Profile
Famous as :
Singer, songwriterBirth Name :
Björk GuðmundsdóttirBirth Date :
November 21, 1965Birth Place :
ReykjavÃk, IcelandSpouse :
Thor Eldon, Matthew Barney (media artist, since 2000)Claim to fame :
Album "Debut" (1993)
Carmen Electra Performs Burlesque Show at a Hollywood Club
August 01, 2008 11:08:47No stranger to burlesque, Carmen Electra is back to her root, performing a burlesque show at Les Femmes Cheries, which is a new event that aims to create original Hollywood glamor by mixing cabaret, heart-pumping rock, classic pin-up beauties and high fashion. She managed to create a jaw-dropping show when during the event, held at the Key Club in Hollywood, California, she also performed the so-called "a red-hot act."
Used to be one of The Pussycat Dolls, Carmen took the stage in black satin bra and knickers with a sheer black body over the top. The Sun has the raunchy pictures of Carmen while she was performing the burlesque show.
Video Premiere: Bjork's 'Wanderlust'
April 01, 2008 10:04:02Bjork's music video for her single "Wanderlust", the fourth single from "Volta", has been premiered on Yahoo! Music on Monday, March 31. True to Bjork's eccentric nature, the video is once again putting visual effects and implicit ideas that have been her signature in her works.
The video reportedly is shot by Bay Area team Encyclopedia Pictura, who have done works for Grizzly Bear, in New York City, using stereoscopic 3D system that enables rich textures to be seen. Choreographer Chris Elam works with artistic director Misnomer Dance for the clip that shows Bjork and her 'beasts' companion traveling down the river.
Bjork's Implicit Political Message Caused Controversy in China
March 05, 2008 03:03:46Often outspoken singer Bjork caused a controversy when she performed in China and chanted "Tibet! Tibet!" during her final set "Declare Independence". The Icelandic singer appeared at Shanghai International Gymnastic Center on March 2 as a mean to promote her latest album "Volta" but caused political controversy instead.
Her chanting of "Tibet" is taken as a favor for independence for the region. China has ruled Tibet since 1951, and talk of independence is taboo. While the occupation of Tibet remains controversial, most Chinese see the region as an integral part of China.
Bjork Announces Tour Dates and 3-D Music Video Plan
February 16, 2008 11:02:44Bjork has moved on with the next single from her 2007-released album, "Volta". The Icelandic singer will not only lift "Wanderlust" as an ordinary single, but she will also make its music video in 3-D.
The single should be on the market by April 14 in CD and 12 inches format, completed with remixes from Matthew Herbert, Mark Stent and Ratatat. There will also be a DVD version that includes the 3-D music video and its special spectacles to watch the video.
Vocal Chord Swollen, Bjork Cancels Australian Gig
January 25, 2008 12:01:39Icelandic star Bjork was slated to perform at an Australian music festival on Friday, January 25 but had to disappoint her fans when she cannot turn up. The singer apparently has a swollen vocal chords that forced her to cancel the show.
Bjork played a gig at the Opera House on Wednesday, January 24 night when she was told by doctors to rest her voice, which eventually took impact on the next day performance. The gigs are part of Sydney's Big Day Out event where other international acts like Arcade Fire, Dizzee Rascal and LCD Soundsystem are also participating.
Singing Sensation Bjork Attacked a Journalist
January 14, 2008 10:01:01Bjork is at it again. The Icelandic singing sensation attacked a news photographer on her arrival at Auckland International Airport Sunday, January 13.
Bjork, who first rose to fame for her debut album "Debut" released in 1993, had just arrived at the airport early that day when a New Zealand Herald photographer named Glenn Jeffrey photographed her arriving at 7.50 A.M.
Video Premiere: Bjork's 'Declare Independence'
December 08, 2007 09:12:30Bjork decides to go with the pro again for the clip of her third single from 'Volta'. The Icelandic singer teams up with renown French director Michel Gondry, who is famous for his artistic visual and concept, for the music video of 'Declare Independence'.
The clip that was premiered on AOL on Thursday, December 6, was shot back in October in New York City. Like many of Gondry's works, frame angle switching is present along with numerous colors.
Bjork's Video Competition Winner Found!
August 09, 2007 01:08:38
Winner of Bjork's video competition for single 'Innocence' has been announced. Contestant from France naming themselves Fred&Annabelle came out the champion after their video impressed Bjork and viewers.
Out of 500 entries, Bjork chose the animated video that presents the Icelandic singer's face in a cartoon frame with numerous colors and pattern. View the winning video below.
Bjork Touring to North America
July 14, 2007 02:07:14
Bjork will finally land in North American for a tour that supports her latest album "Volta". The controversial Icelandic singer will drop by this September for six dates.
First stop will be Toronto, O.N. on September 8 which will held its V Festival. Bjork will then visit Detroit, M.I. on Sept. 11, Austin, T.X. on Sept 14, Atlanta, G.A. on Sept. 17, Montreal, B.C. on Sept 21 and finally wind down at New York's Madison Square Garden on Sept. 24.
