Monthly Archives: November 2012

Dr. Dre ranks as highest-paid musician

California native Dre, 47, became one of the leading names in hip-hop and rap in the early 1990s and has worked with artists including Eminem and Snoop Dogg. Along with his extensive back catalog, Dre’s lucrative headphones business, Beats by … Continue reading

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Strong like a rock

Chinese veteran rocker, Cui Jian, has been entertaining his fans for 26 years. Chen Nan catches up with him on his upcoming concert and plans. Chinese godfather of rock ‘n’ roll, Cui Jian, plans to open a security guard company. … Continue reading

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Rihanna Is Unapologetic tops Billboard album chart

“Unapologetic,” which topped iTunes charts in 43 countries just hours after its release on November19, sold 238,000 copies according to Billboard, scoring the 24-year-old singer from Barbados her best opening sales week to date. The album’s lead single “Diamonds” landed … Continue reading

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Robbie Williams aims to seal solo legacy with tour

Williams told reporters on Monday he planned a 15-date European stadium tour kicking off in Manchester on June 19, 2013 and concluding in Tallinn, Estonia on August 20. “I’m buzzing. I’m ready to go. I haven’t done a tour of … Continue reading

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Chinese singer Is charity effort

Uta, winner of singing competition Rock The Web season one, sang two songs to raise money for orphans and kids from poor families at the 11th Annual Charity Gala Dinner of the EU-China Managers Association in Beijing on Nov 22. … Continue reading

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Producer offers sneak preview of Olympics song

LONDON — Music producer Mark Ronson has been working with Olympic hopefuls from five countries to create an anthem that fuses sounds from training with the beat of music. The three-time Grammy winner described the project Thursday as Coca-Cola unveiled … Continue reading

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Pink Floyd pig flies again to mark albums reissue

A large inflatable pig flew above London’s Battersea Power Station on Monday in a stunt designed to mark the re-issue of British band Pink Floyd’s 14 studio albums by record label EMI Music. The animal, measuring 30 feet long and … Continue reading

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One Direction makes Billboard history holds off Aguilera Del Rey

This is also the first time a British band have seen their first two albums debut at the top of the US Billboard 200 chart. Their first album “Up All Night” shot to the top of the chart with 176,000 … Continue reading

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Lindsay Lohan Liz Taylor

Let’s say that producing a movie with Lindsay Lohan is not for the faint of heart,” said executive producer Larry Thompson. “I turned 50 shades of white during production…But the risk was worth the rewards; the pain was worth the … Continue reading

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American Music Awards hits ratings low despite Bieber fever

The American Music Awards pulled in its lowest ever TV audience on Sunday, despite the presence of teen heart-throb Justin Bieber and Korean “Gangnam Style” sensation Psy. Related photos: Celebrities perform at American Music Awards According to ratings data issued … Continue reading

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