en-gbhttp://www.absoluteradio.co.uk/vip/profile/annelockhart_msn.com/news/loved/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=xml&utm_campaign=rss annelockhart_msn.com's music news on the Absolute Radio website http://www.absoluteradio.co.uk/music/news/story/9758/REM_reissue__quot_Murmur_quot_.html?pid=703739?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=xml&utm_campaign=rss Fri, 24 Oct 2008 05:25:18 +0100 annelockhart_msn.com http://www.absoluteradio.co.uk/music/news/story/9758/REM_reissue__quot_Murmur_quot_.html?pid=703739 REM are to re-release their debut album next month in a deluxe new package including a live disk of "Murmur" material. 3 0 REM http://www.absoluteradio.co.uk/music/news/story/9756/New_horror_for_Kooks.html?pid=703739?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=xml&utm_campaign=rss Thu, 23 Oct 2008 16:13:06 +0100 annelockhart_msn.com http://www.absoluteradio.co.uk/music/news/story/9756/New_horror_for_Kooks.html?pid=703739 Luke Pritchard is to star in a new horror film, according to reports. The Kooks' singer will take on an unknown role in the currently untitled movie, which he says is expected to be "f*cked up". 15 2 The Kooks http://www.absoluteradio.co.uk/music/news/story/9754/Take_That_MTV_.html?pid=703739?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=xml&utm_campaign=rss Thu, 23 Oct 2008 12:29:52 +0100 annelockhart_msn.com http://www.absoluteradio.co.uk/music/news/story/9754/Take_That_MTV_.html?pid=703739 Take That will appear at the MTV Europe Music Awards in Liverpool next month, it has been announced. 9 1 Take That http://www.absoluteradio.co.uk/music/news/story/9753/Rihanna_and_Timberlake_s_sexy_video_.html?pid=703739?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=xml&utm_campaign=rss Thu, 23 Oct 2008 12:25:41 +0100 annelockhart_msn.com http://www.absoluteradio.co.uk/music/news/story/9753/Rihanna_and_Timberlake_s_sexy_video_.html?pid=703739 Justin Timberlake and Rihanna are getting up close and personal on the set of their new video - saucy scenes show the pair frolicking on a car bonnet. 2 0 Justin Timberlake Rihanna http://www.absoluteradio.co.uk/music/news/story/9752/Beyonce_is__quot_Sasha_Fierce_quot_.html?pid=703739?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=xml&utm_campaign=rss Thu, 23 Oct 2008 12:20:14 +0100 annelockhart_msn.com http://www.absoluteradio.co.uk/music/news/story/9752/Beyonce_is__quot_Sasha_Fierce_quot_.html?pid=703739 Beyonce wants to be re-christened Sasha Fierce for the release of her new album, she has announced. 2 0 Beyonce Destiny's Child http://www.absoluteradio.co.uk/music/news/story/9751/Macca_s_head_found_.html?pid=703739?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=xml&utm_campaign=rss Thu, 23 Oct 2008 11:47:57 +0100 annelockhart_msn.com http://www.absoluteradio.co.uk/music/news/story/9751/Macca_s_head_found_.html?pid=703739 A waxwork imitation of Sir Paul McCartney's head has been found after being left on a train earlier this week. 4 0 The Beatles http://www.absoluteradio.co.uk/music/news/story/9736/Oasis__Stones_cover_.html?pid=703739?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=xml&utm_campaign=rss Wed, 22 Oct 2008 20:54:14 +0100 annelockhart_msn.com http://www.absoluteradio.co.uk/music/news/story/9736/Oasis__Stones_cover_.html?pid=703739 Oasis man Noel Gallagher has revealed that his band are planning to cover a Rolling Stones track at the BBC Electric Proms. 4 0 Oasis The Rolling Stones http://www.absoluteradio.co.uk/music/news/story/9735/Dancing_star_Hough_treated_for_stomach_pains_.html?pid=703739?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=xml&utm_campaign=rss Wed, 22 Oct 2008 20:52:21 +0100 annelockhart_msn.com http://www.absoluteradio.co.uk/music/news/story/9735/Dancing_star_Hough_treated_for_stomach_pains_.html?pid=703739 Country singer Julianne Hough has been taken to hospital after suffering abdominal pains backstage on US reality show Dancing With The Stars. 2 0 http://www.absoluteradio.co.uk/music/news/story/9734/Corr_sister_takes_to_London_stage_.html?pid=703739?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=xml&utm_campaign=rss Wed, 22 Oct 2008 20:48:20 +0100 annelockhart_msn.com http://www.absoluteradio.co.uk/music/news/story/9734/Corr_sister_takes_to_London_stage_.html?pid=703739 Singer Andrea Corr is to make her London stage debut at the Old Vic. Corr will star alongside Niamh Cusack in Brian Friel's Olivier award-winning play, Dancing at Lughnasa. Described as a "bittersweet reflection of rural Ireland in the '30s on the brink 2 0 The Corrs http://www.absoluteradio.co.uk/music/news/story/9732/Cowell_s_X_Factor_security_stepped_up_.html?pid=703739?