the stage including Jay-Z, Blondie, The Strokes, Florence + The Machine, Biffy Clyro, Crowded House, Paloma Faith, Mr. Hudson, Orbital, La Roux, Marina and the Diamonds and many more.
*** Word out is Madonna’s about to announce an Australian tour for ‘The Celebration Tour’ for July…the 1st time Madonna’s been to Australian since ‘93 and her 2nd Australian tour. 10 shows are planned- 3 for Sydney and Melbourne, 2 for Brisbane and 1 each for Adelaide and Perth. The ticket price will be the highest price ever for a pop concert ticket in Australia with the cheap seats expected to go for $249, then $499, Gold at $999 and then an Ultimate ticket at $2000.
For $1000 more, Ultimate ticket holders can also upgrade to the Penultimate ticket for $3000 which’ll include a meet and greet, photo op and personally signed program from the tour. The Melbourne show at Rod Laver Arena will be filmed for a live DVD.
*** Fashion outfits once worn Michael Jackson, Elvis Presley and Britney Spears are up for sale in an online memorabilia auction by New York’s Gotta Have.
More than 570 pop culture artifacts, from Bono’s rosary beads to Britney Spears’ fishnet pantyhose, a gold tunic rocked by Sir Paul McCartney, a polka-dotted waistcoat worn by Prince and 2 small pieces of unlined paper on which Bob Dylan hand-printed, the lyrics to “Just Like a Woman” will be auctioned off.
Minimum bids at the gottahaverockandroll.com sale are $10,000 dollars for Elvis’ red suede jacket and $15,000 for Jackson’s vintage orange jumpsuit.
PHOTO: Brian J. Richie/Hotsauce/Rex features
PHOTO: Brian J. Richie/Hotsauce/Rex features
PHOTO: Brian J. Richie/Hotsauce/Rex features
*** Lady Gaga went through 4 costume changes when she appeared on Friday Night With Jonathan Ross. She appeared in a bright white, spiky dress which gave her the appearance of a snowflake, and a PVC-studded corset with knee-high boots with feathered shoulders during her performances of Telephone and Brown Eyes.
In the green room, she wore an elaborate PVC hat with a veil and telephone on top. She then changed again for the interview with Ross into high perspex heels, a shiny trouser suit with black bra, and gloves.
Gaga told Ross she had ‘no friends’ in the music industry and was shunned by other stars, despite many turning up to watch her recent performances at the O2 Arena in London. She also sez she’s more accepted in the UK than at home in the U.S.
*** AND*** Lady Gaga sez she’s still reeling from the death of close friend fashion icon Alexander McQueen cuz she relied on him to inspire her. Gaga, who frequently wore MCQueen’s designs, was devastated after he dead found dead in his U.K. apartment last month. She was among mourners who gathered in London to pay their last respects when MCQueen was laid to rest in a private ceremony last week
*** Rihanna’s being sued for $26,000 (£17,300) in unpaid wages by her former personal trainer Cindy Percival. In the court papers, Percival claims she charged the star $1,500-a-day (£937-a-day) for her services, and is still owed a total of $26,144 for her work with Rihanna last year… including $2,644 (£1,762) for travel expenses.
*** A woman claiming to be the wife of Sean ‘P Diddy’ Combs’ out on bail after being busted near his home on Long Island, New York. Cemelia Green of Florida, pleaded not guilty to criminal mischief and trespassing after wandering into a property she mistook for Diddy’s house. Green, who was seen twice at the house but fled the 1st time’s free on $5,000 (£3,326) bail.
Green was spotted at the house in February and was approached by a maintenance worker. She claimed to be married to Diddy, then fled after police were called. Later that month, she asked local police for directions to his house, but was refused.
*** Britney Spears’ Jive Records label’s denied she’s releasing a new album in May.
*** Former Spice Girl Melanie Brown’s being sued for damages by a real estate agent who alleges he suffered serious injuries when one of her bodyguards mistook him for a paparazzo and tried to seize his camera.
Amado Aguirre claims he was sitting in his car outside the singer’s LA home taking pictures of houses in the street to help appraise the value of a neighbouring property. Brown and her husband Stephan Belafonte were walking their dog outside when they noticed Aguirre and told their bodyguard who then allegedly reached into the car and tried to grab his camera. He claims to have suffered serious bodily injury in the resulting scuffle.
