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British Acts Dominating 2008 World Music Awards Winners List
November 10, 2008 10:11:00Several artists from around the world gathered in Monaco on Sunday, November 9 to witness the crowning of the best in music at the 2008 World Music Awards. The U.K. acts dominated most of the winners list. Leona Lewis took two prizes at the same time, Best New Artist and Pop Female, but it was Coldplay's night as the rock band brought home three nods.
Apart from named the world's top-selling act this year for "Viva la Vida", Coldplay also took the honor as Best Rock Group and the Best Act from Great Britain. Unfortunately the band were not there to attend the show and accept the awards. The huge sale of "Viva la Vida" proves the success of the marketing strategy that gave away the album's first single "Violet Hill" for free via the Internet.
The Beatles' Paul McCartney and Ringo Starr to Reunite?
May 05, 2008 04:05:06Fans of legendary band The Beatles are feeling the roller coaster ride by recent rumors saying a possible reunion between the band's remaining members, Paul McCartney and Ringo Starr. The two members reportedly could be reunited to perform at the Sound City music festival in Liverpool.
On the festival which will be held from May 27-30, Paul who has already been confirmed as one of the performers is rumored to will take Ringo to perform with him together. The speculation comes from Beatles fans themselves, after receiving the news that the band's bassist preposition to stage the event under his production company was approved by the Liverpool City Council.
Ringo Starr Goes Digital for Solo Catalogue
June 18, 2007 04:06:14
If Paul McCartney has had his sparkle this year, his ex-band mate in The Beatles Ringo Starr would also like his. The 66 years old singer sealed a deal with Capitol/EMI to release his catalogue online.
His classics from albums "Beacoups of Blues" (1970) and "Ringo" (1973) will be made available for downloading starting from August 28. Also available online is "Photograph: The Very Best of Ringo Starr", a compilation containing his best hits like "It Don't Come Easy" and "Sentimental Journey". The album will also be released in a CD format and CD/DVD package featuring a film and video clips bonuses.
Ringo Starr to Honor Oasis at the Brit Awards
February 06, 2007 03:02:23
Ringo Starr has been tapped to be the guest presenter of the Brit Awards, during which the former Beatle will present pop-rockers Oasis with the prestigious Outstanding Contribution to Music Award.
The Brit's Awards is slated to take place February 14th at London's Earls Court. With Starr in hand replacing Johnny Depp who backed out at the last minute because of scheduling conflicts, the award event will become the first time ever that Oasis, a big fan of The Beatles, gets the chance to meet one of their heroes.
The Beatles' "Love" to be Released Next Month
October 04, 2006 09:10:00
The Beatles is back and about to give fans their newest music album. The new effort, titled "Love", was created from a past suggestion by the late George Harrison and Cirque du Soleil founder Guy Laliberté.
Producer Sir George Martin and his son, Giles Martin were the two persons working on the set after getting permission from Paul McCartney, Ringo Starr, John Lennon's widow Yoko Ono, and George Harrison's widow Olivia Harrison.
The Super "Ringo Starr" Hero
January 31, 2005 11:01:15Former Beatles drummer Ringo Starr has joined forces with comic book creator Stan Lee to create a new cartoon series portrays Starr as an evil-battling, unwilling Earth-saving superhero with a great sense of rhythm. On top of that, both of them have also planned to create the superhero project for television and DVD.
Has been so long waiting for such chance, Starr admits to be very excited to become a reluctant superhero and that he really enjoys to work alongside the famous Lee.
