Featured Artist

Nitin Sawhney
New album London Undersound (POSITIVIDCD001)
Released Monday 13th October 2008 on POSITIV-ID

Everyday is full of representations - from politicians, the media and the power of rumour. From bizarre justifications for war to issues of race, nationality, religion and cultural identity, we are saturated constantly with information and second hand opinion.

On 7/7/2005 a bomb exploded on a London bus. A singer and friend of mine, Natty, was there. Two weeks later he was present at the shooting of a Brazillian man – Jean Charles De Menezes.

Last year we wrote a song together.

Natty, like myself, feels something indefinable has shifted.

London’s heartbeat has changed.

Within that heartbeat there lies a feeling, a collective consciousness, the uniting hum of disparate voices waiting to be heard …

A sound.

This is a collection of thoughts, ideas, feelings and catharsis in a city of immense diversity, imagination and beliefs. Featuring a whole range of artists, some less known, some celebrated, this music attempts to capture a zeitgeist and common humanity that pervades superficial divides. Featuring performances from Natty, Reena Bhardwaj, Ojos de Brujo, Anoushka Shankar, Rox, Tina Grace, Aruba Red, Imogen Heap, Faheem Mazhar and Paul McCartney with specially contributed artwork from Antony Gormley, this is an album of collaboration …. to capture the London I know.

Nitin Sawhney
June 2008

Nitin Sawhney has announced that he will be touring the UK in October and November, to promote the release of his forthcoming album, London Undersound (released Monday 13th October). Please note that all ticket prices may be subject to a booking fee.

Full tour dates as follows:

Fri 24th Oct LONDON special performance All details tba
Mon 27th Oct MANCHESTER, Academy £16.50 www.aeglive.co.uk
Tue 28th Oct BIRMINGHAM, Town Hall £17.50 www.artistticket.com
Wed 29th Oct BRISTOL, Anson Rooms £16.50 www.aeglive.co.uk
Sat 1st Nov SHEFFIELD, Leadmill £16.50 www.aeglive.co.uk
Mon 3rd Nov LEEDS, Stylus £16.50 www.aeglive.co.uk
Wed 5th Nov CAMBRIDGE, The Junction £16.50 www.artistticket.com
Thu 6th Nov BRIGHTON, The Corn Exchange £16.50 www.artistticket.com
Fri 7th Nov OXFORD, Academy £16.50 www.aeglive.co.uk

The live band line-up will be as follows : Nitin Sawhney - keys and guitar / Aref Durvesh – tabla / Ashwin Srinivasan - flute and vocals / Ian Burdge – cello / Martyn Kaine – drums / Tina Grace – vocals / Luci Joules - vocals

www.cookingvinyl.com / www.nitinsawhney.com / www.myspace.com/nitinsawhney

Katy Perry drinking problem

Katy Perry has revealed she had a drinking problem.

The 'I Kissed a Girl’ singer – who is dating Gym Class Heroes star Travis McCoy - admits she turned to alcohol while waiting for her big musical break.

She told Blender magazine: 'It was really difficult, drinking became a problem. It got out of control until I said, 'OK - back to work.’ I know I'm speaking for someone, even if it is someone silly.'

Katy, 23, recently revealed she finds it difficult to attend high profile events without a drink in her hand.

After being named the host of the upcoming MTV Europe Music Awards, she said: 'I was so excited when I heard that I was nominated for two awards, but when I was asked to host the show I wet myself, Fergie-style!

"Do they know what they are getting into? I just hope that I don't spill my cocktail!'

The MTV Europe Music Awards take place in Liverpool, UK, on November 6.

Video Games Live returns

Video Games Live, the biggest live performance in video games, is back with its 2008 show. Following last year’s smash hit sell-out, the London Games Festival is delighted to announce that there will be two performances at the Royal Festival Hall on 24th October at 4pm and 8pm. The event will launch this year’s festival celebrating all the excitement and variety of the gaming industry.

Video Games Live is the sensational multi-media concert celebrating the most memorable hits from the world’s best-loved video games, which has performed to sold-out audiences of over 250,000 people from around the globe. From Pong, Mario and Sonic, to Halo, Warcraft, Zelda, Kingdom Hearts and Final Fantasy, Video Games Live combines cutting edge visuals and interactive technology with gaming’s greatest music, performed live by co-creators Tommy Tallarico and Jack Wall, with the prestigious English Chamber Orchestra.

Exclusive video footage and music arrangements, spectacular lighting and special effects, guest soloists, live action and unique interactive segments, combine to create an explosive one-of-a-kind entertainment experience not to be missed.

Special events surrounding the show commence at 2.30pm, including pre- and post-show activities, featuring the return of last year’s hugely popular costume contest, with exclusive prizes for the best outfit, and meet-and-greets with Tommy Tallarico, Jack Wall, and composers of some of the music played on the night.

