May 8th, 2008 by Hannah
Meat Loaf will never play live in any cold countries.
The rocker admits he hates chilly climates and was left stunned after his now-sacked management team told him they had booked him shows in Canada during February 2007.
The 60-year-old singer told Canada’s Globe and Mail newspaper: “I said, ‘Do not, under any circumstances, book me anywhere cold in the winter.’ And so they came back to me and said, ‘We’re going to book you in Canada in February.’ I said, ‘Well, why don’t we just play for penguins?’ ”
Meat Loaf – born Marvin Lee Aday – developed a bad sinus infection by the end of last year’s Canadian tour, leading him to describe his last performance in Ottawa as ‘atrocious’. He said of the concert: ‘I just wanted to bury my head in the sand… Or bury my head in the snow, I should say.”
May 6th, 2008 by Hannah
It looks like performing at the Grammy Awards earlier this year was all it required to inspire Tina Turner to get back to work. The Queen of R&B will start her first post-retirement tour in Kansas City in October.
Tina will make the official announcement for the tour this week on Oprah, but the show to air May 12 was recorded last week in Las Vegas. The show was shot in front of an audience of 4,000 so the news is not really a secret.
The now 68-year-old Tina Turner retired after her last tour in 2000. The Queen went out of top with the highest grossing tour of that year.
Tina originally made her name with former husband Ike in the Ike and Tina Turner Revue. They scored global hits with ‘Nutbush City Limits’ and a soul version of Credence Clearwater Revivals ‘Proud Mary’.
After suffering beatings from her husband, the couple divorced in 1978.
In 1984, Tina revived her career as a solo artist with the massive hit ‘Private Dancer’. She won Record of the Year for ‘What’s Love Got To Do With It’ at the Grammy Awards the following year.
The 80s placed Tina in the superstar category. The hits that flowed included ‘Let’s Stay Together’, ‘We Don’t Need Another Hero’, ‘Show Some Respect’, ‘Better Be Good To Me’ and ‘Steamy Windows’.
Tina recorded duets with David Bowie, Rod Stewart, Bryan Adams and Australia, Jimmy Barnes. With Barnes, she re-recorded her classic ‘The Best’ for a TV commercial for football.
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April 30th, 2008 by Hannah
If you thought that Richie Sambora’s recent DUI arrest was his biggest problem, think again. The Bon Jovi guitarist is now getting the fallen American Idol treatment as he is not doing gigs at condominiums. The rocker recently appeared at the Las Olas River House in Fort Lauderdale, Florida using his downtime between Bon Jovi gigs, as they are currently on tour, to play the gig. I guess there were no mall openings or ground breakings that day. Who would have thought that this iconic rock star would ever experience such a shameful day? Those fallen idols must be laughing so hard right now.
April 15th, 2008 by Hannah
Janet Jackson was spotted as she caught a departing flight out of LAX airport in Los Angeles which arrived in Japan’s Narita International Airport on Wednesday. When asked about what she loved in Japan, Janet responded with “I love Japan so much because it never bores me. I want to visit KiddyLand, sushi restaurants and clubs with my friends.” All these things she could do in LA. The 41-year old singer is on a 3-day tour to promote her latest album ‘Discipline’. This is Janet’s sixth number one album. She is now tied with Madonna in the US for most chart toppers for a female artist. Barbra Streisand still holds the record with 8.
April 12th, 2008 by Hannah
Prince is a music icon and a consummate performer. It’s quite understandable that he doesn’t come cheap. The purple majesty was recently added to the lineup of the Coachella Music Festival near the Palm Springs later this month and it’s been made clear how and why his addition came to be. A source says that “Prince was a late late addition to the line-up. The promoters added him to try and sell more tickets and make up for a less than stellar - in comparison to years past - roster of performers.” And it reportedly cost them. Another source says that “The exact amount Prince is getting paid for his Coachella performance is $4.8 million.”