***Wyclef Jean’s former manager Lisa Ellis’ denied reports she was fired by him after posing nude for a photoshoot. Ellis, who represented the rapper until last month stripped for the pic in 2008 by Haitian photographer Marc Baptiste. Jean parted ways with Ellis after his wife, Marie Claudinette, found a copy of the photo in his possession and demanded he fire her but Ellis claims the rumours are completely false, saying she quit her job.
*** Australia’s Jamfest’s added Jay Sean, Sean Paul and Eve joining the previously announced Akon and Kelly Rowland. JAMFEST DATES… April 13, Adelaide, Wayville Showgrounds April 14, Melbourne, Royal Melbourne Showground April 15, Sydney, Acer Arena April 17, Brisbane, RNA Showgrounds April 18, Perth, ME Bank Stadium
*** Ashley Roberts and Kimberley Wyatt who recently judged Sky One’s Got To Dance talent show have left the Pussycat Dolls. Roberts’ and Wyatt’s exits follow the departure of former group member Carmit Bachar, who quit the group in 2008. The split rumours come on the heels of a rift in the group over Nicole Scherzinger becoming lead singer. Scherzinger’s just been announced in the line up for Dancing With the Stars.
*** Robbie Williams’ quit smoking to prepare for his upcoming wedding to actress Ayda Field. He’s already cut back from 60 to 10 cigarettes a day to get healthier in order to start a family with her. Ayda’s banned Robbie from smoking cigarettes inside their LA mansion and also hired a personal trainer to help him get in top shape before their wedding.
*** Leona Lewis, who already has a tat written in Arabic about love on the inside of her left wrist’s designing a new tattoo- a poem about horses down the middle of her back.
*** Amy Winehouse’s just bought herself a $4.1 million (£2.5 million) Camden house where she previously lived with former husband Blake Fielder-Civil, with whom she’s now reconciled. She’s also developed an addiction to shoes.
*** AND*** Amy Winehouse’s ex-husband Blake Fielder-Civil who reconciled with her’s told her to seek help for her alcohol addiction before he’ll consider marrying her again.
*** A new Facebook campaign, Storm The Charts’ aiming to “storm” the UK Top-40 singles chart and replace existing big names musicians with 40 bands and musicians on independent labels or completely unsigned acts. Storm The Charts’ been inspired by recent campaigns, including one which made Rage Against The Machine Christmas #1, ousting the long-reigning X-Factor champions.
- stormthecharts@gmail.com
- http://bit.ly/chartstorm http://justgiving.com/chartstorm
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2006- The house where Johnny Cash lived for 35 years was bought by Bee Gees singer Barry Gibb.
2006- Brad Paisley and Dolly Parton were #1 on Billboard with “When I Get Where I’m Going”
2006- Trent Tomlinson’s Grand Ole Opry debut
2003- Toby Keith got 8 nods for the Academy of Country Music Awards. Alan Jackson scored 6 noms, while Kenny Chesney and Trick Pony had 5 each.
1994- “Reba McEntire’s Greatest Hits” 5th double-platinum album
1983- George Jones married Nancy Sepulveda at the home of his sister, Helen Scroggins, in Woodville, Texas.
1980- “Coal Miner’s Daughter,” the story of Loretta Lynn’s life, premiered in Nashville, with Sissy Spacek.
1978- Waylon Jennings & Willie Nelson were #1 on Billboard with “Mammas Don’t Let Your Babies Grow Up To Be Cowboys”
1975- Mac Davis won Favourite Male Musical Performer and Olivia Newton-John Favourite Female at the 1st People’s Choice Awards at the Beverly Hilton Hotel in Los Angeles. Other winners-The Osmonds, Barbra Streisand, John Wayne and Mary Tyler Moore
1960- Marty Robbins’ 2 week run at #1 on the US singles chart with ‘El Paso’.
*** HAITI UPDATES***
*** “Somos el Mundo,” the Spanish-language version of “We Are the World,” premiered its video on the Univision network’s El Show de Christina Monday night. “Somos el Mundo” was recorded February 19 in Miami and features Colombian singer Juanes, Ricky Martin, Shakira, Pitbull, the Black Eyed Peas’ Taboo, Daddy Yankee and American Idol alum David Archuleta. Proceeds to the We Are the World Foundation’s Haiti relief efforts.