Tickets can be bought from the Royal Festival Hall box office on 0871 663 2500, or www.southbankcentre.co.uk

Check out www.londongamesfestival.com for the latest news and information about all of the events taking place this year.

Bryan Adams DVD and UK tour

Bryan Adams has revealed plans to release his album 11 as an exclusive Deluxe edition accompanied by a brand new film on DVD on November 10th.

The 56-minute film features Bryan and his band in rehearsals performing the 11 album in its entirety earlier this year.

The audio CD also includes three new tracks – The Way Of The World, Saved and Miss America – as well as a new BA mix of She’s Got A Way plus a remix of the same track by Chicane.

Ahead of the release of the Deluxe edition, Bryan is heading out on a UK tour.

The full list of dates is:

Oct 25 Nottingham Arena
Oct 27 Glasgow SECC
Oct 28 Liverpool Arena
Oct 29 Sheffield Arena
Oct 30 Manchester MEN
Nov 01 Newcastle Arena
Nov 02 Birmingham NEC
Nov 03 Cardiff Arena
Nov 05 London O2

Hot Chip to headline Moshi Moshi records birthday

Moshi Moshi Records are celebrating the end of a glorious decade of musical japery by calling one and all to a party on Saturday October 18th at London's most exciting new music venue, matter.

Secret headliners Kate Nash and Hot Chip join a line-up featuring Florence and the Machine, Tilly and the Wall, The Mae She and Slow Club, amongst others.

Moshi Moshi has slowly evolved into a label renowned worldwide for embracing new and exciting music. They were among the first to work with bands as varied as Bloc Party, Kathryn Williams and Metronomy.

This is Not London is a series of club nights at matter whereby a seminal artist or label curates an entire night, gathering together their own crew of friends and peers to create a window into their distinctive and inimitable universe for one time only. Previous curators have included Simian Mobile Disco and Southern Fried Records, and are due to include James Murphy of LCD Soundsystem and Justice before the end of October.

October 18th, 2008
Moshi Moshi Records 10th Birthday featuring:

Hot Chip (live)
Florence and the Machine (live)
Kate Nash (live) + Tilly and the Wall (live)
James Yuill (live)
Slow Club (liMoshi Moshi recordsve)
The Mae Shi (live)
The Wave Pictures (live)
Greco-Roman Soundsystem with Ross Allen
Joe Hot Chip and Drums of Death (live)

(special ticket price £18.50 adv with £1 of each sale going to Shelter http://www.shelter.org.uk/)

To book tickets go to: www.thisisnotlondon.co.uk or www.ticketweb.com

Mark Wahlberg to marry Rhea Durham next year

Mark Wahlberg will marry his long-term girlfriend Rhea Durham next August.

The 37-year-old heartthrob – who has three children, four-year-old Ella, two-year-old Michael and one-month-old Brendan Joseph, with Rhea – confirmed the pair will tie the knot in an intimate ceremony next summer.

Mark - who was in Los Angeles last night (13.10.08) at the premiere of his new movie 'Max Payne’ - said: 'We're talking about getting married in August. It's a good month."

Earlier this year, Mark hinted he was finally ready to tie the knot by referring to Rhea as his "future wife" while talking about his birthday celebrations on June 5.

He said: "I had a beautiful day with my kids and my future wife. We went to brunch."
Mark also revealed recently daughter Ella was 'extremely disappointed' when she found she would soon have a baby brother, adding: 'Ella already had all these plans of dressing a little sister up in clothes. But I told her, 'Honey, that means you'll be more spoiled than the boys.' She goes, 'Oh, daddy, I didn't think of that!' "

Mel C gets Victoria Beckham to plan wedding

Mel C has asked her former Spice Girls bandmate Victoria Beckham to plan her wedding.

Pregnant Mel announced her engagement to boyfriend of six years, Thomas Starr last month and the couple are set to wed in July 2009.

A source told Britain’s Daily Star newspaper: 'Mel and Victoria have become very close since the Spice Girls reunited last year. And she knows that Victoria has the contacts and the ideas to make her big day extra special.'

Victoria, 34, has a good track record with high-profile weddings. She previously offered her advice to actress Katie Holmes, who married Tom Cruise in 2006, and Girls Aloud star Cheryl Cole who wed soccer player Ashley Cole the same year.

Victoria has already made inquiries at St Peter’s church, near Liverpool, where Mel – full name Melanie Chisholme – comes from.

She is also said to have asked her fashion designer friend Roberto Cavalli to design the wedding gown.

Mel’s other former bandmates – Emma Bunton, Mel B and Geri Halliwell – are also keen to get involved with the wedding.

The source added: 'They’re all keen to offer advice and assistance. But Mel doesn’t feel close enough to the band to ask them to be bridesmaids or maids of honour.

'So she and Victoria have decided all the girls should be invited as guests, rather than giving them special roles.'

Mel is expected to give birth in March.

Pink proposed Carey Hart because he was "incredible" in bed

Pink proposed to Carey Hart because he was "incredible" in bed.

