Artist: M. Giuliani - P. Romero
Genre(s):
Classical
Discography:
Philips 454 263-2
Year: 1974
Tracks: 3
Saturday, 31 May 2008
M. Giuliani - P. Romero
Artist: M. Giuliani - P. Romero
Genre(s):
Classical
Discography:
Philips 454 263-2
Year: 1974
Tracks: 3
Glastonbury headliners revealed
Jay Z, Kings of Leon and The Verve have been announced as this year's Glastonbury headliners.
Following months of speculation, in which Radiohead, Bruce Springsteen and Led Zeppelin were rumoured to play on the Pyramid stage, the headliners were finally disclosed yesterday.
Kings of Leon will headline on Friday night; Jay Z on Saturday; and The Verve will close the festival on Sunday evening.
Other acts also confirmed to play are CSS, Neil Diamond and Hot Chip. The Guardian is also reporting that Leonard Cohen will perform on stage for the first time in 14 years.
Of the headliners, organiser Emily Eavis said: "We're absolutely thrilled to have them. The Verve are a classic Glastonbury band who've played some amazing sets at the festival over the years. Now that they're back together again, playing brilliant shows, we've finally got them doing the headline slot that they always deserved. I can't wait."
She continued: "Jay-Z is coming all the way over from New York especially to play the festival. It's a real coup for us. He might seem like a slightly unusual choice for Glastonbury, but we've never just gone for the obvious acts and we're so honoured to have one of the most talented and respected musicians on the planet coming to the farm. He's an amazing artist and an incredible live act. I think he's going to blow people away."
She added: "That leaves Kings of Leon. They've come through the ranks at Glastonbury since they rocked the New Bands Tent in 2003. We think they're one of the most exciting live bands out there right now and that they're ready to make the leap to join a great heritage of Friday night headliners which includes Coldplay and White Stripes."
The full line-up for the Festival will be announced in June with the three-day event taking place from 27 to 29 June.
Fans who want one of the 137,500 tickets on offer must provide contact details and a passport photo in order to receive a registration number.
The number does not guarantee entry to the festival at Worthy Farm in Pilton, however fans will not be able to buy a ticket without one.
They have until Friday 14 March to register their interest via the festival's website. Tickets will then go on sale on Sunday 6 April.
Following months of speculation, in which Radiohead, Bruce Springsteen and Led Zeppelin were rumoured to play on the Pyramid stage, the headliners were finally disclosed yesterday.
Kings of Leon will headline on Friday night; Jay Z on Saturday; and The Verve will close the festival on Sunday evening.
Other acts also confirmed to play are CSS, Neil Diamond and Hot Chip. The Guardian is also reporting that Leonard Cohen will perform on stage for the first time in 14 years.
Of the headliners, organiser Emily Eavis said: "We're absolutely thrilled to have them. The Verve are a classic Glastonbury band who've played some amazing sets at the festival over the years. Now that they're back together again, playing brilliant shows, we've finally got them doing the headline slot that they always deserved. I can't wait."
She continued: "Jay-Z is coming all the way over from New York especially to play the festival. It's a real coup for us. He might seem like a slightly unusual choice for Glastonbury, but we've never just gone for the obvious acts and we're so honoured to have one of the most talented and respected musicians on the planet coming to the farm. He's an amazing artist and an incredible live act. I think he's going to blow people away."
She added: "That leaves Kings of Leon. They've come through the ranks at Glastonbury since they rocked the New Bands Tent in 2003. We think they're one of the most exciting live bands out there right now and that they're ready to make the leap to join a great heritage of Friday night headliners which includes Coldplay and White Stripes."
The full line-up for the Festival will be announced in June with the three-day event taking place from 27 to 29 June.
Fans who want one of the 137,500 tickets on offer must provide contact details and a passport photo in order to receive a registration number.
The number does not guarantee entry to the festival at Worthy Farm in Pilton, however fans will not be able to buy a ticket without one.
They have until Friday 14 March to register their interest via the festival's website. Tickets will then go on sale on Sunday 6 April.
Travolta defends his friend Cruise
Actor John Travolta has spoken up for his friend Tom Cruise, after criticisms of the star following the leaking of a Scientology video on the Internet.
According to People magazine, Travolta said: "[Tom] has - we all have - the right to practice how we feel. It finally becomes unfair."
Travolta claimed that the media invasion into Cruise's life had gone too far.
The former 'Grease' star made the comments at the weekend, while attending the G'Day USA Gala to honour singer Kylie Minogue.
Check out all the photographs from the G'Day USA Gala here.
According to People magazine, Travolta said: "[Tom] has - we all have - the right to practice how we feel. It finally becomes unfair."
Travolta claimed that the media invasion into Cruise's life had gone too far.
The former 'Grease' star made the comments at the weekend, while attending the G'Day USA Gala to honour singer Kylie Minogue.
Check out all the photographs from the G'Day USA Gala here.
Romance blossoms on Grey's Anatomy spin-off
There will be more romance for Dr Addison Montgomery (Kate Walsh) in the second series of the 'Grey's Anatomy' spin-off 'Private Practice'.
The Hollywood Reporter says that David Sutcliffe, who guest starred in the first series, will return for the second season.
Sutcliffe plays police officer Kevin Nelson in the series.
The actor's other credits include 'Gilmore Girls', 'CSI' and 'CSI: Miami'.
The Hollywood Reporter says that David Sutcliffe, who guest starred in the first series, will return for the second season.