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=xml&utm_campaign=rss Wed, 22 Oct 2008 14:51:38 +0100 annelockhart_msn.com http://www.absoluteradio.co.uk/music/news/story/9732/Cowell_s_X_Factor_security_stepped_up_.html?pid=703739 Music mogul Simon Cowell has had his security on reality TV show The X Factor stepped up after the programme came under fire from Islamist extremists. 4 0 http://www.absoluteradio.co.uk/music/news/story/9731/Brand_received_death_threat_after_MTV_Awards_.html?pid=703739?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=xml&utm_campaign=rss Wed, 22 Oct 2008 14:43:53 +0100 annelockhart_msn.com http://www.absoluteradio.co.uk/music/news/story/9731/Brand_received_death_threat_after_MTV_Awards_.html?pid=703739 Comedian Russell Brand received a death threat after ridiculing US president George W Bush at last month's MTV Video Music Awards. The comic came under fire from angry TV viewers after branding the president a "retard" during the Hollywood ceremony. 4 0 http://www.absoluteradio.co.uk/music/news/story/9720/Britney_s_birthday_bash_on_breakfast_TV_.html?pid=703739?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=xml&utm_campaign=rss Wed, 22 Oct 2008 10:25:38 +0100 annelockhart_msn.com http://www.absoluteradio.co.uk/music/news/story/9720/Britney_s_birthday_bash_on_breakfast_TV_.html?pid=703739 Britney Spears will celebrate her 27th birthday on TV - with a performance on US breakfast show Good Morning America. Spears has shot a teaser ad for the big show, which will take place in Bryant Park, New York on 2 December. 2 0 Britney Spears http://www.absoluteradio.co.uk/music/news/story/9718/McCulloch_takes_aim_at__spud_peelers__U2_.html?pid=703739?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=xml&utm_campaign=rss Wed, 22 Oct 2008 09:09:24 +0100 annelockhart_msn.com http://www.absoluteradio.co.uk/music/news/story/9718/McCulloch_takes_aim_at__spud_peelers__U2_.html?pid=703739 Outspoken Echo The Bunnymen leader Ian McCulloch has sparked a new rock feud with Irish supergroup U2 after calling them "spud peelers" who wanted to become part of the music industry's elite in a new magazine interview. 7 1 Echo and The Bunnymen U2 http://www.absoluteradio.co.uk/music/news/story/9713/Scissor_Sisters_drummer_leaves_.html?pid=703739?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=xml&utm_campaign=rss Wed, 22 Oct 2008 08:53:02 +0100 annelockhart_msn.com http://www.absoluteradio.co.uk/music/news/story/9713/Scissor_Sisters_drummer_leaves_.html?pid=703739 Scissor Sisters drummer Paddy Boom has left the New York band.A short statement posted to the group's website explained the departure. "We would like our fans and friends to know that we have amicably parted ways with the original Scissor drummer Paddy Bo 2 0 Scissor Sisters http://www.absoluteradio.co.uk/music/news/story/9712/Aerosmith_delay_album_.html?pid=703739?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=xml&utm_campaign=rss Wed, 22 Oct 2008 08:43:28 +0100 annelockhart_msn.com http://www.absoluteradio.co.uk/music/news/story/9712/Aerosmith_delay_album_.html?pid=703739 Aerosmith have taken a break from recording their new album, guitarist Brad Whitford has revealed. Studio sessions for the follow-up to 2004 effort "Honkin' On Bobo" began last month. But now Whitford says the band don't know when they'll be able to polis 4 0 Aerosmith http://www.absoluteradio.co.uk/music/news/story/9711/Lost__Paul_McCartney_s_head_.html?pid=703739?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=xml&utm_campaign=rss Wed, 22 Oct 2008 08:39:28 +0100 annelockhart_msn.com http://www.absoluteradio.co.uk/music/news/story/9711/Lost__Paul_McCartney_s_head_.html?pid=703739 The owner of a waxwork of Sir Paul McCartney's head has launched an appeal to find the missing model.Joby Carter intended to auction the head this Sunday, but left it in a bag on a train from London to Maidenhead that eventually terminated at Reading. 2 0 The Beatles http://www.absoluteradio.co.uk/music/news/story/9707/Cowell_denies_retirement_plans_.html?pid=703739?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=xml&utm_campaign=rss Tue, 21 Oct 2008 15:28:53 +0100 annelockhart_msn.com http://www.absoluteradio.co.uk/music/news/story/9707/Cowell_denies_retirement_plans_.html?pid=703739 Music mogul Simon Cowell has denied he plans to quit showbusiness next year when he reaches the age of 50. The American Idol judge previously stated that he plans to step out of the spotlight after he reaches the milestone birthday in October 2009. 