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Madonna has revealed she and Justin Timberlake drank tequila and vodka after her New York show.

The ‘4 Minutes’ singer - who stunned crowds at the free Manhattan concert when she welcomed Justin on stage - revealed she was feeling slightly hung-over after partying on Wednesday night.

She said: “We had to celebrate. We decided we both work too hard and have to have fun. I had a shot of tequila. I may have had a lemon drop, too! We ‘tied one on’, as they say.”

The 49-year-old singer and her 27-year-old collaborator went to New York’s exclusive nightclub The Box where they danced and drank with friends including Josh Duhamel, fashion designer Alexander McQueen and R.E.M frontman Michael Stipe.

Madonna also revealed she thinks Justin is the perfect pop star, adding: “He’s ambitious but not in an offensive way. He’s incredibly responsible and he’s good at what he does and I think he has a long future in front of him. He understands the insanity of being a pop star.”

Meanwhile, mother-of-three Madonna said despite leaving her “brat” side behind her, she still likes displaying her “cheeky side” in her music. She told US TV show ‘Entertainment Tonight’: “I think I’m many things. I think I’m a lady, I think I’m a brat, I think I’m a nerd, I think I’m a pimp, I think I’m a mother, I think I’m a kid. I can’t be a brat forever! But that was fun, it was fun being a brat. I’ve still got my cheeky side.”

Category : Justin Timberlake, Madonna, Performance

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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.

Category : American Idol, Concert, Performance, Rocker

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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.”

Category : Coachella, Concert, Performance, Prince

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Whitney Houston stands to make over $2 million just to perform at a London charity event. Doesn’t that defeat the whole purpose of charity? Whitney has been booked by billionaire philanthropist John Caudwell to perform for one measly house at the Cauldwell Children Legends Ball at London’s Battersea Evolution arena on May 8, 2008. $2 million for 1 hour – they should’ve just donated the money to charity or at least make it a donation to the charity under the diva’s name. A source said “Mr. Caudwell thinks it is important to raise the profile of the Cauldwell Children charity and stars such as Whitney Houston are the sort of people he’s hoping to attract.” It just doesn’t make sense to me.

Category : Performance, Uncategorized, Whitney Houston

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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.

Category : Concert, Metal Band, News, Performance, Van Halen

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Good news for all you diva lovers. The rumors have been confirmed that the icon that is Cher has come out of retirement. The international diva has entered into a lucrative deal with Caesars Palace in Las Vegas. It has been announced that they have made a hundred million dollar plus deal with Cher for a series of over 200 shows which will run over the course of the next three years in their 4300 seat Colosseum. Celine Dion was the first to get a similar deal but now that she’s done, it’s only proper for another diva to follow her. Cher’s first show will be on May 6th.

Category : Cher, Concert, Divas, Performance

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The diva has really done it this time! Diana Ross actually pissed off a crowd of 40,000 at the 2008 Air Jamaica Jazz & Blues Festival on Saturday where the 63-year old was booed and heckled by Jamaicans in attendance at Montego Bay after organizers told them that “to honor Miss Ross’ wishes, she will not be shown on the monitors”. That piece of news was met with a whole lot of hissing. The audience in the stadium-sized arena was unable to see the diva onstage but she wouldn’t allow to put her performance on the big screen but she would not go on stage if any cameras were present. The booing continued for her whole hour-long set when the crowd beyond the first section couldn’t even see her.

Category : Concert, Diana Ross, Music Festival, Performance, jazz

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Beyoncé Knowles must be ecstatic, and probably just a little nervous, following reports of what must be a dream come true for many artists these days.

The Grammy awards are up and coming. Britney Spears is reportedly banned from the building after her ridiculed performance last year and it is doubtful whether Amy Winehouse will be allowed in the country, never mind the building.

But one performance I shall definitely be tuning in to see is the duet between Beyoncé and Tina Turner. The Crazy In Love star and music legend will join forces at the prestigious award ceremony on February 10. An insider said, “We don’t know what they’ll be singing yet, but it is sure to be an amazing performance.”

Beyoncé, 26, has never made a secret of her admiration for ‘Simply The Best’ singer Tina, and even performed her hit ‘Proud Mary’ during a tribute to the star in 2005.