***CHART NOTES*** The The Black Eyed Peas remain #1 with “Imma Be” for the 2nd time on the Billboard Hot 100 Digital Songs after giving up the top spot to “We Are The World 25: For Haiti” by Artists for Haiti for the past 2 weeks. Young Money’s “BedRock”’s #2 while Lady Antebellum’s “Need You Now” jumps from 5 to 3… Ke$ha’s “TiK ToK” falls 2-4, and Lady Gaga’s “Bad Romance” drops 4 to 5.
*** JUNO NOMS***
*** Could be a big night for Buble- Michael Buble leads the pack with 6 nominations for Canada’s Junos in April. He scored nods for Artist of the Year, Single of the Year, Songwriter of the Year, Pop Album of the Year, Album of the Year and the Juno Fan Choice Award.
Other multiple nominees include Toronto band Metric, the Tragically Hip, Joel Plaskett, Nickelback and Justin Bieber.
International Album of the Year’s up for grabs between the Black Eyed Peas, Britney Spears, Kings of Leon, Taylor Swift and Susan Boyle.
Joining Buble in the Artist of the Year category is: Diana Krall, Jann Arden, Johnny Reid and K’Naan.
The Group of the Year award’s a battle between Billy Talent, Blue Rodeo, Hedley, Metric and the Tragically Hip.
*** Sugarland’s “Incredible Machine Tour,” which hits 57 cities this spring and summer kicks off April 23 in Primm, NV then travels across the US before finishing up Oct. 16 in West Palm Beach, FL. There are 2 Canadian shows-June 3 in London, Ontario and June 4 in Toronto.
April 2010
23 – Primm, NV – Star of the Desert Arena 24 – Indio, CA – Empire Polo Club
25 – Santa Barbara, CA – Santa Barbara Bowl
30 – Concord, CA – Sleep Train Pavilion at Concord
May 2010
1 – Bakersfield, CA – RaboBank Arena 2 – Phoenix, AZ – Cricket Wireless Pavilion
6 – Nampa, ID – Idaho Center
7 – West Valley, UT – The E Center
8 – Colorado Springs, CO – Colorado Springs World Arena
14 – Burgettstown, PA – First Niagara Pavilion
15 – Camden, NJ – Susquehanna Bank Center
16 – Columbia, MD – Merriweather Post Pavilion
22 – Homdel, NJ – PNC Bank Arts Center
23 – Hartford, CT – Comcast Theatre
June 2010
3 – London, Ontario – The John Labatt Centre
4 – Toronto, Ontario – The Molsen Amphitheatre
5 – Cuyahoga Falls, OH – Blossom Music Center
11 – Saratoga Springs, NY – Saratoga Performing Arts Center
12 – Scranton, PA – Toyota Pavilion at Montage Mountain
13 – Canandaigua, NY – Marvin Sands Performing Arts center
17 – Sioux Falls, SD – Sioux Falls Arena
18 – Kansas City, MO – Sprint Center
19 – Bossier City, LA – CenturyTel Center
July 2010
8 – Los Angeles, CA – Greek Theatre
9 – Murphys, CA – Ironstone Vineyard
10 -Stateline, NV – Harvey’s Lake Tahoe
23 – Twin Lakes, WI – Country Thunder USA
24 – Eau Claire, WI – Country Jam USA
25 – Maryland Heights, MO – Verizon Wireless Amphitheater St. Louis
29 – Albuquerque, NM – Journal Pavilion
30 – Cheyenne, WY – Cheyenne Frontier Days
31 – Minot, ND – North Dakota State Fair
August 2010
5 – Alpharetta, GA – Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre at Encore Park
6 – Orange Beach, AL – The Wharf
12 – Asheville, NC – Asheville Civic Center
13 – Southaven, MS – Snowden Grove Amphitheater
14 – Cincinnati, OH – Riverbend Music Center
19 – Louisville, KY – Kentucky Exposition Center
20 – Indianapolis, IN – Indiana State Fair
21 – Des Moines, IA – Iowa State Fair
September 2010
3 – State College, PA – Bryce Jordan Center
4 – Cooperstown, NY – Doubleday Field
5 – Gilford, NH – Meadowbrook US Cellular Pavilion
16 – Huntington, WV – Big Sandy Superstore Arena
17 – Charlottesville, VA – John Paul Jones Arena
18 – Clarkston, MI – DTE Energy Music Theatre
24 – Virginia Beach, VA – Verizon Wireless Amphitheater
25 – Bristow, VA – Jiffy Lube Live
30 – Pelham, AL – Verizon Wireless Center Birmingham
October 2010
1 – Charlotte, NC – Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre
2 – Raleigh, NC – Time Warner Cable Music Pavilion
7 – Oklahoma City, OK – Zoo Amphitheater
8 – Dallas, TX – SuperPages.com Center
9 – The Woodlands, TX – The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion
15 – Tampa, FL – Ford Amphitheater
16 – West Palm Beach, FL – Cruzan Amphitheatre
*** Fashion outfits once worn Michael Jackson, Elvis Presley and Britney Spears are up for sale in an online memorabilia auction by New York’s Gotta Have. More than 570 pop culture artifacts, from Bono’s rosary beads to Britney Spears’ fishnet pantyhose, a gold tunic rocked by Sir Paul McCartney, a polka-dotted waistcoat worn by Prince and 2 small pieces of unlined paper on which Bob Dylan hand-printed, the lyrics to “Just Like a Woman” will be auctioned off.
