Mariah Carey’s American Idol promotional photo released
July 27th, 2012 - 6:58 pm ICT by Aishwarya Bhatt
Los Angeles, July 27 (THAINDIAN NEWS) Mariah Carey, one of the most renowned R&B musicians was recently confirmed as one of the judges for the reality TV show American Idol. This ... Read more...
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Amy was too young to die, says goddaughter
July 24th, 2012 - 7:06 am ICT by IANS
London, July 24 (IANS) Amy Winehouse's goddaughter Dionne Bromfield wrote an impassioned speech about the late singer on her first death anniversary Monday saying how much she missed her.In ... Read more...
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Bee Gees singer Robin Gibb dies of cancer
May 22nd, 2012 - 5:12 am ICT by BNO News
LONDON, ENGLAND (BNO NEWS) -- Robin Gibb, the singer who formed the legendary group the Bee Gees with his two other brothers and together defined the disco-era in the 1970s, died at ... Read more...
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Madonna plans London gig during Olympics
October 30th, 2011 - 9:00 am ICT by IANS
London, Oct 30 (IANS) Pop singer Madonna is planning to stage a massive gig in Hyde Park here in the middle of the Olympics, next summer.The Olympics are scheduled ... Read more...
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Justin Bieber will be forgotten: Vanilla Ice
July 25th, 2011 - 1:42 pm ICT by IANS
London, July 25 (IANS) Rapper Vanilla Ice suggests teen sensation Justin Bieber to enjoy his success when he can because his fame won't last.The "one-time" hitmaker, was catapulted to fame ... Read more...
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25 percent of Britons to be added to police database
June 17th, 2011 - 2:39 pm ICT by IANS
London, June 17 (IANS) The identities of 25 percent of the British population will now be added to the national police database.The database run by the National Policing Improvement Agency ... Read more...
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Phil Collins to hang up his drum sticks due to health problems
March 4th, 2011 - 3:54 pm ICT by ANI
London, Mar 4 (ANI): Genesis band member Phil Collins has revealed that he is set to end his rock career as he is facing health problems that prevent him from playing the ... Read more...
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Neil Diamond Turns 70, Ready To Enter The Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame
January 25th, 2011 - 3:35 pm ICT by Sampurn Wire
American singer Neil Diamond has turned 70 on January 24 and is ready to enter the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame after spending 50 years of successful career in ... Read more...
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Marriage signature reveals Charles Dickens was ‘nervous’ on wedding day
December 11th, 2010 - 12:04 pm ICT by ANI
London, Dec 11 (ANI): A new analysis of marriage signatures of famous authors has shown that Charles Dickens was "nervous" and Oscar Wilde was "uncertain" on their wedding days.The famous author's writing ... Read more...
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Robbie Williams launches merchandise line
November 27th, 2010 - 11:57 pm ICT by IANS
London, Nov 27 (IANS) Singer Robbie Williams is offering his fans a Christmas treat as he has launched a range of merchandise to commemorate his 20 years in the music industry.The ... Read more...
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Backstreet Boys tour all set to kick off in 2011
November 9th, 2010 - 12:22 am ICT by Aishwarya Bhatt
Los Angeles, Nov 8 (THAINDIAN NEWS) The Backstreet Boys planned tour was first announced by Ryan Seacrest on his radio show “On Air With Ryan Seacrest”. Well Seacrest has followed the announcement ... Read more...
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Billion of dollars spent on US mid-term poll campaign
November 8th, 2010 - 7:24 pm ICT by IANS
Washington, Nov 8 (IANS) Billions of dollars were spent on television advertisements and firms catering liquor, pizza and other items during the campaign for the Nov 2 mid-term US Congressional election, the ... Read more...
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Bon Jovi’s Performance Subdued By Rihanna In Madrid
November 8th, 2010 - 7:13 pm ICT by GD
By Meena Kar
Nov 8, (THAINDIAN NEWS) MTV Europe Music Awards started with full spirit yesterday in Madrid, Spain. Like always, Bon Jovi and his band had set the stage on fire. Yet, ... Read more...
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ABBA ladies planning musical reunion
September 29th, 2010 - 4:45 pm ICT by ANI
London, Sep 29 (ANI): Girl members of ABBA- Frida and Agnetha-are thinking of a reunion, almost 30 years after the group broke up.Singer Anni-Frid Lyngstad, known to fans as Frida, reveals that ... Read more...
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The return of ‘A Perfect Circle’
September 22nd, 2010 - 9:28 pm ICT by Sampurn Wire
September 22, 2010 (Sampurn Wire): The sensational super group A Perfect Circle has made a comeback after a period of hibernation. Maynard James Keenan who also fronts progressive band Tool and Puscifer ... Read more...
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Meet the ‘Chinese Madonna’ from Cambridge!
September 10th, 2010 - 5:31 pm ICT by ANI
London, Sep 10 (ANI): A girl has who was a dishwasher at her parents' takeaway restaurant in Cambridge has become a singing sensation in China after selling 100 million records.Ayi Jihu, ... Read more...
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Tom Jones To Perform For Union Chapel
September 7th, 2010 - 1:08 pm ICT by Sampurn Wire
September 7, 2010 (Sampurn Wire): Following the accomplishment of his appearance at this year's Latitude festival in the earlier part of the summer and thanks to the exceptional response to his ... Read more...
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Queen’s Freddie Murcury voted ‘Greatest Rock Legend Of All Time’
September 4th, 2010 - 3:58 pm ICT by ANI
London, Sept 4 (ANI): Queen frontman Freddie Mercury has been named the 'Greatest Rock Legend Of All Time'.The flamboyant star, who died in 1991, landed the top spot in the poll, ... Read more...