Well it’ll be Proud Beyoncé after the performance I am sure. If I look a bit green that’s because I am…green with envy.

Category : Amy Winehouse, Beyonce, Duets, Grammy Awards, Performance, Song, Tina Turner

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While the full line up of performers has yet to be revealed, the organizers of Coachella has announce a couple dozen of the acts that will be performing at the West Coast edition of the music festival this April. The list includes the Raconteurs, The Verve, Jack Johnson, Kraftwerk, Portishead, Death Cab for Cutie, My Morning Jacket, Love and Rockets, Justice, M.I.A., The Breeders, Rilo Kiley, Sasha & Digweed, Café Tacuba, Fatboy Slim, Spritualized, Tegan and Sara, Madness, The National, Animal Collective, Mum, Pendulum, Sharon Jones, Stars, Battles, Aesop Rock, Midnight Juggernauts, Does It Offend You, Yeah?, Spank Rock, Minus the Bear, Dan le Sac vs Scroobius Pip, Diplo, Adam Freeland, Santogold, Vampire Weekend, Dan Deacon, Hot Chip, Cold War Kids, Stephen Malkmus, Gogol Bordello, Chromeo, Metric, Danny Tenaglia, Booka Shade, Murs, Cool Kids, Sia, Les Savy Fav, Holy Fuck, Black Kids, Black Mountain, Man Man, I’m from Barcelona, Kid Sister, The Horrors, Austin TV, Shout Out Louds, Luckyiam, Autolux, Modeselektor, The Bees, Professor Murder, Cut Copy, Busy P and VHS or Beta.

Category : Coachella, Concert, Music Artist, Music Bands, Music Festival, Performance

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U-God is a current and performing member of the Wu-Tang Clan. After that bit of info, anyone is going to be surprised that he is actually suing his own band’s music label saying that they owe him $170,000.

The papers were filed in the District Court in New York where Lamont ‘U-God’ Hawkins says that Wu Music under Universal Music owes him the money for a variety of his god-given hip hop services rendered which includes a tour, albums and a European record contract. The rapper has feuded with the clan before leaving the band in 2004 over a dispute with bandmate The RZA but he has since rejoined.

Category : Hip Hop, Music Bands, Performance, Rumor, Wu-Tang Clan

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If this piece of news is true, this is what I would call a train wreck waiting to happen. Paula Abdul is reportedly in talks to perform at the Super Bowl next month. How exactly was the connection made? The Super Bowl is being shown on Fox this year. Paula stars on Fox’s American Idol. She is doing a duet with fellow Idol judge Randy Jackson for his new CD and voila. Paula hasn’t released an album in over a decade. Fox cannot be stupid enough to let this happen! Why can’t she just remain the hardly understood judge on Idol?

Category : Album Release, American Idol, Duets, Music Artist, New LP, New Single, Paula Abdul, Performance, Selebs, Singers, Song, TV show

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It has just been a few weeks since she collapsed during a concert in Sweden but Liza Minnelli is set to resume working again. The legendary singer who has been plagued by the demon of addiction is set to start rehearsals again this week. Her first show back on stage is scheduled for January 12th in Providence, Rhode Island.

Liza’s lawyer commented about her return saying for the fans to not worry. We can only hope that all will be well. Just go in with little expectations or just expect her to pass out again. That way, you won’t be disappointed by what you get out of the show.

Category : Divas, Liza Minnelli, Music Legends, Performance

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As if the Brit awards of 2008 weren’t going to be eventful enough with the Osbournes hosting it. In fact with the whole family involved one way or another it is bound to be a colourful affair.

But to add to the frivolities Ozzy Osbourne is to fulfil a lifelong dream by performing with his hero Sir Paul McCartney. Aptly for Ozzy they will perform Paul’s classic Bond theme Live and Let Die.

Brit bosses are still thrashing out final details, but if it does come off then it will all be down to Ozzy’s wife Sharon. The X Factor judge has used her influence — and the couple’s gig as awards hosts — to set up the once in a lifetime opportunity for her hubby.

She said: “They go together really well. It will be amazing.”

Well I for one will be tuning in to the show on February 20th for a most memorable evening.

Category : Duets, Life, Live, Ozzy Osbourne, Paul McCartney, Performance, Rock

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Mariah Carey, Miley Cyrus – those are two names that you would expect to spread some Christmas cheer. But would you ever expect that of Sinead O’Connor?