Minimum bids at the gottahaverockandroll.com sale are $10,000 dollars for Elvis’ red suede jacket and $15,000 for Jackson’s vintage orange jumpsuit.
*** Alan Jackson’s 6 week Spring tour for his upcoming album, “Freight Train,” due in stores at the end of March kicks off April 8 in Fort Myers, FL, hitting 15 cities and ending May 23 in Lexington, KY. Jackson’s tour also features festival appearances, including a March 2 slot at Houston’s Livestock Show & Rodeo.
March 2010
2 – Houston, TX – Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo
April 2010
8 – Fort Myers, FL – Germain Arena 9 – Orlando, FL – UCF Arena
10 – Atlanta, GA – Verizon Wireless Amphitheater @ Encore Park
11 – Greenville, SC – Bi-Lo Center
29 – Champaign, IL – Assembly Hall
30 – Moline, IL – iWireless Center
May 2010
1 – Rosemont, IL – Allstate Arena
2 – Ft. Wayne, IN – War Memorial Coliseum
13 – Manchester, NH – Verizon Wireless Arena
14 – Uncasville, CT – Mohegan Sun
15 – Rochester, NY – Blue Cross Arena
16 – Wilkes-Barre, PA – Wachovia Center
21 – University Park, PA – Bryce Jordan Center
22 – Charleston, WV – Charleston Civic Center
23 – Lexington, KY – Rupp Arena
June 2010
26 – Grand Junction, CO Country Jam
July 2010
16 – Watertown, NY – Watertown Fairgrounds Baseball Diamond
17 – Sarnia, Ontario – Sarnia Rogers Bayfest
31 – Cheyenne, WY – Cheyenne Frontier Days
August 2010
7 – Halifax, Nova Scotia – Country Rock Fest
September 2010
28, 29 – Minot, ND – Norsk Hostfest
*** A new Facebook campaign, Storm The Charts’ aiming to “storm” the UK Top-40 singles chart and replace existing big names musicians with 40 bands and musicians on independent labels or completely unsigned acts. Storm The Charts’ been inspired by recent campaigns, including one which made Rage Against The Machine Christmas #1, ousting the long-reigning X-Factor champions.
- stormthecharts@gmail.com
- http://bit.ly/chartstorm http://justgiving.com/chartstorm
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Emilio Estefan 57
Chas Bono 40
*** HAITI UPDATES***
*** “Somos el Mundo,” the Spanish-language version of “We Are the World,” premiered its video on the Univision network’s El Show de Christina Monday night. “Somos el Mundo” was recorded February 19 in Miami and features Colombian singer Juanes, Ricky Martin, Shakira, Pitbull, the Black Eyed Peas’ Taboo, Daddy Yankee and American Idol alum David Archuleta. Proceeds to the We Are the World Foundation’s Haiti relief efforts.
*** JUNO NOMS***
*** Could be a big night for Buble- Michael Buble leads the pack with 6 nominations for Canada’s Junos in April. He scored nods for Artist of the Year, Single of the Year, Songwriter of the Year, Pop Album of the Year, Album of the Year and the Juno Fan Choice Award.
Other multiple nominees include Toronto band Metric, the Tragically Hip, Joel Plaskett, Nickelback and Justin Bieber.
