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Slash records song for ‘Angry Birds’ game

March 09, 2013   gina_EPpopmusic   No comments
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imagesCANTJSJ3Guitar icon Slash has recorded a special song for the ‘Angry Birds’ game, it has been confirmed.

He admitted that he became an “instant fan” of the addictive game since it was originally released several years ago as a phone app so was thrilled to be asked to create a new theme that would play while the title screen is displayed on the new version of the game, ‘Angry Birds Space’.

Speaking about the “exciting” project, Slash explained that he was allowed to work on his ‘own take’ on the theme song: “When [creator] Rovio approached me about actually playing my own take on the Angry Birds theme, it went back and forth a few times between the actual Angry Birds theme note-for-note . . . and then they asked for something a little bit different.”

“I was really thrilled when I finally came up with a version that I really liked and they really liked. It’s been a lot of fun and I have to say pretty exciting – the whole process.”

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Paramore’s Hayley Williams teams up with MAC cosmetics

March 09, 2013   gina_EPpopmusic   No comments
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imagesFlame-haired songstress Hayley Williams has revealed that she recently teamed up with MAC cosmetics to produce a 4-piece collection (shown below) in her favourite shade, orange.

Known for her eye-catching hair colour, the ‘Now’ hitmaker has created an exciting line with the popular brand that includes a lipstick, eye shadow, blush/bronzer, and nail polish, and when asked why she chose the colour orange she explained that it “matches my soul”.

Speaking to People magazine about the collaboration, she confessed that she fell in love with MAC after the first use so it was an obvious partnership: “I didn’t wear makeup at all. Photographers would beg me to wear chapstick and I’d say no.”

“I went to a [store] and picked up orange eye shadow from MAC, that was the beginning of the end. It’s been key in making me feel like I have an onstage personality.”

Williams’ collection will be available from April 9 at http://www.maccosmetics.com.

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Justin Bieber to perform again after being released from hospital

March 08, 2013   gina_EPpopmusic   No comments
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Justin Bieber is due to perform tonight (March 8) at London’s O2 Arena despite a health scare on stage only a day previously.

As reported by Pressparty, the Canadian was rushed off stage last night (March 7) and given oxygen after complaining of breathing difficulties at the O2.

He was later taken to hospital and tweeted that he was “getting better” as time went by.

A rep has now confirmed to the Mirror that Bieber will indeed perform tonight at the same venue as scheduled after being discharged from hospital.

They said: “Justin has been released from the hospital after a check-up. And while he’s feeling a little under the weather, he’s planning on going ahead with tonight’s show.”

This latest incident comes only days after the singer was late arriving on stage at the same venue – prompting some fans and parents to leave the arena.

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Taylor Swift: ‘I started writing songs because I had no one to talk to’

March 06, 2013   gina_EPpopmusic   No comments
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Country-pop beauty Taylor Swift has revealed that she turned to songwriting at school because she didn’t have many friends to confide in.

Speaking to the new issue of InStyle magazine, the ‘I Knew You Were Trouble’ songstress explained that writing about her feelings became cathartic and helped with the loneliness she was feeling at the time:

“When you’re dealing with something like loneliness or confusion or rejection or frustration, those emotions are so jumbled up in your head. For me, the only way to condense them down into one thing is to write and three and a half minute song about it.”

Swift added that she went through a ‘tough time’ at school so setting her thoughts to music was her escape from that:

“I first started writing songs because I didn’t really have anyone else to talk to. As sad as that sounds, I was going through this really hard time at school where I didn’t have any friends. Songwriting for me just started out as therapy.”

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Fergie announces pregnancy

February 19, 2013   gina_EPpopmusic   No comments
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Black Eyed Peas star Fergie is pregnant with her first child.

The 37-year-old songstress took to Twitter today to announce her and husband Josh Duhamel’s happy news.

In a post on the social networking, Fergie wrote: “Josh & Me & BABY makes three!!! #mylovelybabybump (sic).”

The star posted an accompanying picture of a superimposed childhood picture of herself and her actor beau.

Duhamel copied the same message on his Twitter page, writing: “Fergie and Me and BABY makes three. #MyLovelyBabyBump (sic).”

Fergie’s representative has since confirmed the news.

Fergie and Duhamel have never hidden their desire to have children. The couple – who married at the beginning of 2009 – spoke about wanting to start a family on Oprah’s Next Chapter at the end of last year.

Talking about the number of children they would like, Fergie revealed: “We negotiated that early on. Two is our number.”

Duhamel also gushed about his wife, adding she would make a fabulous mother: “My mother was a teacher. Both of her parents were teachers. We both had to work for what we got. We’re both Catholic,” he explained. “There were a lot of things that were really compatible between us. But at the end of the day, she’s just an amazing girl.”

