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Jennifer Lopez, Lionel Richie sign up for British Summer 2013

Jennifer Lopez, Lionel Richie sign up for British Summer 2013 London: Singers Jennifer Lopez and Lionel Richie will close the Barclaycard's British Summer Time. The 10-day extravaganza at Hyde Park will see the Latin diva and the 'Hello' hitmaker close the ceremony that has performances by Bon Jovi, who will open the event, Elton John and the Rolling Stones, reported Contactmusic. They will be joined on the main Great Oak Stage by funk legend Nile Rodgers, fronting his seminal dance...
12:14:08 PM May 23, 2013

'Ramaiya Vasta Vaiya' Music Review: It's an average album

'Ramaiya Vasta Vaiya' Music Review: It's an average album Music Director: Sachin-Jigar Singers: Atif Aslam, Shreya Ghoshal, Mika Singh, Monali Thakur, Mohit Chauhan, Neha Kakkar Rating: 2.5 out of 5 The music album of director Prabhu Deva's 'Ramaiya Vasta Vaiya' has six tracks and composer duo Sachin-Jigar has given elements of love and fun their due importance. In short romantic songs are the highlights of the album. Atif Aslam and Shreya Ghoshal sing the first track 'Jeene laga hoon'...
10:23:28 AM May 22, 2013

Ray Manzarek, founding member of 'The Doors', dies at 74

Ray Manzarek, founding member of 'The Doors', dies at 74 Ray Manzarek, a founding member of the 1960s rock group The Doors whose versatile and often haunting keyboards complemented Jim Morrison's gloomy baritone and helped set the mood for some of rock's most enduring songs, has died. He was 74. Manzarek died Monday in Rosenheim, Germany, surrounded by his family, said publicist Heidi Robinson-Fitzgerald. She said the musician's manager, Tom Vitorino, confirmed Manzarek died after being stricken with bile duct...
01:44:53 PM May 21, 2013

Is Justin Bieber buying an engagement ring for Selena Gomez?

Is Justin Bieber buying an engagement ring for Selena Gomez? London: Teen pop sensation Justin Bieber is reportedly buying a diamond ring for his on-off girlfriend Selena Gomez. The 19-year-old singer asked a Beverly Hills jeweller Neil Lane to design a 650,000 pounds creation to be gifted to Gomez on her 21st birthday, reported Daily Star. Lane has supplied engagement rings to stars including Madonna and Britney Spears. "Justin is planning to go through final designs with Neil in the...
10:55:06 AM May 20, 2013

I can't stop the pregnancy rumours: Beyonce

I can't stop the pregnancy rumours: Beyonce Los Angeles: Pop star Beyonce Knowles has denied reports suggesting she is expecting second child with rapper husband Jay Z. The 31-year-old singer posted a note online on Instagram and insisted "low life people who have nothing better to do than talk about me." "I can't stop the rumours from starting, and I can't really change peoples minds who believe them, all I can do is sit back and laugh...
06:51:07 PM May 19, 2013

'Fukrey' Music Review: It's a young and vibrant album

'Fukrey' Music Review: It's a young and vibrant album Music Director: Ram Sampath Singers: Amjad Bagadwa, Ram Sampath, Yash Divecha, Vrashal Chavan, Mika Singh, Tarannum Malik Rating: 3 out of 5 The music album of director Mrighdeep Singh Lamba's 'Fukrey' has six tracks. Simple and sweet, the tracks are high on fun and entertainment quotient. Ithas its setbacks, but does not disappoint. In the film's title track, 'Fuk fuk fukrey', debutant singer Amjad Bagadwa's voice sounds a little offbeat...
01:56:37 PM May 19, 2013

Miley Cyrus collaborating with Justin Bieber?

