en-gbhttp://www.absoluteradio.co.uk/vip/profile/gbpdem/news/loved/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=xml&utm_campaign=rss gbpdem's music news on the Absolute Radio website http://www.absoluteradio.co.uk/music/news/story/3087/Britney_Confirms_VMA_Performance__Mobile_Deal.html?pid=981308?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=xml&utm_campaign=rss Fri, 07 Sep 2007 01:33:55 +0100 gbpdem http://www.absoluteradio.co.uk/music/news/story/3087/Britney_Confirms_VMA_Performance__Mobile_Deal.html?pid=981308 Britney Spears has made good on weeks of speculation by confirming she will open the 2007 MTV Video Music Awards in Las Vegas on Sunday (Sept. 9) 2 0 http://www.absoluteradio.co.uk/music/news/story/3062/Metallica__Mayer_join_Young_s_annual_charity_show.html?pid=981308?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=xml&utm_campaign=rss Wed, 05 Sep 2007 04:22:42 +0100 gbpdem http://www.absoluteradio.co.uk/music/news/story/3062/Metallica__Mayer_join_Young_s_annual_charity_show.html?pid=981308 NEW YORK (Billboard) - John Mayer, Metallica, Tom Waits, and Pearl Jam frontman Eddie Vedder are among the artists who will join Neil Young for his 21st annual Bridge School Benefit concerts near San 5 0 http://www.absoluteradio.co.uk/music/news/story/3052/Country_star_Underwood_enjoys_fast_moving__quot_Ride_quot_.html?pid=981308?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=xml&utm_campaign=rss Tue, 04 Sep 2007 07:12:13 +0100 gbpdem http://www.absoluteradio.co.uk/music/news/story/3052/Country_star_Underwood_enjoys_fast_moving__quot_Ride_quot_.html?pid=981308 NASHVILLE (Billboard) - In a pale blue BCBG Max Azria designer dress and impressively high heels, Carrie Underwood is the picture-perfect hostess as she graciously chats with the throng of well-wisher 1 0 http://www.absoluteradio.co.uk/music/news/story/3053/Rock_stars_more_likely_to_die_prematurely.html?pid=981308?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=xml&utm_campaign=rss Tue, 04 Sep 2007 07:10:36 +0100 gbpdem http://www.absoluteradio.co.uk/music/news/story/3053/Rock_stars_more_likely_to_die_prematurely.html?pid=981308 LONDON (Reuters) - Rock stars -- notorious for their "crash and burn" lifestyles -- really are more likely than other people to die before reaching old age. 1 0 http://www.absoluteradio.co.uk/music/news/story/3040/Jive__New_Britney_Album_Due_Nov__13.html?pid=981308?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=xml&utm_campaign=rss Mon, 03 Sep 2007 07:16:07 +0100 gbpdem http://www.absoluteradio.co.uk/music/news/story/3040/Jive__New_Britney_Album_Due_Nov__13.html?pid=981308 With her new single, "Gimme More," having just hit the airwaves, Britney Spears' long-in-the-works comeback album is set for a Nov. 13 release via Jive. 3 1 http://www.absoluteradio.co.uk/music/news/story/3041/Bumbershoot__Vedder_Joins_Crowded_House__Shins_Do_Floyd.html?pid=981308?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=xml&utm_campaign=rss Mon, 03 Sep 2007 07:14:30 +0100 gbpdem http://www.absoluteradio.co.uk/music/news/story/3041/Bumbershoot__Vedder_Joins_Crowded_House__Shins_Do_Floyd.html?pid=981308 A surprise appearance by Pearl Jam's Eddie Vedder during Crowded House's set helped kick off the 2007 Bumbershoot festival yesterday (Sept. 1) at Seattle's Memorial Stadium. 22 1 http://www.absoluteradio.co.uk/music/news/story/3033/R_E_M__Reluctant_To_Pin_Down_New_Album_Direction.html?pid=981308?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=xml&utm_campaign=rss Sun, 02 Sep 2007 07:12:20 +0100 gbpdem http://www.absoluteradio.co.uk/music/news/story/3033/R_E_M__Reluctant_To_Pin_Down_New_Album_Direction.html?pid=981308 R.E.M. is "two-thirds to three-quarters of the way through" its next album, according to the group's Mike Mills, which means it's on target for a 2008 release, most likely some time in the spring. 6 0 http://www.absoluteradio.co.uk/music/news/story/3014/Johnny_Cash_DVD_corrals_superstar_guests.html?pid=981308?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=xml&utm_campaign=rss Fri, 31 Aug 2007 04:43:50 +0100 gbpdem http://www.absoluteradio.co.uk/music/news/story/3014/Johnny_Cash_DVD_corrals_superstar_guests.html?pid=981308 Rarely seen performances by Bob Dylan, Neil Diamond, Roy Orbison, Joni Mitchell and a slew of other superstar acts have been unearthed for "The Best of the Johnny Cash TV Show," a two-disc DVD set 6 0 http://www.absoluteradio.co.uk/music/news/story/3013/Bob_Marley_family_says_to_sue_Universal__Verizon.html?pid=981308?