Dame Vera Lynn Veteran singer received a lifetime achievement award at the 54th annual Women of the Year lunch. 92-year-old who trumped last month became the oldest living artist in the world to have a number one album and became the oldest living artist to top the UK album chart.
We will Meet Again the very best of Vera Lynn hit the top spot which mean she seized Bob Dylan as the oldest artist to grace the position. Her album outsold artists including Arctic Monkeys, JamieT and The Kings of Leon and even defeated The Beatles a much hyped editions. Award was presented from classical music star Katherine Jenkins. Artist Tracey Emin, Broadcaster Esther Rantzen and TV presenter Fern Britton were also present at the London event. Last month she urged pop stars to do more to support British Troops by entertaining them on the front line. Awards are nominated by the Women of the year Council currently... [Read more]
Published on: 14th October, 2009
Stephen Gately Boyzone singer died suddenly at the age of 33 during his holiday stay in Majorca. Gately was on holiday with his long term collaborating partner Andy Cowles. His band mates were completely shocked hearing the news of his death. Spanish Police mentioned there were no signs of suspicious circumstances yet the cause of the death is not known.
Four remaining members of Boyzone mentioned Gately as friend and brother. They added saying wonderful times are shared and spend together over years and were looking forward of spending and sharing many more memorable times. They said in a statement Stephen was a beautiful person in both body and spirit. Irish band had six UK number one hits in 1990 and reformed in 2007.Singer Ronan Keating from US will join the rest with the group in Majorca. Louis Walsh manager of the band Boyzone confirmed he would not continue with X Factor appearance... [Read more]
Published on: 12th October, 2009
Pop singer Michael Jackson song to be revealed to world since the star’s death. The track as been named as “This is It” same name as the late King of Pop planned for his comeback concerts received its first air play nearly after four months.
This track features backing vocals by Jackson’s brothers, the soulful ballad that features the star singing softly “I never thought that I would be your lover” however; it is not known whether they were recorded beforehand or after the star’s death in the month of June. Songs will be released first on singer’s website and later on to radio stations. It will be original song on a double CD that will be released soon. During the time of airing there was no information regarding when the songs was written and recorded and who all worked on it. It would be aired on website, michaeljacksom.com at 0400GMT on Monday sent to radio stations and... [Read more]
Published on: 8th October, 2009
Folk writer and songwriter Donovan has been given the title of “Icon” at the annual London awards ceremony organized by BMI. Organizers praised the 63-year-old legend who gave hit songs in a row during his career including Mellow Yellow and Jennifer Juniper for transforming music in 1960’s.
Singers joined an elite lists of past BMI winners included are Bryan Ferry, Ray Davies, Peter Gabriel, Van Morrison, James Brown and Dolly Parton. BMI organizers described Donovan as a man of unfathomable talents. He was one of the first folk rock stars and had been on seven UK top 10 hits in between 1965 and 1968. Donovan said after receiving the award that it is a very special honor because very few fortunate are entitled for this award. He added saying it is a very beautiful honor and title especially not for the records sold, not for looks and not for the best dressed man. This award is for... [Read more]
Published on: 8th October, 2009
Hilary Mantel “Wolf Hall” Wins Man Booker Prize 2009British author Hilary Mantel is the winner of this year Man Booker Prize for “Wolf Hall” a historical novel about politics of Tudor England. Mantel has felt behind five other short listed authors counting Sarah Waters and JM Coetzee. Jamie Naughtie chairperson of the judges praised her books as an extraordinary story telling.
Jamie Naughtie added saying he was impressed by the boldness of its narrative, scene setting, and gleam of its detail. She created a contemporary novel, which happened in the 16th century. Author received £50,000 as a prize at a ceremony at London Guildhall she said it took her 20 years to decide on writing a book. Mantel said when she began writing a book her aim was to interest historians, amuse critical writers and establishment and to capture the imagination of general readers. Extraordinary way author has created her book one of the judge said it was a contemporary... [Read more]
Published on: 7th October, 2009
Actress Dame Elizabeth Taylor is to endure heart surgery revealed to her fans through her Twitter website. Surgery process involves repairing her leaky valve using a clip service without open surgery so that the functioning of heart would be better. She wanted her Twitter followers to know it first before the news spread like wild fire in media.
The last of three messages on the subject was read and said in twitter mentioned that she would let everyone know when all is over also said Love you, Elizabeth. Taylor added saying in final tweet on the subject that any prayer happens to have lying around would be dearly appreciated. During recent years, she was suffering from number of health problems. She made her last high profile appearance at the funeral of her long lasting friend Michael Jackson however it was a rare public outing when seen in a wheelchair. Recently in the month of May, she... [Read more]
Published on: 6th October, 2009
US chat show host David Letterman apologized to his wife on-air after discussing his sexual relationships with female staffers. Letterman vowed to mend the relationship with his wife Regina Lasko. David Letterman has mined private events in his life for very public jokes on his show.
Letterman admitted saying she had been horribly hurt by this behavior and if you hurt a person and it’s our own responsibility to fix it. The apology began self-criticizing 15 minutes after the show, which airs at 11.30 pm as he strode on stage and began his opening monologue. Audience burst into laughter. He had sex with unnamed member of his staff and testified those connections before a New York grand jury as part of a so-called extortion endeavor. Later CBS producer threatened to go to public with awkward information of Letterman’s private life. He told a story about being blackmailed however; he began... [Read more]
2012 – Effects Unlimited, This November | 
Saw VI Movie Trailer And Preview | 
The Informant Movie Trailer And Preview | 
Dame Vera Lynn Receives Women Of The Year Award | 
Stephen Gately Dies With No Signs Of Wary | 
“This is It” Released | 
Donovan Phillips Titled As “Icon” | 
Elizabeth Taylor Geared Up For Heart Surgery | 
David Letterman Makes An Apology Through Show | 