More Details on Bjork's "Volta"
April 03, 2007 10:04:14
More details have been revealed in Bjork's upcoming album "Volta" including the list of tracks, the album's artwork and the first single release.
There will be 10 tracks in the album that is due May 8 via Atlantic Records and while it still keeps her trademark of using lots of instruments in her music, this time Bjork adds more human vocal to the contemplative songs. She pours her 'aggressiveness' in songs like "Earth Intruders," "Vertebrae by Vertebrae" and "Declare Independence", in the sense that they feature her high pitch tunes. Some of the songs are on the other hand, 'milder' like the self-explanatory "Hope", love song "Dull Flame of Desire" and also motherhood telling "My Juvenile".
The Smashing Pumpkins Returns with Album and Festivals
March 17, 2007 11:03:16
Definitely a huge comeback from The Smashing Pumpkin as the alternative band offers a new album and a number of festivals this year. First album after breakups in 2000, "Zeitgeist" is due July 2007 and Pinkpop Festival marks its first headlining gig.
In February 2007, vocalist Billy Corgan posted a MySpace bulletin indicating that "Zeitgeist", will be released exactly at 7:07 a.m. on July 7, which means 07-07-07. Highly anticipated, the album is promoted through several festivals. Pinkpop festival starts on May 28 in Netherlands then stops at several other countries such as Germany, Portugal, and Italy before finishes on June 17 at Interlaken, Switzerland.
Hints on Bjork's Sixth Studio Album "Volta"
March 03, 2007 10:03:33
Following the phenomenal album "Medúlla" which was released in 2004, Bjork has set to confirm the release of her sixth studio album on May 7, 2007 under the name "Volta".
It has been reported that Bjork herself has got her hands in the entire production of this album. She has also gone solo in the process of writing the songs, but tapped several artists to collaborate in the album. The lists comprised are Mark Bell from LFO and American rapper Timbaland.
This Year's Sasquatch! Music Festival Headliners
February 21, 2007 11:02:25
Among the headliners for this year's Sasquatch! Music Festival are Bjork, Beastie Boys, Arcade Fire, Interpol, and M.I.A.. As of this year, the festival is set to take place May 26-27 at the Gorge Amphitheatre in George, Wash.
Sasquatch! Music Festival is a music festival held annually at the Gorge Amphitheatre in George, Washington. It is presented by the House of Blues. Tickets for the 6th annual Sasquatch! Music Festival will go on sale beginning March 3 at 10 a.m. and will cost $55 U.S. per day until March 4. After March 5, tickets are $65 per day; week-of tickets are $75 per day. For more information about ticket sales and camping arrangements, check out www.sasquatchfestival.com.
Timbaland Announces Details on Second LP
February 16, 2007 04:02:15
It's been eight years now that Timbaland brings to the surface details on his second solo album, a follow up to his debut "Tim's Bio" which was released in 1998.
The forthcoming album, titled "Timbaland Presents Shock Value", is scheduled for a March 28th release date and includes collaborations with Bjork, The Hives, Jay-Z, She Wants Revenge, Snoop Dogg, Fall Out Boy and Elton John.
Bjork Readying Her Forthcoming Sixth Studio Album
January 23, 2007 03:01:00
The details have been revealed on Bjork's forthcoming sixth studio album.
The LP, which is the follow up to the singer's 2004 "Medúlla", is scheduled for a late spring release.
The Coachella Valley Music & Arts Festival Headliners
January 23, 2007 02:01:51
Political rap/metal legends Rage Against the Machine will be reuniting to headline one night of the upcoming Coachella festival. The reunion, however, is expected to be for one-night only.
In what will be the music group first reunion in seven years, the Rage Against the Machine will be joined by numbers of other musicians as the headliners at the 2007 Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival, including Red Hot Chili Peppers, Bjork, another reunited band Crowded House, Arcade Fire, Willie Nelson, The Decemberists, Arctic Monkeys, and The Roots just to name a few.
The World's Most Eccentric Celebrities
January 11, 2006 03:01:05In a recent poll held by BBC's Homes and Antiques magazine, Bjork is the first name comes up on the very top position of "The World's Most Eccentric Celebrities." Speaking on her winning, Bernie Herlihy, editor of the related magazine explained that readers choose the singer as the most bizarre star thanks to "her quirky dress sense and very individual type of music."
Also she said "She's known by the public for pretty crazy things like having an altercation with a journalist." On the 2nd position is former world boxing champion Chris Eubank, and at 3rd is goalkeeper-turned-commentator David Icke. Ranked 4th is actor Tom Baker, ahead of television star and former rocker Ozzy Osbourne at 5th. The other celebrities included in the poll, involved nearly 6,000 voters, are John McCririck, Patrick Moore, Vivienne Westwood, Jimmy Savile and Uri Geller, all of whom rounding out the Top 10 position.