Sutcliffe plays police officer Kevin Nelson in the series.
The actor's other credits include 'Gilmore Girls', 'CSI' and 'CSI: Miami'.
Radiohead forced to move surprise gig
Radiohead were forced to abandon plans for a gig in a tiny record shop in London yesterday after more than 1,000 fans turned up.
The Oxford five-piece announced a surprise gig at Rough Trade East records in Spitalfields, in the east of the city, at 9am yesterday.
The first 200 fans were promised prized tickets to an intimate gig with a band more used to playing sell-out arena tours.
The band website promised anyone missing out on tickets could watch the gig on giant plasma screens erected outside the shop.
But after nearly 1,500 fans deluged the small store, police and local authorities raised safety fears and the gig was moved to nearby small nightclub 93 Feet East and the outdoor screening abandoned.
Those who managed to get tickets were treated to a full set from a band that reached number one in the UK and US with their album 'In Rainbows' despite giving it away on line before the CD release.
After queuing for more than seven hours, then waiting a further two-and-a-half for the band to come on stage, fans heard the band play their seventh studio album in full and a six-song encore including favourites 'The Bends' and 'My Iron Lung'.
Lead singer Thom Yorke told an excited audience: "As you know, this was supposed to be in a shop. I'm glad it's not, actually. Fair play to Rough Trade for putting up with this."
The band play Dublin's Malahide Castle on Friday 6 June and Saturday 7 June.
The Oxford five-piece announced a surprise gig at Rough Trade East records in Spitalfields, in the east of the city, at 9am yesterday.
The first 200 fans were promised prized tickets to an intimate gig with a band more used to playing sell-out arena tours.
The band website promised anyone missing out on tickets could watch the gig on giant plasma screens erected outside the shop.
But after nearly 1,500 fans deluged the small store, police and local authorities raised safety fears and the gig was moved to nearby small nightclub 93 Feet East and the outdoor screening abandoned.
Those who managed to get tickets were treated to a full set from a band that reached number one in the UK and US with their album 'In Rainbows' despite giving it away on line before the CD release.
After queuing for more than seven hours, then waiting a further two-and-a-half for the band to come on stage, fans heard the band play their seventh studio album in full and a six-song encore including favourites 'The Bends' and 'My Iron Lung'.
Lead singer Thom Yorke told an excited audience: "As you know, this was supposed to be in a shop. I'm glad it's not, actually. Fair play to Rough Trade for putting up with this."
The band play Dublin's Malahide Castle on Friday 6 June and Saturday 7 June.
Stars team up to raise autism awareness (+video)
Until now, Geoff Sewell was best known for his role in Amici Forever, the pop/opera crossover group that soared to stardom in 2004 with their first album The Opera Band.Sewell quit the group in 2006 to spend more time with his daughter Sienna, who was diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) at the age of two.Now, his first solo album Believe has gone gold in the first week of sales, a remarkable achievement given that the album was released by his own record label, Sewell Music, without the backing of a multi-national record giant.What makes the album special is Sewell's commitment to raising awareness and money for children and families affected by autism.One of the songs on the album, Sienna's Song, was written by his wife Simone, and all the proceeds from the song will go towards helping families affected by the disorder.In a special event to raise public awareness of the condition, Sewell teamed up with Temepara George, the winner of TVNZ's Dancing With The Stars, to perform at Westfield Albany on Tuesday.
George, a former Silver Fern who now plays for the Northern Mystics, had chosen Autism New Zealand as her charity when she competed on the popular show.She too has a special connection with the disorder - her first netball coach had an autistic nephew, and the CEO of the Mystics, Mark Cameron, has an autistic son."Autism New Zealand is not only for the children but for the parents. You don't realise what the families have to take on," she said.Sewell's message is that there is hope for children with autism - there is treatment available and they can lead normal lives.It's a message which seems to have resonated with the public. Sienna's autism specialist received over a hundred inquiries from worried parents in a single day after the album was released.- NZ HERALD STAFF
George, a former Silver Fern who now plays for the Northern Mystics, had chosen Autism New Zealand as her charity when she competed on the popular show.She too has a special connection with the disorder - her first netball coach had an autistic nephew, and the CEO of the Mystics, Mark Cameron, has an autistic son."Autism New Zealand is not only for the children but for the parents. You don't realise what the families have to take on," she said.Sewell's message is that there is hope for children with autism - there is treatment available and they can lead normal lives.It's a message which seems to have resonated with the public. Sienna's autism specialist received over a hundred inquiries from worried parents in a single day after the album was released.- NZ HERALD STAFF
The Old Dead Tree
Artist: The Old Dead Tree
Genre(s):
Rock
Discography:
The Blossom
Year: 1999
Tracks: 4
Edith Bowman reveals pregnancy danger
Ledger Painting Wins Australian Art Contest
A painting of late actor Heath Ledger has won a prestigious Australian art prize. The portrait, titled Heath and painted by Ledger's friend Vincent Fantauzzo, landed the prestigious People's Choice honor at the Archibald Prize art awards on Friday morning. Ledger sat for the painting just weeks before he died of a drugs overdose in January, and the finished artwork sees the actor bare-chested and surrounded by two other whispering versions of himself. Fantuazzo's painting came second in the race for the main award - with a picture by Del Kathryn Barton taking the coveted Archibald Portrait Prize. The artist turned down all offers to buy the picture - which drew record crowds to the exhibition - giving it instead to Ledger's mother Sally, who decided to donate the canvas to the Art Gallery of New South Wales.See Also
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