The 'So What' singer - who memorably held up a sign saying 'Will You Marry Me?' as motocross rider Carey completed a race in 2005 - says it was her estranged husband's sexual prowess which convinced her she wanted to tie the knot.

She said: "The energy between me and Carey is palpable. It will always be that way. It's like two alphas in a room who just want to rip each other's clothes off. He is incredible in the bedroom too. I think that's why I proposed!"

Pink also revealed why she decided to cast Carey in the music video for her new single 'So What', in which she blasts the institute of marriage.

She added to Look magazine: "'So What' is a send-up. I told him he wasn't going to like it, but he just laughed because he knows me and loves me. And I love him. We are friends whether we are married or not. Our relationship wasn't conventional."

Eminem and Dre return for 50 Cent

50 Cent has become the bridge to the new Eminem activity with the superstar rapper appearing on his new album.

'Before I Self Destruct’ is the 4th album from 50 Cent and features songs produced by Dre and Eminem with Eminem also guesting on the album.

The new album also acts as the soundtrack to a new 50 Cent movie with Fiddy making his directorial debut.

The 90-minute movie was written, directed and stars 50 Cent. It is a coming of age story of an inner city youth raised by a hardworking mother. When he fails to become a basketball star, he finds himself working in a supermarket. His mother is gunned down and Clarence (played by Fiddy) moves into a life of crime.

"My film captures the harsh realities that reflect so many communities today. There will be some who will greatly identify with the characters and the situations presented and then there will be others who may be shocked at the struggles that go on in the inner city," states 50 Cent. "I made the film for both groups."

The movie and album will be released in December.

George Michael to play in Middle East

George Michael is to perform in the Middle East – after recently announcing he had played his final live show.

The 'Careless Whisper’ singer was said to be retiring from performances following the end of his world tour at the end of August, but now he is reportedly set to land £1 million for playing an exclusive concert at Abu Dhabi’s lavish Emirates Palace venue, where tickets are expected to go on sale for around £200.

As well as the massive pay cheque, George, 45, will stay in a luxury suite, which boasts gold leaf and marble decoration, a 61-inch plasma screen television, Swarovski crystal chandeliers and 24-hour butler service.

George performed two concerts in London at the end of August, which were part of his ’25 Live’ tour and billed as 'the Final Two'.

However, he then went on to perform in Copenhagen, Denmark, a few days later, in a show advertised as the 'Final One’. The date for the Abu Dhabi concert has not yet been revealed.

Beastie Boys Get Out and Vote tour

The Beastie Boys are set to encourage U.S. fans to "get out and vote" on 4 November by organising the 'Get Out and Vote tour'. The plucky rappers head out on a short tour with support acts including Sheryl Crow, Jack Johnson and Tenacious D. The gigs are purely urging fans to make the effort to vote in the upcoming Presidential election. In a statement released on Friday they said "This election is too important to stay at home. 'We hope that you can come out, have a nice night, dance, sing, get your freak on, and then wake up the next morning and get everyone that you possibly can to get out and vote." But they're not holding back about who they'll be voting for: "We are very excited about Barack Obama. Hope you all feel the same."

Green Day working with Butch Vig

Green Day's follow up to 2004's 'American Idiot' is being produced by 'Nevermind' knob twister Butch Vig.

Ex-Garbage singer Shirley Manson told US chat show Last Call With Carson Daly that the former Nirvana and Smashing Pumpkins producer Butch Vig was unable to work on her new album as he was busy working with the California rock stars.

She said: "I don't know, to be honest. We're sort of doing our different things. I'm doing the TV show (Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles), Butch is producing Green Day, so he's busy, so we'll see."

The eighth studio album from Green Day was rumoured for a release sometime this year, however only a side-project by the name of Foxboro Hot Tubs - which features all three Green Day members - released a debut record.

It is as yet unclear what role long-time producer Rob Cavallo will have on the new record.

Red Bull Bedroom Jam

After the brilliant performance last time by the boys from Bognor, next up on Red Bull Bedroom Jam are DissolvedIn.

Formed in 2006, this exciting Reading based quartet create a pop/punk sound with an unique hint of electro. They put on up-beat and energetic live shows with great confidence. Together the band have had press coverage in national and international rock magazines, and wide label interest including major label showcases. They have already performed live shows with bands such as Fightstar, Saosin, Attack Attack!, The Computers, Killerpilze, We Are The Ocean and Tonight is Goodbye.

DissolvedIn released their Debut EP 'Proudly Dressed' in April 2008, which includes songs such as 'Egocentric'. The band is currently touring through the UK, just remember you heard them live on-line at Red Bull Bedroom Jam!

Check them out 7pm Thursday 16th October 2008 www.redbullbedroomjam.com

What is Red Bull Bedroom Jam?