International Album of the Year’s up for grabs between the Black Eyed Peas, Britney Spears, Kings of Leon, Taylor Swift and Susan Boyle.
Joining Buble in the Artist of the Year category is: Diana Krall, Jann Arden, Johnny Reid and K’Naan.
The Group of the Year award’s a battle between Billy Talent, Blue Rodeo, Hedley, Metric and the Tragically Hip.
*** Paul McCartney hits the mainstage of the Isle of Wight Festival, Sunday, June 13 to close the fest which runs from the 11th to the 13th. Paul’s all new ‘Up And Coming’ tour starts in the US in March and comes to the UK and Ireland in June. As well as the former Beatles, other top headliners on Sunday’s Main Stage include Pink, Editors, Spandau Ballet and Friendly Fires.
A total of 45 acts will take to the stage including Jay-Z, Blondie, The Strokes, Florence + The Machine, Biffy Clyro, Crowded House, Paloma Faith, Mr. Hudson, Orbital, La Roux, Marina and the Diamonds and many more.
***AND*** Paul McCartney’s preparing for one final farewell tour, including Hampden Park in Glasgow, his 1st Scottish gig in nearly 20 years.
GIGS…
Sunday 13 June – Isle Of Wight Festival
Sunday 20 June – Hampden Park, Glasgow
Saturday 26 June – Millennium Stadium, Cardiff Sunday
27 June – Hyde Park Calling, London
*** Fashion outfits once worn Michael Jackson, Elvis Presley and Britney Spears are up for sale in an online memorabilia auction by New York’s Gotta Have.
More than 570 pop culture artifacts, from Bono’s rosary beads to Britney Spears’ fishnet pantyhose, a gold tunic rocked by Sir Paul McCartney, a polka-dotted waistcoat worn by Prince and 2 small pieces of unlined paper on which Bob Dylan hand-printed, the lyrics to “Just Like a Woman” will be auctioned off.
Minimum bids at the gottahaverockandroll.com sale are $10,000 dollars for Elvis’ red suede jacket and $15,000 for Jackson’s vintage orange jumpsuit.
*** Ronnie Wood’s ex-wife Jo had lunch with him the other day and sez she asked him to find love. Wood’s now dating Brazilian polo coach Ana Araujo and is still friends with Jo.
*** MJ UPDATES***
*** The Jackson family’s released a statement saying the kids are happy, healthy and wonderful after L.A. County Department of Children and Family Services investigated a stun gun incident at their home in Encino. Jermaine’s 13-year-old son Jaafar ordered a gun online and it was delivered to the Jackson family home 2 weeks ago.
The weapon, which’s said to be a “taser”, triggered an investigation by child services officials. Jaafar opened the package alone in his bathroom and “tested it on a piece of paper”, and when Katherine and security heard the sound coming from the 2nd floor they confiscated it.
*** Former Grateful Dead bandmates Bob Weir and Phil Lesh have lined up some summer dates with their new jam-rock project, Further. The tour kicks off June 25 in Rochester, NY. and wraps July 10 in Philadelphia.
March 2010
2, 3 – Chicago, IL – Auditorium Theatre
5, 6 – Broomfield, CO – 1stBank Center
8 – Portland, OR – Portland Memorial Coliseum
June 2010
25 – Rochester, NY – Highland Bowl Amphitheater
26, 27 – Brooklyn, NY – MCU Park
29 – Jim Thorpe, PA – Penn’s Peak
30 – Lowell, MA – LeLacheur Park
July 2010
3 – Herkimer, NY – Gelston Castle Estate
4 – Oxford, ME – Nateva Music & Arts Festival
5 – Shelburne, VT – The Green @ Shelburne Museum
8 – Buffalo, NY – ArtPark
9 – Masontown, WV – All Good Music Festival
10 – Philadelphia, PA – Mann Center for the Performing Arts
*** Chynna Phillips’ manager sez the Wilson-Phillips singer who was released from rehab for anxiety, has no plans to divorce her actor husband Billy Baldwin. Phillips, 42, filed for divorce last Friday in Santa Barbara, but then changed her mind Sunday and withdrew the documents. The couple’s been married for 15 years and have 3 kids. They’ve decided to work out their issues.