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Julio Iglesias Marries Long Time Partner In Marbella, Spain
August 30th, 2010 - 8:15 pm ICT by Pen Men At Work
August 30, 2010 (Pen Men at Work): Julio Iglesias, the Spanish singer got married last Tuesday to his long time partner Miranda Rijnsburger. The couple had been together for the ... Read more...
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Julio Iglesias weds long-time girlfriend
August 27th, 2010 - 5:34 am ICT by IANS
Madrid, Aug 27 (IANS/EFE) Spanish singer Julio Iglesias and Dutch former model Miranda Rijnsburger wed in a religious ceremony in Spain, after living together for nearly 20 years and having five children.
The ... Read more...
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German pop singer pleads guilty to unprotected HIV sex charge
August 16th, 2010 - 3:22 pm ICT by IANS
Darmstadt (Germany), Aug 16 (DPA) German pop star Nadja Benaissa Monday pleaded guilty to causing dangerous bodily harm by having unprotected sex despite knowing she was HIV- positive.
"But I am truly sorry," ... Read more...
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Deep open ocean ‘most under-explored area of the sea’
August 3rd, 2010 - 2:32 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, August 3 (ANI): New research from the University of Sheffield has discovered that the deep open ocean is the most under-explored area of the sea.The study points out that most of ... Read more...
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‘The Prodigy’ named ‘Most Influential Act’
July 13th, 2010 - 3:19 pm ICT by ANI
London, July 13 (ANI): The Prodigy have been voted as the most influential act of their genre in a new UK poll.The electronic dance music group topped the survey by GlobalGathering, a ... Read more...
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Italian tenor Bocelli sings at World Cup concert
July 10th, 2010 - 4:54 pm ICT by ANI
Johannesburg, July 10 (ANI): Italian tenor Andrea Bocelli led a cast of local and international stars at the closing concert of the World Cup on Friday.Thousands flocked to the Dome in ... Read more...
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Cyndi Lauper Launches New CD, ‘Memphis Blues’
June 23rd, 2010 - 8:06 pm ICT by Pen Men At Work
June 23, 2010 (Pen Men at Work): American pop star Cyndi Lauper, who is also a ‘Broadway’ veteran, has released her new CD, 'Memphis Blues,' on June 22. She is in ... Read more...
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Danish Band MLTR’s Has Bollywood Dreams!
June 21st, 2010 - 2:57 pm ICT by Sampurn Wire
June 21, 2010 (Sampurn Wire): The Danish soft rock band "Michael Learns to Rock' (MLTR) is now in India to promote its album "Eternity'. They are touring three Indian cities Delhi, ... Read more...
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India Will Rock To ‘Michael Learns To Rock’
June 7th, 2010 - 9:10 pm ICT by Sampurn Wire
June 7, 2010 (Sampurn Wire): The Danish soft rock band 'Michael Learns to Rock' is visiting India from June 16-21 in order to promote their latest CD release "Eternity'. It ... Read more...
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Singer Kelis Rogers and rapper Nas’ divorce finalized
May 27th, 2010 - 12:07 am ICT by Aishwarya Bhatt
Los Angeles, May 26 (THAINDIAN NEWS) The divorce between Singer Kelis Roger and rapper Nas has been finalized. The judge granted them divorce on Friday.It ought to be mentioned that singer ... Read more...
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Diehard fans defend ‘worst ever’ Whitney Houston concert
March 2nd, 2010 - 10:17 am ICT by IANS
Sydney, March 2 (DPA) Fans walked out on Whitney Houston and her tour manager hid from critics after a Melbourne concert that at best revealed "added flaws that give her character", and ... Read more...
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Sir Tom Jones was told to work in gelatin factory!
February 2nd, 2010 - 1:11 pm ICT by ANI
London, February2 (ANI): Sir Tom Jones may have never sold over 100 million records had he followed the advice of career adviser Roger Dinham to work in a gelatin factory.Dinham recalled the ... Read more...
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Eminem’s bulletproof vest shocked Jay-Z
January 16th, 2010 - 2:27 pm ICT by ANI
London, January 16 (ANI): Jay-Z has revealed that he was shocked to find Eminem wearing a bulletproof vest when he met him after the rapper's successful record 'The Eminem Show' in 2003.The ... Read more...
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Susan Boyle bags triple Platinum record honour
December 15th, 2009 - 1:27 am ICT by IANS
London, Dec 14 (IANS) Scottish singing sensation Susan Boyle was surprised with an early Christmas gift on British TV as she received a platinum record for her history-making album sales.
The spinster skyrocketed ... Read more...
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John Mayer slams celebrity musicians
November 22nd, 2009 - 8:09 pm ICT by IANS
London, Nov 22 (IANS) Rock singer John Mayer feels fame is a hindrance in making good music but he is trying to "buck the trend" by composing good tunes.
"You can't make ... Read more...
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Mexican Singer Juan Gabriel Recognised At Latin Grammys
November 6th, 2009 - 8:13 pm ICT by GD
By Gina Gomez
Nov.6, (THAINDIAN NEWS) Noted Mexican singer and songwriter Juan Gabriel was honored on Wednesday night as the Latin Recording Academy's Person of the Year, at an event that witnessed the ... Read more...
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Bee Gees on life, music without brother Maurice
November 2nd, 2009 - 3:05 pm ICT by ANI
London, Nov 2 (ANI): The Bee Gees minus Maurice reunited at the Criteria Studios in Miami for the first time after his death in 2003.The Bee Gees, the singing trio of brothers ... Read more...
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