Red Bull Bedroom Jam aims to give wiiings to new musical talent, of any genre, aged 19 years or younger. Every week the Red Bull Bedroom Jam panel of experts choose one band to be the focus of a LIVE webcast. Then, with the help of local young promoters, Red Bull produced marketing materials are distributed around the local area in order to raise awareness ready for show time!

How do artists or viewers get involved?

Artists and musicians can register and upload a music video or live performance at: www.redbullbedroomjam.com. Once moderated, the content appears in the 'Watch and Rate' section of the website. Bands can then ask their mates and fans to watch the content and rate it. There is no registration process to rate tracks but there is an optional newsletter sign up so viewers can be alerted when bands are selected for LIVE performances.

To buy gig tickets click here.

Pussycat Dolls ‘Doll Domination’ tour

The Pussycat Dolls are set to send temperatures soaring this winter when they bring their 'Doll Domination’ tour to the UK.

The world’s biggest girl band will bring their chart-breaking hits and super-hot dance moves to the UK for a live pop extravaganza.

Nicole Scherzinger, Melody Thornton, Jessica Sutta, Kimberley Wyatt and Ashley Roberts will be performing tracks from their recently released album 'Doll Domination’ which debuted in the top five in the UK and US last month. They will also be performing hits from their debut 7 million selling 'PCD’ album. The Dolls will release their next single 'I Hate This Part’ on Dec 1st.

They will be joined by R&B superstar Ne-Yo who will be the special guest on the dates highlighted below.

The Doll Domination tour kicks off it’s UK leg on January 18th at the AECC in Aberdeen before winding down on February 6th at the Liverpool Arena.

The full dates are as follows:

January 18 Aberdeen AECC
January 19 Glasgow SECC WITH NE-YO
January 21 Newcastle Newcastle Arena WITH NE-YO
January 22 Birmingham NIA WITH NE-YO
January 24 Nottingham Nottingham Arena WITH NE-YO
January 25 Bournemouth BIC
January 27 London O2 Arena WITH NE-YO
January 29 Manchester MEN Arena WITH NE-YO
January 30 Cardiff Cardiff Arena WITH NE-YO
February 05 Sheffield Sheffield Arena
February 06 Liverpool Liverpool Arena

Tickets are now on sale below.

To buy gig tickets click here.

Pigeon Detectives play free London gig

The Pigeon Detectives celebrate the release of their new single, 'Say It Like You Mean It’, with a free show and signing session at FOPP’s Earlham Street store in London’s Covent Garden on Tuesday 21st October.

Showtime starts at 6.00 pm after which the band will remain in the store to meet fans and sign copies of the new single which is released on Monday 20th October through Dance To The Radio.

'Say It Like You Mean It’ features on The Pigeon Detectives’ UK album chart, top five selling second album, 'Emergency’, which was released in May this year.

Paul Van Dyk joins Dance4Life

The first ever Dance4Life album has been released around the world. The profits are going to the Dance4Life schools projects in 20 countries, which empower young people to take action themselves in pushing back HIV and AIDS. 19 of the world’s most popular DJs and artists have come together to create an album and support these young people. By buying the cd or downloading the tracks, you can do the same.

'This CD is a perfect example of how Dance4Life raises funds in a new way by selling great music. My freedom mix of the Dance4Life track features Desmond Tutu and will help raise funds and awareness, buy it and support Dance4Life' says Tiësto.

Dance4Life and the dance revolution:
Enthusiasm. Inspiration. Action. These are the positive attributes that make Dance4Life an innovative approach to stop HIV and AIDS worldwide. Reaching almost 500,000 young people aged 13 to 19 in 20 countries since its start in 2004, Dance4Life gives youth the opportunity to break the boundaries of ethnicity, language and nationality to form a movement for and by young people. A movement that can and will push back HIV and AIDS.

DJs and artists:
Some of the world’s greatest DJs and artists have donated exclusive never-before released tracks and remixes for this album. Many of them are Dance4Life Ambassadors who will be performing at the Dance4Life Event on 29th November 2008. These tracks have been inspired by Dance4Life, and the Tiësto remix even features Desmond Tutu!

Dance4Life Music:
The album 'Dance4Life’ is available on Itunes, bol.com, trackitdown.net online and in the shops in the Netherlands and Belgium and is available for download worldwide. Beyourself Music supports Dance4Life with the production, distribution and promotion of the album. Dance4Life will release more music products under the name Music4Life in the future in order to generate funds and make people dance4life.