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Country star Mindy McCready dies aged 37

February 19, 2013   gina_EPpopmusic   No comments
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US country singer Mindy McCready has died of an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound.

The star, whose hits include ‘Guys Do It All The Time’, was aged 37 when she passed away on Sunday (February 17).

Police confirmed that they found her body in the front porch in her house in Heber Springs, Arkansas after reports of gunfire.

A statement from Cleburne County sheriff’s office reads:

“Ms McCready was pronounced dead at the scene from what appears to be a single self-inflicted gunshot wound. At this time family members have been notified of the incident.”

McCready’s boyfriend and father of one of her children, David Wilson, died last month in a reported suicide.

Speaking to NBC after Wilson’s death, McCready said that she had “never gone through anything this painful.”

The country singer released five albums in total – the most recent coming in the shape of 2010′s ‘I’m Still Here’.

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Rebecca Ferguson to open beauty shop

December 11, 2012   gina_EPpopmusic   No comments


Former X Factor sensation Rebecca Ferguson has revealed plans to open a fully functioning beauty store.

Writing on her official Facebook page earlier today (December 10), the songstress explained that she has purchased a property in her native Liverpool and she expects it to be open early next year:

“Decided to buy a beauty shop so happy its called beauty fields in liverpool but will be doing it all up january and putting it in my name :) always wanted 1 so happy xx”

She also told her Facebook fans that she will be performing on Alan Carr’s Chatty Man later this week and added:

“Performing on chatty man this week oh i love alan my new single shoulder to shoulder last single from the album then writing my next 1 I’ve had an incredible year xxx.”

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Kylie Minogue to perform ‘Especially For You’ duet

December 07, 2012   gina_EPpopmusic   No comments


Kylie Minogue is set to team up with Jason Donovan to perform their classic duet ‘Especially For You’ later this month.

The pair, who released the song in 1988, were due to sing the track live for the first time at the Hit Factory Live event at London’s Hyde Park in the summer.

However, it was cancelled due to poor weather and rescheduled to the O2 Arena on December 21.

The Official Charts Company reports that after speculation to the contrary, the pair will indeed sing the famous song at the new date.

Speaking recently about the duet to Yahoo, Minogue said:

“I feel like I have to do this. People are getting more and more desperate. They’re like ‘please, for the love of God can you just do it because we need it out of our system’.”

Other acts playing the Pete Waterman event include Steps, Rick Astley and Bananarama.

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Justin Bieber teams up with Pencils of Promise

December 07, 2012   gina_EPpopmusic   No comments

Canadian superstar Justin Bieber has partnered with the charity Pencils of Promise to help raise money for schools in underdeveloped countries.

The ‘As Long As You Love Me’ hitmaker has revealed that fans will be able to win a visit from him to their school if they donate just $25 to the worthwhile cause. Once a donation has been made by a pupil, their school will earn tickets for a lottery and the institution that wins will play host to the teen heartthrob as a reward.

In an official statement, Bieber explained that it’s a charity close to his heart because education is so important:

“I wanted to give every one of my fans a chance to help others and bring me to their school for just $25. The Schools4All campaign is a way for us young people to make a change, and I’ll get to thank an entire school in person.”

He also filmed a promotional video for the campaign, in which he can be heard urging viewers to “join the movement of students for students and make your voice heard”.

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Fun., Mumford & Sons and Rihanna lead 2013 Grammy nominations

December 06, 2012   gina_EPpopmusic   No comments


Fun. and Mumford & Sons have grabbed six nominations for the 55th Grammy Awards.

Both acts received six nods for the event, which takes place on February 10 next year at Los Angeles’ Staples Centre.

Fun. were nominated in categories such as Album Of The Year and Best New Artist, whilst Mumford & Sons will vie for the Best Rock Performance and Best Rock Song gongs, among others.

Frank Ocean, Jay-Z, Kanye West and The Black Keys have also received numerous nominations.

Rihanna meanwhile is up for three awards, including Best Pop Solo Performance, where she will battle against the likes of Adele and Katy Perry.

P!nk’s new record ‘The Truth About Love’ has been nominated for the Best Pop Vocal Album category alongside releases such as Kelly Clarkson’s ‘Stronger’ and Maroon 5′s ‘Overexposed’.

Adding to the tally of British nominations are Muse, Florence + The Machine and Ed Sheeran, whose ‘A Team’ is up for Song Of The Year.

This year’s nominations were announced last night (December 5) with a special concert in Nashville, which were hosted by Taylor Swift and LL Cool J.

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