The former pop star was spotted when she popped up at the Pogues annual holiday concert in Dublin, Ireland where she sang ‘Fairytale of New York’. Aah. Doesn’t it seem like just yesterday when she was on ‘Saturday Night Live’ ripping up pictures of the Pope? But that was 15 years ago. Now, Sinead Marie-Bernadette O’Connor is a separated mother of four who chooses to perform every so often. It looks like she still has a bald head though.

Category : Concert, Performance, Pop Music, Sinead O’Connor

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And to think I was actually worried for her when I first heard the news. Liza Minnelli passed out on stage during one of her concerts last week. And now, the Swedish media is reporting just what caused the shocker. And the cause really steals the thunder from her passing out.

The entertainer was said to be drunk and on painkillers when she passed out. It just goes to show that you can’t teach an old dog new tricks. Considering who her mother is and how she died, you would think that Liza knew better. But then again, it’s Liza Minnelli we’re talking about. Enough said.

Category : Concert, Entertainment, Live, Liza Minnelli, Music Artist, Performance

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The biggest tell all that you’re a diva is when your life is chosen to be turned into a musical. Ladies and gentlemen, I give you Tina Turner.

The musical ‘Simply the Best’ is currently aiming for a London debut with a stint on Broadway to follow. The show will feature Tina’s music and will really be about Tina in general. The musical is said to paint the late music legend Ike Turner in a very negative light. Well how else would you portray her ex-husband who beat hear and was a cokehead, like he’s the greatest person to ever walk the earth?

Category : Divas, Music, Music Artist, Music Legends, Musical, Performance, Review, Singers, Tina Turner

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When it comes to shirts, married singers and songwriters Ashford & Simpson need to learn that less doesn’t always mean more. The duo is responsible for writing classic songs like ‘Ain’t No Mountain High Enough’. A very high mountain is where their horrific outfits should be banned to is what really needs to be done.

The singing couple performed at a charity event in Atlanta last Saturday where 65-year old Nick Ashford, with his unfortunately purple plastic-wrapped wife Valerie Simpson, wore a woman’s belt and an inexcusable studded sheer tank top. I have almost no doubt that their outfits gave fans the blues.

Category : Life, Live, Music Artist, Music Legends, Performance, Singers, Song

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Liza Minnelli collapsed during a gig in Sweden this week. And according to reports, she has quickly been flown back to the US for treatment. The AP says that Liza was singing in a Christmas show in Goteborg when she collapsed just as she was walking offstage. A rep for the Swedish concert organizers said that “As she walked down the steps, she passed out. She was immediately taken to her hotel, where a doctor was waiting.”

The 61-year old crooner was then flown back to the US but not cause for the collapse was immediately given. Get well soon Liza!

Category : Concert, Divas, Liza Minnelli, Music Artist, Music Legends, Performance, Soul Music

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Well his Mum might be dreaming that her son will rejoin former band Take That as they climb to success with their reunion gig; but Robbie Williams is not welcomed by lead man Gary Barlow.

Only weeks after the band claimed the door was always open; Gary has now claimed there is “no place” for Robbie. Furthermore, Mark Owen can be quoted as saying, “We asked him when we reformed but he had commitments - he had to walk his dog that day.”

Ouch! Robbie is not having a good time at the moment. After splitting with the band in 1995, blaming his relationship with Barlow; he rose to stardom as a solo artist in his own right. But now it seems not only did the critics slash his latest album, Rudebox, he appears to have writers block.

Is this the end for our Rob?

Category : Concert, FOTO, Music Artist, Music Bands, Performance, Reunion, Robbie Williams, Rumor, Take That

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Cher, the diva whose face doesn’t seem to age, is sick. And here I thought that nothing will ever be able to infiltrate what could be reinforced steel already. All those botox shots should have already made her invincible, so why is she sick?

Cher has been hit with a mystery stomach illness. She is currently being treated by a specialist based in Europe for her tummy trouble. Due to her mystery illness, the singer has had to cancel appearances and work obligations.

Let’s just hope that it’s nothing too serious and she’ll be able to get back to work. Get well soon, Cher!

Category : Cher, Divas, Life, Music Artist, News, Performance, Singers

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