Tracklist 'Dance4Life’:

1. ATB presents Taylor & Gallahan 'Resistance'
2. Tiësto feat. Maxi Jazz 'Dance4Life' (Freedom Mix)
3. Don Diablo & Grand Jackson 'Streets Of Fire'
4. Judge Jules 'Electronic Snare'
5. Jon O'Bir 'Ways and Means' (Paul van Dyk Remix)
6. George Acosta 'Dance4Revolution'
7. Darude feat. Blake Lewis 'Selfless'
8. JES 'Lost In The Sound'
9. Joop 'Life is a Dance'
10. Mark Norman 'Nibiru'
11. Jesse Voorn feat. Zoë Xenia 'See Me'
12. Filo & Peri feat. Eric Lumiere 'We Are'
13. Benjamin Bates 'On My Feet'
14. Jonas Steur 'Vivendi'
15. Sied van Riel 'E=M Sied Square'
16. Progression 'Pinch'
17. Leon Bolier '17'
18. Turtle Man feat. Drop 'Love Me The Way I Am' (bonus track)
19. Jenerik Soulz 'Room Service' (bonus track)

Listen to the album online here. www.trackitdown.net/dance4life

Nick Harper Peru Rocks dates for LHS

Acoustic singer, songwriter/guitarist Nick Harper who last week performed at the Royal Albert Hall, today (October 7) flies out to Peru in support of the Love Hope Strength Foundation cancer charity.

He, together with a team of musicians including Mike Peters (The Alarm), Slim Jim Phantom (Stray Cats), Cy Curnin and Jamie West-Oram (The Fixx) and members of Texas band Fastball, will embark on Peru Rocks: a 10-day mission to Machu Picchu – 'The Lost City of the Incas’ - followed by a concert celebration in Lima.

Each participant will raise funds to donate to the Love Hope Strength Foundation (LHS). LHS will use these funds to purchase much needed cancer screening and treatment equipment for ALINEN. ALINEN is the Supporting System for the National Neoplastic Hospital (INEN) in Peru. This equipment will go a long way in saving the lives of thousands of people battling cancer in the region.

The event will once again be filmed by Alex Coletti, award winning
producer/director whose past credits include the music series MTV Unplugged, 5 MTV Video Music Award shows and the LHS documentary Everest Rocks which premiered on September 7 2008.

Follow the journey at
www.perurocks.org
with daily journal reports and photographs direct from Peru.

Key Peru Rocks dates:

Thursday October 9
First acoustic performance in Cusco

Friday October 10 10
Start of trek
Cusco - Wayllabamba 7.5 miles

Tuesday October 14

Acoustic celebration

Wednesday October 15
Finale tribute concert at Discoteca Gotica de Larcomar, Lima

Pink not a 'permanent' lesbian

Pink would never be a 'permanent' lesbian, but admits 'experimenting' with women. The 'So What’ singer – who split from her husband Carey Hart earlier this year - has had flings with women in the past, but would never completely give up men. She said: 'I'm not gay so I guess I would not try a relationship with a woman. I didn't say I haven't experimented but I love men too much to make it a permanent thing.' Pink, 29, recently confessed she hates going on dates because she finds them too pressurised. She said: 'I meet boys all over the place. It's just that I don't ever go on dates. I have never been on a date. I don't believe in that, it has to be organic. A barbecue, a show or whatever. I have never met anybody in a bar.' However, Pink also revealed she has a number of friends who are attempting to persuade her to start dating. She added: "Lately I have been hearing from a lot of people, like married couples, who have met in a bar. I'm always amazed. So maybe that is where I am going wrong."

Vanessa Paradis 'intimidated' by the red carpet

Vanessa Paradis is 'intimidated' by the red carpet. The French singer says she and partner Johnny Depp deliberately shun the showbiz lifestyle and she feels uncomfortable when forced to attend glamorous events or socialise with other celebrities. She admitted: 'The red carpet is not something I really know how to work. It intimidates me. I feel very tiny. 'I don’t have famous neighbours and if I did, I’d avoid them. I don’t live the jet-set. 'I’m really lucky. I do stay in wonderful houses, hotels and that’s amazing but we’re not very sociable at all. We don’t go to parties or premieres.' Vanessa, 35 – who has been dating the 'Pirates of the Caribbean’ star for 10 years – also revealed she isn’t sure she could treat another man as well as she treats Johnny. She added to Elle magazine: 'Maybe I'm a good girlfriend because I'm his girlfriend. I'm not sure I'd be a good girlfriend to anyone else.' Vanessa and Johnny, 44, have two children. Nine-year-old Lily Rose and Jack, six.

Less Than Jake November dates

Less Than Jake are on tour in the Uk this November in support of their awesome new album GNV FLA. We can set-up a few interviews with the band if you are interested in getting someone down to have a chat with them. The band are super busy and as such I can only offer a few opportunities out, so please get your request in as soon as possible. Dates as follows, support from: Sun 2nd NORWICH, UEA BO: 01603 508 050 Mon 3rd NORTHAMPTON, Roadmender BO: 01604 602 787 Tue 4th SWANSEA, Brangwyn Hall BO: 01792 654 226 Wed 5th EXETER, Great Hall BO: 01392 263 518 Thu 6th BRISTOL, Academy BO: 0844 477 2000 Sat 8th NOTTINGHAM, Rock City BO: 08713 100 000 Sun 9th BIRMINGHAM, Academy BO: 0844 477 2000 Mon 10th SOUTHAMPTON, Guildhall BO: 023 8063 2601 Tue 11th OXFORD, Academy BO: 0844 477 2000 Wed 12th LONDON, Astoria BO: 0870 060 3777 Sat 15th LEEDS, Academy BO: 0844 477 2000 Sun 16th MANCHESTER, Academy BO: 0161 832 1111 Mon 17th NEWCASTLE, Northumbia Uni BO: 0191 263 5000 Tue 18th ABERDEEN, Moshulu BO: 01224 642 662 Wed 19th GLASGOW, ABC1 BO: 0870 4000 818