*** Dionne Warwick before Congress on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C. to fight for royalties rights for performers by making radio stations pay performers for playing their music. The National Association of Broadcasters officials argues such legislation would put thousands of radio employees out of work.
*** CHARLIE SHEEN-BROOKE MUELLER UPDATES***
*** Charlie Sheen’s wife Brooke Mueller wants a divorce from him once his court case for domestic violence’s over. According to Radar Online, even though both the couple’s reps have publicly said they want to work things out, sources who know both of them say it’s actually the exact opposite – both are miserable.
The Christmas day bustup that ended with Charlie’s arrest started when she told him she wanted a divorce.
*** AND*** Charlie Sheen and wife Brooke Mueller enjoyed menage a trois during their 21-month marriage. The alleged threesomes were said to have taken place before Sheen was busted for threatening Mueller with a knife during a booze-fuelled argument Christmas morning.
A source told Britain’s The Sun newspaper “Brooke is bisexual. She and Charlie have had more than one woman share their bed in the short time they’ve been married.” The insider also told a US website: “Some of the women they slept with also did drugs with them.
*** CHERYL & ASHLEY COLE UPDATES***
*** Cheryl Cole and her estranged husband-Chelsea soccer (football) star Ashley have agreed a ‘temporary custody’ arrangement over their chihuahuas Buster, 4, and Coco, 3. She’s agreed to let them stay with Ashley for a few days when he returns to London from France where he’s receiving treatment for a broken ankle. A driver will chauffeur the pets from the marital home in Surrey.
*** PETER ANDRE-KATIE PRICE UPDATES***
*** Peter Andre’s secret lover Maddy Ford sez he’s still in love with his ex-wife Kate Price. The former Page 3 babe-now hair stylist who had a 3 month fling while Andre claimed he was celibate sez he was “preoccupied” with Jordan and still talks about her all the time. Andre ended the secret relationship last month because he was getting paranoid their secret tryst would be discovered.
*** Chynna Phillips’ manager sez the Wilson-Phillips singer who was released from rehab for anxiety, has no plans to divorce her actor husband Billy Baldwin. Phillips, 42, filed for divorce last Friday in Santa Barbara, but then changed her mind Sunday and withdrew the documents. The couple’s been married for 15 years and have 3 kids. They’ve decided to work out their issues.
*** Megan Fox sez her public image as a highly sexed man-eater’s the complete opposite of the truth… in an interview with the UK edition of Harper’s Bazaar magazine, the 23-year-old Transformer star sez the thought of a one-night stand makes her sick and she’s only slept with 2 men- her boyfriend, ex-Beverly Hills 90210 actor Brian Austin Green and her childhood sweetheart.
Fox sez they live on a ranch with acres of land in LA, helping to raise his 8-year-old son Kassius, whom she’s been a stepmom for the last 5 years.
*** ‘Desperate Housewives’ will have another lesbian scene when Katherine Mayfair goes to unhook Robin Gallagher’s bra after she spills maple syrup on it at breakfast. That’s when the steamy scenes turn out to be a dream and Katherine wakes up with a start. But later in the episode the pair end up naked together in bed. Last year, Teri Hatcher and Eva Longoria kissed onscreen.
*** “Twilight” star Robert Pattinson wants to start a family after his parents and siblings played an April Fool’s “mom’s pregnant” joke on him 5 years ago. Pattinson’s been keen to become a big brother – or a dad – ever since.
*** John Cusack’s been dating Bruce Willis’ former fiancee, Baywatch star Brooke Burns since the beginning of the year, sez Life & Style magazine.
*** Harry Potter star Danielle Radcliffe said in an interview with MTV he’s NOT gay despite rumours.
*** Nicole Richie sez she won’t give Good Charlotte fiancee Joel Madden fashion advise despite owning her own jewellery line, House of Harlow 1960 and clothing range, Winter Kate, both names after her 2-year-old daughter Harlow cuz she doesn’t know what’s hot and what’s not with men.
*** Ronnie Wood’s ex-wife Jo had lunch with him the other day and sez she asked him to find love. Wood’s now dating Brazilian polo coach Ana Araujo and is still friends with Jo.
*** Amy Winehouse’s ex-husband Blake Fielder-Civil who reconciled with her’s told her to seek help for her alcohol addiction before he’ll consider marrying her again. *** Robbie Williams’ quit smoking to prepare for his upcoming wedding to actress Ayda Field. He’s already cut back from 60 to 10 cigarettes a day to get healthier in order to start a family with her. Ayda’s banned Robbie from smoking cigarettes inside their LA mansion and also hired a personal trainer to help him get in top shape before their wedding. 