6 1 http://www.absoluteradio.co.uk/music/news/story/9706/Eminem_not_touring_.html?pid=703739?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=xml&utm_campaign=rss Tue, 21 Oct 2008 15:23:28 +0100 annelockhart_msn.com http://www.absoluteradio.co.uk/music/news/story/9706/Eminem_not_touring_.html?pid=703739 Eminem has revealed that he doesn't envisage touring any time in the near future.The American rapper has claimed he is "not ready" to tour at the moment, despite the forthcoming release of new album "Relapse". 4 0 Eminem http://www.absoluteradio.co.uk/music/news/story/9705/LCD_man_goes_rock_.html?pid=703739?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=xml&utm_campaign=rss Tue, 21 Oct 2008 15:21:37 +0100 annelockhart_msn.com http://www.absoluteradio.co.uk/music/news/story/9705/LCD_man_goes_rock_.html?pid=703739 LCD Soundsystem's James Murphy has joined recording sessions for a new rock band. Speaking to BBC 6Music the New York disco chief described the band's sound as "classic rock", though he admitted they were yet to decide on a name. 2 0 LCD Soundsystem http://www.absoluteradio.co.uk/music/news/story/9700/Paltrow_is_offering_Madonna_support_.html?pid=703739?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=xml&utm_campaign=rss Tue, 21 Oct 2008 05:31:32 +0100 annelockhart_msn.com http://www.absoluteradio.co.uk/music/news/story/9700/Paltrow_is_offering_Madonna_support_.html?pid=703739 Gwyneth Paltrow is supporting her pop star friend Madonna through her divorce, the Hollywood actress has revealed. At the premiere of her new file Two Lovers, part of the BFI London Film Festival, the Oscar winner said: "She's a very good friend. I'm supp 2 0 Madonna http://www.absoluteradio.co.uk/music/news/story/9698/Metallica_tour_UK_.html?pid=703739?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=xml&utm_campaign=rss Mon, 20 Oct 2008 17:22:20 +0100 annelockhart_msn.com http://www.absoluteradio.co.uk/music/news/story/9698/Metallica_tour_UK_.html?pid=703739 Metallica will embark upon a tour of UK arenas next year. The shows come after the release of new album "Death Magnetic" last month. 5 1 Metallica http://www.absoluteradio.co.uk/music/news/story/9697/Pink_slams_Royals.html?pid=703739?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=xml&utm_campaign=rss Mon, 20 Oct 2008 17:19:53 +0100 annelockhart_msn.com http://www.absoluteradio.co.uk/music/news/story/9697/Pink_slams_Royals.html?pid=703739 Pink has attacked the British Royal Family after they ignored her anti-fur and anti-hunting letters. Five years ago the star turned down the chance to play Prince William's 21st birthday because of his documented passion for hunting. 5 0 Pink http://www.absoluteradio.co.uk/music/news/story/9696/Furtado_s_secret_wedding_.html?pid=703739?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=xml&utm_campaign=rss Mon, 20 Oct 2008 17:17:26 +0100 annelockhart_msn.com http://www.absoluteradio.co.uk/music/news/story/9696/Furtado_s_secret_wedding_.html?pid=703739 Nelly Furtado married her boyfriend in secret earlier this year, she has revealed.The "Promiscuous Girl" singer, 29, was wed to sound engineer Demacio Castellon on 19 July after meeting him when they worked together on 2006 album "Loose". 2 0 Nelly Furtado http://www.absoluteradio.co.uk/music/news/story/9695/Pink_seeks_therapist_s_help_for__alcoholism_.html?pid=703739?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=xml&utm_campaign=rss Mon, 20 Oct 2008 17:05:10 +0100 annelockhart_msn.com http://www.absoluteradio.co.uk/music/news/story/9695/Pink_seeks_therapist_s_help_for__alcoholism_.html?pid=703739 Pop star Pink checked into a health centre over the summer - because she feared she was an alcoholic. The So What hitmaker, who split from husband Carey Hart earlier this year, admits she finds it difficult to have fun without having a drink because she' 2 0 Pink http://www.absoluteradio.co.uk/music/news/story/9691/Alesha_album__talks_from_the_heart_.html?pid=703739?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=xml&utm_campaign=rss Mon, 20 Oct 2008 13:57:32 +0100 annelockhart_msn.com http://www.absoluteradio.co.uk/music/news/story/9691/Alesha_album__talks_from_the_heart_.html?pid=703739 Alesha Dixon has a new solo album out next month which should give an insight into her heartbreak. The former Mis-Teeq singer, who was cheated on by So Solid Crew's Harvey, said she speaks candidly on her album. 2 0