Ronnie Wood on spending spree

Ronnie Wood is reportedly spending £10,000 a week, sparking rumours he is deliberately blowing his fortune. Ronnie’s estranged wife Jo reportedly fears the rocker is spending his money 'to spite her', after both she and Ronnie met separately with divorce lawyers last week. The Rolling Stones guitarist – who recently left rehab – has been splashing out on parties for his friends, antiques and his 20-year-old girlfriend Ekaterina Ivanova - whom is blamed for the split between Ronnie and Jo after he ran away with her to Ireland on a drinking binge in July. A friend of Jo’s told Britain’s The Sun newspaper: 'She is at the end of her tether with Ronnie, worried that soon he will have nothing left. And she believes he is spending this money to spite her. 'Life is difficult enough without Ronnie putting pressure on their finances. He is like an infatuated teenager doing everything he can to impress his girlfriend.' Although Ronnie, 61, is estimated to be worth £40 million, his income depends on touring with the Rolling Stones, as he is paid a wage as a touring session musician, rather than receiving royalties for album sales. The source added: 'Ronnie relies heavily on the Stones to be on tour to earn his cash but they are off duty just now and things are tight.' Ronnie’s recent antics could also have thrown plans for a reunion tour with his former band the Faces into jeopardy, by insisting Ekaterina tours with them. Faces frontman Rod Stewart recently told a US crowd: 'Ronnie’s having a little trouble with the drink these days, bless his cotton socks.' The reunion was scheduled to take place in 2009. A source said: 'Ronnie seems head over heels with this young girl. He’s told the Faces boys she’s coming with him. But they’re not happy. They want Ronnie to dedicate 100 per cent. He already has trouble with alcohol. He doesn’t need the added distraction of a girlfriend.'

Grace Jones wants Amy Winehouse collaboration

Grace Jones wants to record a song with Amy Winehouse. The singer – who was honoured with the Q Icon prize at yesterday’s Q Awards (06.10.08) – believes she and Amy are kindred spirits who would work well together. Grace, who is famous for her volatile outbursts, told BANG Showbiz: 'I love Amy Winehouse, she has a wonderful voice. I love what she’s doing, even though she gets slapped down a lot. I’d absolutely love to do a song with her. We’ve both kind of been there, if you know what I mean, there’s a lot of pressure, a lot of eyes on you and there are all kinds of things to deal with. You get everything thrown at you when you’re in the public eye.' Grace, 60, believes Amy will overcome her drink and drug demons and start making great music again. She added: 'I hope she gets stronger from here. I support her, I’d like her to know that. That’s what it’s all about – sex, drugs and rock 'n’ roll! If it don’t kill you, everyone used to tell me this, it’ll make you stronger.' Grace – who arrived at the London awards ceremony dressed in all black, wearing an eye mask with two horns attached with tiny lights on the tips – also joked she was unsure whether to accept the Idol accolade because of her religious background. The Jamaican singer-and-actress – whose father, Robert W. Jones, was an Apostolic clergyman – quipped: 'I’m from a line of Bishops and because of the religion they say, 'There shall be no false idol worshipping.’ I was going to say that during my speech but I’m not sure anyone would have gotten it. But really this is great, it’s like worship me!'

Ashlee Simpson has 'white-trash' themed party

Ashlee Simpson threw a "white-trash" themed birthday party. The pregnant singer, who is married to Fall Out Boy rocker Pete Wentz, celebrated turning 24 with a fancy dress bash at her parents' Los Angeles home last weekend. One guest revealed: "It had a white-trash theme. Ashlee wore Daisy Duke hot-pants and platform flip-flops with a bathing suit and a fake tattoo around her belly." Ashlee's sister Jessica and her father Joe also got into the party spirit by dressing up in "crazy" outfits. Another guest told People magazine: "Joe wore a cut-off muscle T-shirt and a mullet wig. It was funny. Jessica was wearing a crazy leopard-print dress that showed off a lot of cleavage." Revellers included Christina Aguilera, Nicole Richie and her Good Charlotte rocker fiance Joel Madden. Guests were treated to chicken fingers, French fries, corn dogs and macaroni cheese. This isn't the first time Ashlee - who is reportedly due to give birth at the end of the month - has thrown a fancy dress birthday party. Last year, Ashlee asked guests to don prom dresses, fingerless gloves and vintage tuxedos for her 80s prom-themed bash. One friend said: "Ashlee loves throwing themed parties and wearing costumes."