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=xml&utm_campaign=rss Fri, 31 Aug 2007 04:40:46 +0100 gbpdem http://www.absoluteradio.co.uk/music/news/story/3013/Bob_Marley_family_says_to_sue_Universal__Verizon.html?pid=981308 NEW YORK (Reuters) - The family of late reggae singer Bob Marley said on Thursday they will sue Universal Music Group and Verizon Wireless for using the iconic pop star's name, likeness and image 4 0 Bob Marley http://www.absoluteradio.co.uk/music/news/story/2999/Bruce_Hornsby_does_jazz.html?pid=981308?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=xml&utm_campaign=rss Thu, 30 Aug 2007 05:18:12 +0100 gbpdem http://www.absoluteradio.co.uk/music/news/story/2999/Bruce_Hornsby_does_jazz.html?pid=981308 NEWPORT, R.I. - Drummer Jack DeJohnette had some fun with his jazz musician friends by asking them to guess who's playing piano with him on a fast-paced version of John Coltrane's "Giant Steps." 4 1 http://www.absoluteradio.co.uk/music/news/story/2997/Singer_El_DeBarge_arrested_in_LA_County.html?pid=981308?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=xml&utm_campaign=rss Thu, 30 Aug 2007 05:08:07 +0100 gbpdem http://www.absoluteradio.co.uk/music/news/story/2997/Singer_El_DeBarge_arrested_in_LA_County.html?pid=981308 LOS ANGELES - R&B singer El DeBarge was arrested over the weekend for investigation of domestic violence, authorities said Wednesday. 2 1 http://www.absoluteradio.co.uk/music/news/story/2998/Latin_Grammys_favor_Guerra_and_Martin.html?pid=981308?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=xml&utm_campaign=rss Thu, 30 Aug 2007 05:06:31 +0100 gbpdem http://www.absoluteradio.co.uk/music/news/story/2998/Latin_Grammys_favor_Guerra_and_Martin.html?pid=981308 MIAMI (Billboard) - Juan Luis Guerra, a veteran star with a flair for innovation, led the nominees for the eighth annual Latin Grammy Awards, organizers said Wednesday. 2 0 http://www.absoluteradio.co.uk/music/news/story/2988/Morrissey_to_begin_U_S__tour_next_month.html?pid=981308?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=xml&utm_campaign=rss Wed, 29 Aug 2007 07:12:08 +0100 gbpdem http://www.absoluteradio.co.uk/music/news/story/2988/Morrissey_to_begin_U_S__tour_next_month.html?pid=981308 British pop star Morrissey will begin a six week U.S. tour in Las Vegas on September 21, an outing that includes multiple nights in San Francisco, Los Angeles and New York. 17 1 http://www.absoluteradio.co.uk/music/news/story/2981/Daft_Punk_Reveals_Live_Album_Track_List.html?pid=981308?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=xml&utm_campaign=rss Tue, 28 Aug 2007 07:20:48 +0100 gbpdem http://www.absoluteradio.co.uk/music/news/story/2981/Daft_Punk_Reveals_Live_Album_Track_List.html?pid=981308 Daft Punk's June 14, 2007, show in its Paris hometown forms the basis of "Daft Punk Alive 2007," due Nov. 20 via Capitol. 21 4 http://www.absoluteradio.co.uk/music/news/story/2980/Queenryche_Does_Floyd__U2__Police_On__Take_Cover_.html?pid=981308?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=xml&utm_campaign=rss Tue, 28 Aug 2007 07:13:38 +0100 gbpdem http://www.absoluteradio.co.uk/music/news/story/2980/Queenryche_Does_Floyd__U2__Police_On__Take_Cover_.html?pid=981308 Queensryche pays homage to some of its musical idols on "Take Cover," a covers album due Nov. 13 via Rhino. 21 4 http://www.absoluteradio.co.uk/music/news/story/2976/Digital_music_services_try_to_nibble_away_at_Apple.html?pid=981308?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=xml&utm_campaign=rss Mon, 27 Aug 2007 04:44:19 +0100 gbpdem http://www.absoluteradio.co.uk/music/news/story/2976/Digital_music_services_try_to_nibble_away_at_Apple.html?pid=981308 DENVER (Billboard) - Several digital music service providers have unveiled new forays designed to shine light on their struggling services in the shadow of Apple's still-dominant iTunes. 16 1 http://www.absoluteradio.co.uk/music/news/story/2975/Stones_leave_fans_hanging_after_marathon_world_tour.html?pid=981308?