Music Reader

Leona Lewis’s tour crew are threatening to quit over her catering policy.

The 25-year-old singer – who has been a strict vegetarian since the age of 12 – has banned all animal products from her ‘Labyrinth’ shows, much to the fury of her staff, who can’t even bring in meat from outside.

A source told The Sun newspaper: “There are going to be murders. Leona has demanded that only veggie food be made available for everyone – and members of the crew are threatening to quit. She will not even allow food to be bought off-site then brought in.’

The singer was also blasted for her ‘out-of-control’ diva behaviour. Continue reading ‘Leona Lewis’s tour crew threatening to quit’

Heather Mills plans to compete in the 2014 Winter Paralympics.

The 42-year-old former model – who had part of her left leg amputated after being knocked over by a police motorcycle in 1993 – is hoping to get onto the British downhill skiing team in time for the Winter Paralympics in 2014.

Heather – who previously competed in UK celebrity ice skating contest ‘Dancing on Ice’ – said: ‘I’ve been skiing for many years and I’m much better at that than ice skating, so I’m training hard to try to get on the British Paralympic downhill team. Continue reading ‘Heather Mills to compete in Winter Paralympics’

The first single from Arcade Fire’s new album The Suburbs, entitled We Used To Wait will be released on August 2, 2010 via Sonovox.

The band’s third studio album The Suburbs has been produced by the Arcade Fire and co-produced by Markus Dravs and is also due for release in the UK on August 2nd. Last month Arcade Fire released a limited edition double A side 12′vinyl, featuring tracks The Suburbs and Month of May.

Having recently played a number of surprise shows in Canada, Arcade Fire are set to return to the UK this summer, headlining Reading and Leeds Festival at the end of August. Continue reading ‘Arcade Fire tracklisting’

The ever reliable DJ-Kicks series is a small bastion of hope for the compilation album. The abundance of music available online and the ability to drag and drop files into playlists may make the mix CD seem redundant, but there’s still value to be had in a well-constructed set that has been expertly chosen and seamlessly blended together. The esteem in which the series is held shouldn’t be underestimated either. With past sets from Carl Craig, Four Tet and Hot Chip to consider, not to mention an excellent upcoming mix by Kode9, producer, DJ and remixer to the stars James Holden was practically forced to up his game to maintain the impeccable standard of the series. Continue reading ‘James Holden – DJ Kicks’

Cut Copy have announced they have downed tools for their third album but you will to wait until next year to hear it.

The Melbourne synthpop band will follow-up the award winning ‘In Ghost Colours’ with the yet-to-be titled album in January, 2011.

In a posting at their MySpace, Cut Copy says, ‘as we imagine what hell freezing over feels like and winter descends on our makeshift warehouse studio on the outskirts of Melbourne, we’re pleased to announce that the recording for Cut//Copy album three is now complete! We’ll be mixing it with Ben Allen as soon as we finish the shows below’. Continue reading ‘Cut Copy complete third album’

Veteran rocker PHIL COLLINS doubts he will ever release another album full of original material again – because he would rather spend time with his children.

The former Genesis frontman is preparing to release Going Back, his first project in eight years, this September (10), but the disc does not feature any new compositions – it features Collins covering some of his favourite soul and Motown records.

The 59 year old insists he still crafts new songs from time to time, but may never collate them for one single release because he prefers people to hear his tracks as and when he makes them.

He tells the Associated Press, “I’ll write the songs that I know are good, and I may make a copy for my kids, or put it on the Internet somehow. Continue reading ‘Collins Unsure He Will Ever Release Another Original Album’

The ‘All the Lovers’ singer – who shot to fame after appearing in Australian TV serial drama ‘Neighbours’ for three years until 1989 – is currently considering offers to return to the big screen and doesn’t believe her previous flop movies will stop her achieving cinematic success this time around.

Kylie – who has appeared in films including ‘Street Fighter’ and ‘The Delinquents’ – said: ‘The mid-90s were a bad patch, but show me an actor who hasn’t done a few bad jobs.

‘I have a deep desire to challenge myself with that again. As a ‘pop star,’ I’ve created this world for myself, and it becomes very natural to stay inside of it, but I’d love to do some independent films.

‘It’s still very early, but I’m in the process of choosing between specific parts.’ Continue reading ‘Kylie Minogue is returning to acting’

Keith Urban is glad his daughter has wife Nicole Kidman’s legs.

The country singer – who married the ‘Moulin Rouge’ actress in 2006 and became a father to Sunday Rose in July 2008 – thinks their first child is fortunate to have inherited her mother’s enviable long pins rather than his.

He said: ‘I think she’s a combination of both of us so far. But she got my wife’s legs, which is very lucky for her. She sure didn’t deserve mine.’

The 42-year-old star says he is constantly amazed by Sunday Rose and loves being a father to her.

Speaking about fatherhood, he told People magazine: ‘It’s always something new, that’s what I love about it. And maybe other dads are different, but for me, it keeps coming on. Continue reading ‘Keith Urban glad his daughter has Nicole Kidman’s legs’

Legendary LA Rock Gods Steel Panther have confirmed that they have Steel Panther-ized the Classic Backstreet Boys single ‘I Want It That Way’! The track will be released as a download only on Sunday 13th June to coincide with their performance at this years’ Download Festival.

The last year has been a phenomenal one for Steel Panther and has seen them rise from a tent-busting performance at Download Festival 2009, a place as special guests on ZZ Top’s UK dates, and a sell out show at Brixton Academy, to a highly anticipated slot at Download 2010 next weekend. Steel Panther continue to bring their high octane, irresistible blend of hairspray, spandex and awesome Heavy Metal back to the UK.

Steel Panther are audacious frontman Michael Starr, Stix Zadinia on drums, Satchel on guitar, and bassist Lexxi Foxxx . Continue reading ‘Steel Panther to cover Backstreet Boys single’