High School musical star death rumour

Zac Efron’s mother was left devastated when she heard a rumour her son had died. The 'High School Musical 3: Senior Year’ star was the victim of an inaccurate story published by a foreign newspaper claiming he had been killed. He said: 'I was really shocked to find out – and my mom was really upset too when I called and told her.' The 20-year-old actor also admits he is not a very good dancer, despite leading many of the set-pieces in all three of the hit Disney films. He added to Britain’s The Sun newspaper: 'I’m definitely not a dancer. I grew up being into sports and I wasn’t trained to move my body in the right way for dancing. 'I’m the last one to get any moves correct. In rehearsals it’s always, 'OK, one more take for Zac.’ ' Zac has previously said he would love to star in a remake of classic musical 'Grease’, which originally starred John Travolta. He said: "If John was involved I'd do it. But without his consent there's no way I could ever attempt a role like that. That's too hard, he's just too cool. He's a stud!"

Weezer in Guinness Book Of Records

Troublemaker’ video sees world records for dodgeball, Guitar Hero and the smallest ever drum kit crumble.

Weezer smashed five world records while shooting the video for new single 'Troublemaker’, the second single from this year’s 'Red’ album. The bizarre world records were all officially monitored by Guinness official Stuart Claxon.

The five new world firsts included:

Largest Game Of Dodgeball – 100 people in total.
Longest Guitar Hero World Tour Marathon – 10 hour, twelve minutes and fifty four seconds.
Largest Air Guitar Ensemble – 233 Participants
Most People In a Custard Pie Fight – 120 Participants
Most People Riding A Skateboard – 22 People

Win a Fightstar gig at your school!

MySpace, the world’s premier social network, is giving 14-18 year olds a once in a lifetime chance to host a school party with some of the biggest names in the music industry with a nationwide competition - School Invasions. Vote to win the chance for an exclusive party with Fightstar From today, students are invited to visit the School Invasions profile at www.myspace.com/schoolinvasions to enter their school in the competition. The prize includes an all-expenses paid party with appearances from Kate Nash, The Wombats, DJ Ironik and Fightstar. The school that receives the most votes on the profile will host the event. As well as winning their own exclusive party, the school will receive £10,000 worth of music equipment and a music masterclass with an established band. As part of the workshop, the band will share tales of how they got started and offer tips and advice about getting into the music industry. This announcement follows the recent success of the MySpace Bus at the Underage Festival in Victoria Park, London, where top acts played intimate gigs for 14-18 yr old fans. Dom Cook, Head of Entertainment at MySpace UK, said: 'We recognise that under-18s are passionate about music and use MySpace on a daily basis to connect with and discover great artists and bands. We want to give something back to this dedicated community of young fans by encouraging them to learn more about music in school, while also giving them the party of a lifetime.' Fightstar have also announced that their new single, The English Way. will be released on November 3rd via Search And Destroy Records www.fightstarmusic.com www.myspace.com/fightstarmusic

Jamie Lynn Spears pregnant again

Jamie Lynn Spears is pregnant again, it has been claimed. The 17-year-old star, who gave birth to daughter Maddie Briann in June, was reportedly shocked to discover she is expecting her second child and has been trying to keep it a secret. A source told National Enquirer magazine: 'Jamie Lynn is about eight weeks pregnant, and she and her mom Lynne are hysterical. Neither of them knows what to do, but for now they're trying to keep the news from getting out. 'Jamie Lynn believed she couldn't get pregnant while she was breastfeeding. She'd expected to have her period by early September, but a home pregnancy test came back positive and Jamie Lynn cried her eyes out. 'Lynne was livid when she found out. She told Jamie Lynn that she thought she was smarter than that and she couldn't believe that she hadn't learned her lesson.' It has been claimed the 'Zoey 101’ star’s friends and family are urging her to terminate the pregnancy. Meanwhile, Jamie Lynn has dismissed rumours her fiance Casey Aldridge got Kelli Dawson pregnant after they had an affair. She told America’s OK! magazine: "That is just completely fabricated. He never had an intimate relationship with her, so how would that be possible? Around here, that particular girl is known to make up stories. It hurt me to hear those things. "My family know if I were in a relationship like that, I wouldn't put up with it. They support me, and they support Casey also.'

