Thursday, 28 July 2011
Usher as a fan of Alexandra Burke
The singer recently reveal in the studio in Usher's hometown of Atlanta and let him hear new tracks, which he 'gave the thumbs up'.
A source told the Daily Star: ''Usher asked to hear some of her new songs. She was stoked when he gave them the thumbs-up.”
Burke recently told fans over Twitter: 'I'm so excited for you all to hear what's been going on and all the magic being created. I thank you all once again for your patience'.
She added: 'music should never be rushed. If I feel it isn't ready, then I won't release it till it is. But if that's the case you will hear it from me first'.
Friday, 15 July 2011
Dizzee Rascal has taken up Thai boxing
The 'Bonkers' rapper is facing a lifetime ban from British Airways after recently reported stress as an air stewardess DE abusing practices martial arts are being thrown off a flight.
He told BANG Showbiz: "I've been spending my time doing Thai boxing in Kent - it's great. I do it because I like beating people up."
The 25-year-old hip-hop star - whose last album, 'Tongue N' Cheek', was released in 2009 also has his own photography he takes time out from his music career.
Speaking at the 'Bing Your Britain' photography competition hosted at Blackhall Studios in London's Shoreditch on Tuesday night (12.07.11) - he added: "Photography is something that's always interested me, it's great to have been involved in this. I just went back to my roots to take some pictures."
Dizzee - real name is Dylan Mills - recently British Airways plane bound for Portugal was thrown away, resulting in him missing a gig at the Optimus Alive!
Saturday, 2 July 2011
Arcade Fire and Arctic Monkeys this year's Mojo Honours List award
At the 'MOJO Best Album' these both bands are nominated, while Arcade Fire nominated for the best 'Best Live Act'.
MOJO's editor-in-chief Phil Alexander said: ''It's been a tremendous year for emerging talent and this category confirms that. The MOJO Breakthrough category has a great pedigree when it comes to previous winners with the likes of Corinne Bailey Rae, Seasick Steve and The Low Anthem picking up this award.
"It's no exaggeration to say that all five nominees would be worthy recipients. At MOJO, we love them all."
Rumer, Miles Kane, Josh T Pearson, Villagers and The Vaccines have been nominated in the 'MOJO Breakthrough Act' category.