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April 9th, 2008 by Hannah
Some people just don’t know when to quit. I guess the Backstreet Boys never heard of the saying “quit while your ahead” because the once golden boy band is still together. And if you’re one of the few people left who still want to see the now 4-strong group, you can catch them this summer as they’re slated to sing at the Minnesota State Fair. Tickets sell for a little bit less than $30. I say that’s still $30 too much. But at least their sure to sell more than Avril Lavigne. I mean, it’s the State Fair. Lots of people go to the fair as opposed to Avril’s concert.
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April 4th, 2008 by Hannah
Rumors became more rampant in January that the New Kids on the Block were considering a reunion. Now, the reports have been confirmed. The original boy band will be performing for the first time in years on April 4th on the Today show. Yeah, that’s this Friday. NKOTB now consists of 30-somethings, namely Jordan Knight, Jonathan Knight, Joey McIntyre, Danny Wood and Donnie Wahlberg. Coincidentally, 2008 marks that 20th anniversary since the release of their big hit ‘Hangin Tough’. A reunion tour might be in the works. I’m wondering if it will be as successful as the Spice Girls reunion. I’m not sure if anyone still cares though.
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March 31st, 2008 by Hannah
Rumors flew that Eddie Van Halen wasn’t feeling so well. This came after his band Van Halen cancelled a sold out North American tour and said he was “undergoing a battery of comprehensive medical tests.”
At the Nickelodeon Kids Choice Awards on Saturday, his son Wolfgang assured fans that he’s doing fine. He said, “Don’t listen to the rumors - he’s doing great - seriously!”
Eddie’s ex Valerie Bertinelli says he hasn’t entered rehab, although he has previously battled substance abuse and dealt with mouth cancer. Wolfgang says they are picking up the tour in mid-April and have added a show in Reno on April 17th.
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March 28th, 2008 by Hannah
Duran Duran kicked off their world tour on Wednesday in Auckland, New Zealand. And all I could say about it is – odd. Lead singer Simon Le Bon exclaimed to concertgoers that “Duran Duran, fucking up in style!” And he was right. Le Bon forgot the lyrics to the smash hit ‘Hungry like a Wolf’ and bassist John Taylor even stormed off the stage at one point when the group’s members wore matching satin suits and headsets to play a medley on keyboards and an electric drum set. After returning to the stage, Taylor said that he couldn’t dance to that.
March 28th, 2008 by Hannah
Androgynous rebel singer Sinead O’Connor has come out of her 1992 time capsule to play a show in Australia this week. Seriously, where has she been for the last decade or so? According to her website, Sinead actually retired from her singing career back in 2003 to pursue another career – advice giving. Obviously, her new choice of career didn’t take off as she’s back to singing. I’m sure the fans, the few that are left of them, are so glad that she’s back. I have a question though. What is she going to be singing to her fans when she doesn’t have new material? All of her old stuff are, well… old.
March 27th, 2008 by Hannah
In the world of showbiz you can only find a few artists who age with hotness. 80s pop star Rick Astley happens to be one of them. For those that don’t know about the guy, he’s the one who sings the gem of a classic ‘Never Gonna Give You Up’. If you still don’t know, you now have a chance to find out as he is reportedly going back on tour. Unfortunately for international fans, all his dates are for the UK only. Astley seems to be content with his past success as he has no plans to work on new material after the tour. He spoke to an English paper saying that the chances of him making a new record are slim explaining that he doesn’t have the energy for it.
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25 years after helping to change the direction of British music, Vince Clarke and Alison Moyet are back together as Yazoo.
The band are set to embark on a world tour taking in the UK, Europe and the USA.
After Vince found fame as founder member and main songwriter in Depeche Mode, the floppy-haired keyboard maestro responded to an advert placed in Melody Maker by fellow Basildonian Alison and they formed Yazoo. They quickly became one of the UK’s most respected musical duos, leaving their mark on the charts.
The follow up album, You and Me Both was released just as the band were splitting up, leaving fans desperate to hear the songs performed live. The song went on to reach No. 1 regardless.
This summer, Yazoo are reuniting for their first tour in almost 3 decades. The Reconnected Tour will see the duo playing rare material alongside their hits.