Sarah Harding talks of Girls Aloud split

Sarah Harding says Girls Aloud only have 'one or two albums' left before they split. The 26-year-old singer admits the band - made up of Sarah, Cheryl Cole, Nadine Coyle, Nicola Roberts and Kimberly Walsh - have accepted their chart success can’t last forever. When asked how much longer the group will stay together, Sarah replied: 'There are still one or two more albums in us.' Sarah – who admits she finds making albums 'stressful' – also revealed she stayed at a separate hotel from her bandmates while they were recording new LP 'Out of Control’. She explained to MTV: 'It takes me a while to get motivated because of my Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD) and I actually focused a lot more because I didn’t want to stay in London. So I booked myself into a hotel in Surrey and relaxed and got away from it all. It was nice to have that. I was the only one that decided to stay out of London.' However, Sarah insists the band are still committed to pushing boundaries and have adopted a 'retro' feel for their new single 'Promises’. Sarah said: 'We’ve signed a new contract and it’s all looking rosy. 'I like the 60s vibe and the retro thing is coming back! We wanted to stay upbeat but try something a bit different and advanced. I don’t think anything we’ve ever done has ever sounded the same. But we have that same vibe whatever we do because of our vocals.'

Katy Perry claims her mum dated Jimi Hendrix

Katy Perry’s claims her mother once dated Jimi Hendrix and her father dealt drugs. The 'I Kissed a Girl’ singer – who was raised as a strict Christian by her parents Mary and Keith, who are preachers in California – has revealed her parents are not as squeaky clean as it seems, adding they were 'wild' in their youth. She said: 'In terms of wild youth, they put me to shame.' The 23-year-old singer explained her mother grew up in Southern California but became bored of her life and ran away to see the world, resulting in a rocky first marriage in Zimbabwe. Katy added Mary dated rock legend Jimi while she was in Spain, saying: 'He just came up to her in a club and picked her out.' The star also revealed her father was a hippy when he was growing up in the 60s and was close friends with Timothy Leary, who championed psychedelic drug LSD. Katy claims her dad used to supply others with the drug, and specialised in providing a type called Strawberry Fields - named after The Beatles track of the same name. She added to Blender magazine: 'I started spending Sunday mornings crying and hung over, because crying is what you do when you’re hung over. So my dad started telling me about when he was my age. 'My dad would have died from one tab of Strawberry Fields too many if he hadn’t found God.' Earlier this year, Katy’s mother branded her song 'I Kissed a Girl’ 'shameful and disgusting' and said she was 'disappointed' her daughter was promoting homosexuality. Mary said: 'I can't even listen to that song. The first time I heard it I was in total shock. It promotes homosexuality and its message is shameful and disgusting. When it comes on the radio I bow my head and pray.'

Noel Gallagher and Ricky Hatton road trip

Noel Gallagher is set to go on a road trip to Mexico with Ricky Hatton. The Oasis guitarist and the boxing champ will travel from Las Vegas to the South American country after Ricky’s bout with Paul Malignaggi on November 22. Noel said: 'I’m going to carry the belt into the ring for Ricky. He told me to hang it over my shoulder but I’ll be holding it up over my head, marching. 'We’re going to do a road trip to the Oasis show in Mexico after. It’ll be a proper smash-up.' Earlier this week, Ricky introduced Oasis on stage at the first show of their UK tour – and threatened to knock out anyone who attempted to crash the stage, just as one over-excited reveller had in Canada. Meanwhile, it seems Noel is looking forward to leaving the UK after branding the nation a 's**thole' in a foreign TV rant. He said: 'England isn’t that f***ing great. To live here is a f***ing s**thole to be honest. People have this romantic image of England. London is a f***ing dump.'

Britney Spears' mother confesses soft spot for Kevin Federline

Britney Spears' mother Lynne still has a soft spot for her daughter's ex-husband Kevin Federline. Lynne - who has penned a book about raising Britney and her younger sister Jamie Lynn entitled 'Through the Storm' - insists despite Britney and Kevin's bitter divorce and custody battle over their two sons, she still thinks highly of her former son-in-law. Speaking on US TV show 'The Morning Show With Mike and Juliet', the 53-year-old beauty explained: "I do like Kevin. He's been good to us. "He has included Jamie and I. He could have been a real pill about a lot of things, but he wasn't. He worked with us, and I think he's tried to make things good for the boys." Meanwhile, a representative for Lynne's youngest child Jamie Lynn, 17, has denied reports the teenager is expecting her second child, insisting "she is not pregnant". Jamie Lynn gave birth to daughter Maddie Briann, her first child with fiance Casey Aldridge, in June. Nicole Richie is a "completely dedicated mom" according to Joel Madden. The Good Charlotte rocker - who has an eight-month-old daughter Harlow with the star - is constantly surprised by Nicole's parenting ability. He said: "Nicole is completely dedicated. I do whatever she tells me to do. I'm cool with that. She's really good with the baby. I'm really good with finances. All of Harlow's education and all that stuff, I already have planned." Nicole revealed having a baby has changed her life, saying: "I think my sense of self is still the same. But I don't do things, we do things. I work around her." The 27-year-old beauty says her young child is already exhibiting characteristics of both her parents. Nicole added: "Harlow's a delicate soul. She studies people. She's very coy. People say that she and I make the same expressions. But everyone says she looks like Joel." The couple also admitted they are considering extending their brood. Joel told People magazine: "If it could be as easy as Harlow, then sure we will have more kids."