Miley Cyrus collaborating with Justin Bieber? Los Angeles: Singer-actress Miley Cyrus and teen pop sensation Justin Bieber are reportedly collaborating on new music together. The 'Can't Be Tamed' singer was spotted leaving a Hollywood recording studio within minutes of Bieber, 19, and they are believed to be working on a collaboration, reported E! online. "There aren't that many recording booths at this studio, they must be doing something together. Justin and Miley left within minutes of...
12:48:07 PM May 19, 2013

Rapper Honey Singh booked for singing vulgar songs

Rapper Honey Singh booked for singing vulgar songs Chandigarh: With the Punjab and Haryana High Court coming down heavily on the lewd lyrics of songs sung by singer-rapper Honey Singh, the Punjab Police Friday booked him for singing vulgar songs in public. A case was registered against the singer under provisions of Section 294 (singing, reciting or uttering any obscene song, ballad or words, in or near any public place) of the Indian Penal Code in Punjab's Nawanshahr...
08:45:58 AM May 18, 2013

Jennifer Lopez: I'll probably get married again

Jennifer Lopez: I'll probably get married again London: Singer-actress Jennifer Lopez is open to walking down the aisle for a fourth time despite a string of failed marriages. Lopez's three unions have ended in divorce, but she admits her rocky romantic life has not put her off getting married again, reported Contactmusic. When asked if she would say 'I do' in the future, she said, "I don't know - probably. I like it. I like the idea...
12:29:06 PM May 16, 2013

Passenger thrown out of the plane for singing non-stop

Passenger thrown out of the plane for singing non-stop Washington: A passenger was booted off an American Airlines flight en route from Los Angeles to New York Monday when she would not stop singing Whitney Houston's hit 'I Will Always Love You'. The plane's pilot made an unscheduled stop in Kansas City about halfway through the six-hour flight after passengers and crew complained about the woman's incessant singing. American Airlines spokesman Joe McBride told local Kansas City KCTV that...
11:40:43 AM May 14, 2013

PSY addresses Harvard students, says 'Gangnam style was not normal'

PSY addresses Harvard students, says 'Gangnam style was not normal' Cambridge: South Korean rapper PSY was welcomed to Harvard University on Thursday night by hundreds of screaming and shouting students and fans, as the 'Gangnam Style' star participated in a conversation inside an ornate church dedicated to the memory of those who lost their lives in World War I. PSY began addressing students and faculty by noting that his presence at the Ivy League school "is so weird." He recalled...
12:14:52 PM May 13, 2013

'Yamla Pagla Deewana 2' Music Review: It's high on Punjabi flavour

'Yamla Pagla Deewana 2' Music Review: It's high on Punjabi flavour Music Directors: Sharib-Toshi Singers: Rahul Seth, Sanchita Bhattacharya, Sukhwinder Singh, Shankar Mahadevan, Mika Singh, Shreya Ghoshal, Sonu Nigam, Sunidhi Chauhan, Diljit Dosanjh, Sachinn Gupta, Dharmendra, and Suzzanne D'Mello Rating: 2.5 If the theme of director Sangeeth Sivan's forthcoming movie 'Yamla Pagla Deewana 2' has a strong Punjabi flavour, its soundtrack is high on the same too. Keeping in sync with the theme, composer duo Sharib-Toshi has embellished the five tracks...
10:00:33 AM May 13, 2013

Beyonce hires jet worth 18.5 mn pounds for world tour

Beyonce hires jet worth 18.5 mn pounds for world tour London: 'R&B' star Beyonce has reportedly hired Lord Sugar's private jet worth 18.5 million pounds that the singer will use to fly to her concerts. The 31-year-old 'Destiny's Child' hitmaker will use the jet to fly to her upcoming concerts in Europe and US on her four-month long 'Mrs Carter' tour, reported Sun Online. "As a canny businessman Sir Alan often makes his jet available for corporate hire. He spent...
06:44:27 PM May 11, 2013

Makeup artist says Michael Jackson was pushed to rehearse

Makeup artist says Michael Jackson was pushed to rehearse Los Angeles: Michael Jackson's longtime makeup artist testified Thursday that she overheard an executive for concert promoter AEG Live insist that the singer rehearse despite signs of Jackson's declining health. Karen Faye, who worked with Jackson for more than 27 years, told jurors she became increasingly concerned about Jackson's health and agreed with a fan's assessment that the singer might die if he was pushed too hard in preparations for...
03:53:42 PM May 10, 2013

1969 Jimi Hendrix telegram: Can Paul come to play?

1969 Jimi Hendrix telegram: Can Paul come to play? London: Miles and Jimi. Jimi and Miles. Fans of the late trumpet and guitar masters have long known that Miles Davis and Jimi Hendrix had been making plans to record together in the year before Hendrix's sudden death in 1970. But less attention has been paid to the bass player they were trying to recruit: Paul McCartney, who was busy with another band at the time. This tantalizing detail about...
03:27:55 PM May 10, 2013