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Busted: Gone For Good after weeks of tension
To some it’s the end of the world, for others it a day of joyous celebration. Either way, pop group Busted have gone. They announced at a press conference today (Friday, 14th January 2005) the news that crushed their legions of fans. Some say the split has come after All Saints style tensions within the group following Charlie’s commitments to his new band Fightstar, who go on tour in March. No plans for a farewell single or a best of have been made just yet, but it’s been said the tension was so bad that “they couldn’t bear to be in the same room with each other” according to an insider. How I would have loved to have been a fly on the wall in their dressing room…
Me Against Myself Set to go “Double Platinum” in India
After a heavy promotional tour in India, “Me against myself” is set to go double platinum in India in the New Year. Already platinum after only a couple of weeks on sale, Jay is currently the highest selling international artist. The album is currently Number 2 in the Indian album charts, one place behind Bobby Friction’s “Friction” compilation album.
Jo O’Meara: Ex-S Clubber’s come back assault for 2005
Jo O’Meara, she of former S Club 7 fame, will hopefully be releasing her debut solo material in 2005. However, don’t expect anything in the veins of Bring It All Back or Reach, S Club fans. Jo has insisted she’s gone down a rockier, more guitar based route and has been working with the team who produced stuff for Melanie C, Holly Valance, Speedway and Appleton to name but a few. Whether or not her stuff will be released on the same day as that of Rachel Stevens is yet to be seen, so watch this space until then…
Raghav returns with dancehall smashit
After the last year of chart hits, headline performances, award winning and accolade reaping, Raghav kicks into 2005 with an uptempo, dirtied down, raunchy ragga dancehall tune, inspired by the beaches of Jamaica via the cold, icehockey obsessed streets of Calgary Canada and the tunesmithery of Raghav.
Raghav demonstrates again his musical sorcery on a track featuring a potent blend of ragga rhythm and rhymes, asian beats and bollywood strings all elegantly stitched together by his crystal pure vocal.
Raghav delivers an infectious new song over one of the most famous Dance Hall rhythms of all time originally brought to fame by Chaka Demus & Pliers 90s Worldwide hit ‘Murder She Wrote’. Not wishing to dilute any of the original vibe, Raghav enlisted the originators of this classic piece of Ragga history, the legendary Dancehall dons Sly & Robbie, to re-produce his new single. Raghav is aided and abetted on the track by the UK’s premier Dancehall MCs Frankey Maxx and former 2Play compadre, Jucxi D.
Jennifer Lopez Loves Her Husband, Info On New Songs
The honeymoon period is definitely not over for Jennifer Lopez and Marc Anthony. The sexy singer couldn’t take her eyes off her other half during a showcase of her new music in London.
The Play singer, 34, played six great new tracks to a select audience at the Soho Hotel on Thursday night. And we can reveal she only had eyes for one member of the crowd, hubby Marc.
An onlooker said “While she was playing the tracks, she would keep looking over at Marc and smiling. It was really sweet. They seemed really loved up.”
Meanwhile, get ready for Jennifer Lopez’s new single, Get Right to hit radio outlets real soon. Some songs recorded by her to be included in her new album are I Got You, Step Into My World, Still Around, Hold You Down and This Is Me. Her new album, entitled Rebirth is scheduled to hit stores in February.
Mario And His Turning Point
As Mario began preparing his sophomore album Turning Point, the 18 year old adopted a more mature image, ditching his jeans, T shirts, throwbacks, and even his trademark braids.
He also changed his sound.
“It was kind of a funny change, singing mature songs,” Mario tells Billboard. “But it was natural. All the songs are about friends and the situations I’m going through.”
So far so good, as the first single Let Me Love You is nestled in the top five on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Singles & Tracks chart and the Billboard Hot 100.
Usher’s Pimped-Out Makeout Car
Things keep getting better for Usher and Naomi Campbell.
After they spent Thanksgiving together in Atlanta, he picked up a pimped-out makeout machine for two: a $300,000-plus, 2005 Maybach 62. The two-tone gray luxmobile comes complete with his and hers 10-inch plasma screens in the back.
“Usher worked on the customizations for about two months, but he was most concerned about the privacy features, like the partition between front and back and curtains on the windows,” according to a source at the dealership.
The car goes from 0 to 60 in 5.1 seconds by the way.
Christina Aguilera Seeks Inspiration From India For New LP
The lovely Christina Aguilera, currently visiting India, is on a spiritual trip and reportedly seeking inspiration for her next album.
At a brief appearance before the media Wednesday at the Intercontinental Sahar here, Ms Beautiful said “I’m very glad to come to India. It is a beautiful country and I’m enjoying every bit of it.” For the singer, this is her first trip to India.
The pop diva declined to give interviews. However, she conceded a few minutes to eager photographers to shoot her pictures and take her video.
Dressed in tantalising pink, the diva was escorted by her own personal security guard as well as guards provided by the organizers.After the media appearance, she headed to town to Big Bazaar for some shopping and left for Amby Valley in Pune in a private chopper. Christina is in India on a special invitation by Percept and Sahara.
According to sources, the singer wants to be in India to get inspiration for her new album. Unconfirmed reports say she might be planning to incorporate Indian music in her next album or even collaborate with some well known classical musicians of India at Amby Valley.
More unconfirmed reports suggest that Sahara may rope her in for a guest appearance or a dance number in one of its Bollywood films.
Christina tried to keep her boy friend John Bartman away from media glare. He even tried to hide his face when photographers tried to shoot him while he escorted Christina to her room.
Rishi Rich Project: Aj Kal DVD!
After a mad time of sifting through footage and hours of editing, the first Doh Point Nau DVD, Rishi Rich Project: Aj Kal, is ready to hit the stores!
Aj Kal (Here and Now) is the first Doh Point DVD release, charting the success of the Rishi Rich Project; giving an exclusive insight into the world of the Rishi Rich, from signing his first record deal at the age of 13, teaming up with 2Point9 member Veronica to form VR1, to today’s phenomenal success, with collaborations with Craig David, Britney Spears, Mary J Blige, as well as the 2 Point 9 crew, Jay Sean and Juggy D.
The DVD was available from 13th December, you can order the SIGNED Aj Kal DVD from the Doh Point Nau store.
The brand new track ‘Aj Kal’ featuring Rishi Rich, Veronica and Juggy D is only available on the DVD, along with a load of brand new Rishi Rich ‘taals’ for up and coming artists. Check out B4U Music and Zee TV for spins for the brand new video for ‘Aj Kal’ featuring never seen before footage of the Rishi Rich Project, and a little taster of what’s to come from the DVD!