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=xml&utm_campaign=rss Mon, 27 Aug 2007 03:00:47 +0100 gbpdem http://www.absoluteradio.co.uk/music/news/story/2975/Stones_leave_fans_hanging_after_marathon_world_tour.html?pid=981308 LONDON (Reuters) - The Rolling Stones ended their two-year world tour in their home town of London on Sunday, leaving fans wondering if it would be their last ever show. 7 0 The Rolling Stones http://www.absoluteradio.co.uk/music/news/story/2974/Gloria_Estefan_debuts_songs_in_Key_West.html?pid=981308?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=xml&utm_campaign=rss Mon, 27 Aug 2007 02:57:27 +0100 gbpdem http://www.absoluteradio.co.uk/music/news/story/2974/Gloria_Estefan_debuts_songs_in_Key_West.html?pid=981308 KEY WEST, Fla. - Gloria Estefan brought tears to the eyes of older Cuban-Americans who gathered Saturday to hear the first live performance of songs from her new album, "90 Millas. 3 0 Gloria Estefan http://www.absoluteradio.co.uk/music/news/story/2973/Black_Eyed_Peas_leader__quot_nervous_quot__about_solo_debut.html?pid=981308?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=xml&utm_campaign=rss Sun, 26 Aug 2007 10:28:39 +0100 gbpdem http://www.absoluteradio.co.uk/music/news/story/2973/Black_Eyed_Peas_leader__quot_nervous_quot__about_solo_debut.html?pid=981308 NEW YORK (Billboard) - Black Eyed Peas leader will.i.am says he's "really excited and nervous at the same time" about becoming a solo artist with the September 25 release of "Songs About Girls." 4 0 The Black Eyed Peas http://www.absoluteradio.co.uk/music/news/story/2972/Paul_Anka_still_doing_it_his_way.html?pid=981308?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=xml&utm_campaign=rss Sun, 26 Aug 2007 10:26:05 +0100 gbpdem http://www.absoluteradio.co.uk/music/news/story/2972/Paul_Anka_still_doing_it_his_way.html?pid=981308 As a recording artist, songwriter or both, Paul Anka has appeared on the Billboard charts in every decade since the 1950s. 3 0 Paul Anka http://www.absoluteradio.co.uk/music/news/story/2963/Lori_McKenna_stays_true_on_major_debut.html?pid=981308?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=xml&utm_campaign=rss Fri, 24 Aug 2007 04:43:53 +0100 gbpdem http://www.absoluteradio.co.uk/music/news/story/2963/Lori_McKenna_stays_true_on_major_debut.html?pid=981308 Fans who've followed Lori McKenna since she was performing in small cafes, selling self-released CDs after a show, may have been a little nervous when the mainstream country establishment scooped her 5 1 mckenna http://www.absoluteradio.co.uk/music/news/story/2962/Jordin_Sparks_debuts_new_single.html?pid=981308?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=xml&utm_campaign=rss Fri, 24 Aug 2007 04:38:29 +0100 gbpdem http://www.absoluteradio.co.uk/music/news/story/2962/Jordin_Sparks_debuts_new_single.html?pid=981308 Given the multiplatinum, Grammy-winning successes of fellow "American Idol" winners Kelly Clarkson and Carrie Underwood, Jordin Sparks is feeling pressure to make her own mark on the music world. 4 1 http://www.absoluteradio.co.uk/music/news/story/2948/Ringo_Starr_Talks_Albums_and_Aging.html?pid=981308?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=xml&utm_campaign=rss Thu, 23 Aug 2007 05:20:43 +0100 gbpdem http://www.absoluteradio.co.uk/music/news/story/2948/Ringo_Starr_Talks_Albums_and_Aging.html?pid=981308 BEVERLY HILLS, Calif. -- Forget "When I'm 64." Ringo Starr has that age in his rearview mirror. But the 67-year-old ex-Beatle still has the musical drive and looks of a rock 'n' roller half his age 4 0 Ringo Starr http://www.absoluteradio.co.uk/music/news/story/2946/Concert_venue_rapped_over_smoking_Stones.html?pid=981308?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=xml&utm_campaign=rss Thu, 23 Aug 2007 03:31:00 +0100 gbpdem http://www.absoluteradio.co.uk/music/news/story/2946/Concert_venue_rapped_over_smoking_Stones.html?pid=981308 LONDON --The Rolling Stones are keeping the flame of rock rebellion burning. 19 3 The Rolling Stones http://www.absoluteradio.co.uk/music/news/story/2929/Midler_fells_200_Hawaii_trees____.html?pid=981308?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=xml&utm_campaign=rss Wed, 22 Aug 2007 05:27:31 +0100 gbpdem http://www.absoluteradio.co.uk/music/news/story/2929/Midler_fells_200_Hawaii_trees____.html?pid=981308 LIHUE, Hawaii - Bette Midler cut down more than 230 trees around one of her properties on the island of Kauai without a permit, and the state has recommended she be fined 2 0 Bette Midler