Paula Prentiss 71
Kay Lenz 56
Patricia Heaton 51
Ray “Boom Boom” Mancini 48
Patsy Kensit 41
Chas Bono 40
*** NEW UPDATE*** Naomi Campbell won’t face criminal charges after being accused of punching her limo driver Tuesday in New York after the driver decided not to pursue the matter.
*** A chauffeur hired to drive supermodel Naomi Campbell around New York Tuesday told police she hit him so hard in the back of the head, he hit the steering wheel and bruised his face. The driver got out of the car and reported the incident to a traffic enforcement agent, but by the time they got back to the car, Campbell was gone.
Campbell became angry because she suspected the driver had covered up for the misdeeds of her boyfriend, Vlad Doronin, a year ago when he was Doronin’s driver. NYPD now talking to the Manhattan DA’s office about how to proceed in the case. Campbell’s pleaded guilty to assaulting an assistant and maid in the past.
*** AND*** Naomi Campbell’s wanted for questioning by police after allegedly assaulting a New York City limo driver on Tuesday afternoon. The supermodel’s accused of punching her chauffeur in the back of the head, leaving him with “bumps and bruises” after a confrontation in midtown Manhattan. She reportedly then fled the car, so the 27-year-old driver called cops.
*** Nicolas Chartier, one of 4 producers of “The Hurt Locker” won’t be admitted to the Oscars in LA Sunday night after e-mailing friends and industry professionals urging them to get in touch with academy members and get them to vote for his movie, instead of what he called that “$500M film” - an apparent reference to James Cameron’s Oscar-nominated blockbuster, “Avatar.”
Academy rules don’t allow “casting a negative or derogatory light on a competing film” so the executive committee of the academy’s producers’ branch met Monday and voted to bar Chartier from the awards presentation but decided against taking away his nomination.
*** AND*** Actresses going on stage to collect their Oscars at Sunday’s Academy Awards will have to worry about managing their heels and dresses- this year’s stage at the Kodak Theatre’s higher.
*** AND*** Sacha Baron Cohen’s planned skit for Sunday’s Academy Awards ceremony’s been scrapped over fears it’d offend Best Director nominee James Cameron. Baron Cohen was to appear onstage as a blue-skinned female Avatar creature, with Ben Stiller translating his speech – only to reveal he’s pregnant with Cameron’s love child. Insiders say the Avatar director’s not known to have a self-deprecating sense of humour.
*** Aussie actor Sam Worthington will be honoured as the ShoWest Male Star of the Year at the annual cinema owners’ convention in Las Vegas later this month. The “Terminator Salvation” and “Avatar” star will join Katherine Heigl, Alex Pettyfer and Vanessa Hudgens, who’ll also be honoured at ShoWest. Pettyfer and Hudgens have been named the Male and Female Stars of Tomorrow.
*** Sharon and Kelly Osbourne are hosting Osbourne Family Values, a new TV series dealing with troubled families…and are also getting animated for a new cartoon series, told from the perspective of their bulldog Lola.
*** Tim Burton’s teaming up with Wanted director Timur Bekmambetov in a big screen adaptation of new book ABRAHAM LINCOLN: VAMPIRE HUNTER which sees U.S. President Abraham Lincoln as a highly-trained vampire killer.
*** Aussie entertainer Dame Edna Everage will co-host The View March 25 and will perform a song from her new Broadway show, “All About Me: Starring Dame Edna and Michael Feinstein.” He’ll also appear on The View with her.
*** Gorillaz’s new video for ‘Stylo’ features Bruce Willis chasing the band and peppering them with bullets before Murdoc, Noodle and 2D drive their car off a cliff.
*** A song by Muse’ been hooked from the new The Twilight Saga: Eclipse soundtrack. The British band wrote songs for the 1st 2 Twilight films, and even credited the franchise with introducing their music to a new teen audience. The 3rd song’s been pulled from the soundtrack but they still plan to release the untitled love song.
*** Johnny Depp who lives in Plan-de-la-Tour in southern France with partner Vanessa Paradis and their children Lily-Rose,10, and 7-year-old Jack wants to make his own wine.
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