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Taylor finally puts West farce behind her to sweep awards
If anybody thought differently before, it is clear by now that in the world of country, rock and pop, 2009 has turned out to be year of Taylor Swift, the 19-year-old country crossover star, who captured five gongs at the annual American Music Awards in Los Angeles.
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U2 to headline Glastonbury's 40th birthday party
Monday, 23 November 2009
Irish rock giants U2 have been confirmed as the headline act for Glastonbury's 40th anniversary.
Eminem's 'Relapse: Refill' due out December 21
Monday, 23 November 2009
Eminem will release Relapse: Refill on December 21 on Aftermath/Interscope Records, acording to a November 19 announcement of the artist's website. The album is a re-release of Eminem's fifth studio album, Relapse, including seven bonus tracks.
British reality TV star's record-breaking album goes on sale
Monday, 23 November 2009
British reality TV singing sensation Susan Boyle's debut album went on sale Monday, having already become the most pre-ordered CD in the history of online retailer Amazon.
Swift and Jackson sweep American Music Awards
Monday, 23 November 2009
The American Music Awards' long list of performances on Sunday night by the tops in Pop, Rock, R&B, and Country music genres displayed lots of theatrical costumes and sets from Lady Gaga's flaming piano to Jennifer Lopez's glittering boxing ring, but there were few surprises. As Taylor Swift took five awards including best artists and album, the most emotional moment was Whitney Houston's performance.
U2 to headline Britain's Glastonbury festival: organisers
Monday, 23 November 2009
Irish rockers U2 will headline Glastonbury Festival next year, making their first appearance at the British arts and music event as it celebrates its 40th anniversary, organisers said Monday.
Indie labels sign download deal
Sunday, 22 November 2009
After lengthy negotiations, the agency representing top UK artists such as Arctic Monkeys joins venture that will delight music lovers
The Jedward industry
Sunday, 22 November 2009
Rachel Shields: Everyone is leaping on the twins' bandwagon – from refuse companies to politicians.
Tweeting the history of opera
Sunday, 22 November 2009
The San Diego Opera has created the latest Twitter project involving opera fans worldwide. In early November the company began documenting the entire 400-plus years of opera history, one 140-character tweet at a time.
Bonnaroo Festival announces 2010 dates, pre-sale
Sunday, 22 November 2009
The ninth annual Bonnaroo Music and Arts Festival in Tennessee, USA, has been confirmed for June 10-13. Bonnaroo announced the news on November 19, also alerting fans to a holiday pre-sale that will offer reduced-priced tickets beginning November 27.
Florence and The Machine: pop witch with the bewitching voice
Saturday, 21 November 2009
Seated in a hotel lobby, this season's British pop phenomenon Florence and The Machine suddenly breaks into song, drawing staff and customers close and stopping passers-by in their tracks.
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1 One trial too many as Katie Price quits jungle
2 NME names top 50 albums of the decade
3 Meet Tiana, a Disney heroine like no other
4 100 Best Films: The final countdown, 20-1
5 London's film locations: Time for some new ones?
7 Swift and Jackson sweep American Music Awards
8 Observations: In line for the Skins revolution
9 Album: Lady Gaga, The Fame Monster (Polydor)
10 Twlight: the world's richest bloody franchise
12 Henry (age 51) wins award for best newcomer
14 The ten best: Bollywood movies
15 Last Night's Television - Gracie! BBC4; School of Saatchi, BBC2
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6 Byron in Love, By Edna O'Brien
7 A Serious Man, Joel and Ethan Coen, 105 Mins, (15)
8 The secret blood-sucking world of Mr Darcy
9 Hendrix hits top note again as best guitarist in history
10 'New Moon' number one around the world, breaks records
11 Tom Waits: a conversation with himself
12 BOOK REVIEW / Wild and rocky shores: 'Away' - Jane Urquhart: Bloomsbury, 15.99
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7Bruce Anderson: Iraq is inseparable from the personality of Tony Blair
8Clegg reveals Lib Dems are prepared to back Cameron
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