March 15th, 2008 by Hannah
It’s on. It’s not on. It’s on again. And guess what? Despite assurances that the show will go on, Van Halen has postponed all of their concerts through April 19th. Eddie Van Halen is reportedly still sick and is undergoing tests for an unspecified medical condition. According to organizers, the 53-year old rocker “is currently under doctors’ care” and will “continue medical tests to define a course of treatment”. Fans are being asked to keep their tickets which will be honored for when the shows get rescheduled. Why don’t they just say it plainly? The guy’s in rehab isn’t he?
March 10th, 2008 by Hannah
Contrary to previous reports, Van Halen’s current tour is on as, much like most of their members, it’s been brought back from the dead. The group initially canceled remaining tour dates and hotel reservations through April 19. The company behind the tour, Live Nation, says that Eddie Van Halen is undergoing a battery of medical tests to determine a defined diagnosis and recommended medical procedure. Let’s hope that it has nothing to do with any alcohol abuse. Eddie had a stint in rehab last year for alcohol-related issues. Now, they are saying that the canceled dates have been rescheduled starting April 24.
March 6th, 2008 by Hannah
It has been reported that the Van Halen tour has been canceled. Sources are saying that arrangements are still being made right now to cancel hotel stays for the tour which was set to continue on through April 19th. Sources are also saying that the reason for the tour’s cancellation is because Eddie is having “issues”. The last 3 shows had already been canceled. Of the shows that did go on, reports have come out that Eddie seemed out of it during performances and videos of recent performances even show his guitar playing being atrocious. They definitely have some issues alright.
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February 29th, 2008 by Hannah
Well, it’s done and over with. The Spice Girls have wrapped up their reunion tour and they’ve posted their farewell on their official blog. They say “Our time is up… we’ve come to the end of the road… there are tears of both sadness and joy. Look how far we’ve come!” They thank all the loyal fans who, ten years on, are still giving their full support to the girls. They end the post with a line from their song saying “We hate goodbyes but sadly the time has come to take our final bow so maybe our song says it best: ‘Goodbye my friend, it’s not the end… So glad we made it, time will never ever change it…’”
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February 28th, 2008 by Hannah
The New Kids are on the LA Block. Sources reveal that all five New Kids on the Block members are in Los Angeles this week to take new publicity shots for the reunion tour that they have yet to officially announce. So it looks like it’s really happening. Up until now, I’ve just chalked it up to mere rumors and speculation. But with them all together and getting pictures taken, it seems all the more real. But then again, I’m not putting any bets down until they get pictured in a studio or rehearsing some dance moves. I wonder if they’ll do their old songs if they tour.
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February 18th, 2008 by Hannah
The Police are to embark on a final leg of their reunion world tour with 30 more shows across North America, they have announced.
Sting, Andy Summers and Stewart Copeland are expected to have earned a total of $340 million when the tour finally concludes.
Nice bit of pocket money…
The new dates kick-off in Ottawa on May 1 and are scheduled to visit a number of cities in the USA that the band have yet to play.
This raft of concerts, which will feature Elvis Costello as support, is set to be the last of the tour, and perhaps the final of the band’s career.
February 15th, 2008 by Hannah
First it was Dolly Parton and now it’s Lenny Kravitz. According to his spokesperson, the rocker has been taken to the hospital for treatment as he is suffering from severe bronchitis. Lenny has been suffering from a series of severe respiratory tract infections as well as the flu since mid-January which evolved into bronchitis. Doctors apparently were not able to control his illness with outpatient treatment and has since been advised by professionals to check into a hospital. His estimated length of stay was not released. Lenny’s illness has forced him to postpone a European promo tour for his new album ‘It Is Time for a Love Revolution’.
February 12th, 2008 by Hannah
Quite frankly, I’ve wondered how she’s managed to walk upright for all these years. Finally, Dolly’s back gives out under the weight of those ginormous boobs!
She has postponed her 13-show tour that was set to start on February 28 due to an unspecified back problem. Her doctor recommended she take eight weeks off to recover.
Dolly said, “I know I’ve been breaking my neck and bending over backwards trying to get my new Backwoods Barbie CD and world tour together, but I didn’t mean to hurt myself doing it.”
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