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Fans Upset by Steep Bon Jovi Prices
Posted by Andru Edwards Categories: Artist News, Concerts / Tours, Rock,
Bon Jovi has been blasted for “ludicrous” ticket prices for their London tour.
The “We Weren’t Born to Follow” rockers are set to play a string of dates at the city’s O2 Arena starting June 7, but fans are upset they will have to pay up to a staggering $2100 to see their idols.
General admission to the shows costs $73 for the cheapest seats, rising to $327, while the price of the highest-banded premium tickets has led angry fans to call for a boycott of the concerts.
One wrote on the group’s website: “I am going to stand up for what I believe in and use my earnings to feed my kids rather than lining some fat cat’s pockets.” Another added: “After writing an album about the world’s problems with the recession the prices are just a mockery.”
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Johnny Depp to Perform with Babybird
Posted by Andru Edwards Categories: Performances,
Johnny Depp is to play guitar live with his favorite British band.
The Pirates of the Caribbean actor is being lined up to appear with Babybird next month when they make their comeback at a small London venue.
Johnny, 46, has already played a large part in the “You’re Gorgeous” hitmakers’ return, by directing the video to the first single from their new album Ex-Maniac. He was pictured on the set of the video with British actor Stephen Graham, whom he starred alongside in Public Enemies.
Babybird previously revealed that Johnny was instrumental in getting the album made, after he introduced frontman Stephen Jones to some of his music producer friends. “Grammy nominated producers Bruce Witkin and Ryan Dorn were introduced to Jones by long-time Babybird fan Johnny Depp, who also makes a cameo appearance on the new recording,” a spokesperson for the group said.
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Whitney Houston Touring the UK
Posted by Andru Edwards Categories: Artist News, Concerts / Tours, R&B / Soul,
Whitney Houston is planning to tour the UK for the first time in over a decade.
The “I Look to You” singer will play five arena dates starting next April in venues across England and Scotland.
“This is my first full tour since the My Love Is Your Love tour in 1999 and I am so excited to be performing for my fans around the world after all this time,” Whitney said. “I am putting together a great show and cannot wait to perform the songs from my new album Look to You along with some of your favorites.”
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London Tribute Concert Planned for Jackson
Posted by Veronica Santiago Categories: Concerts / Tours, Rumors, Videos, Pop,
Ever since Michael Jackson’s death, there had been whispers about a possible tribute tour. Now it appears London may finally get a chance to celebrate the King of Pop’s music.
According to the Hollywood Reporter, there are plans to hold a concert on August 29 in the 02 Arena. That date would have marked Michael’s 51st birthday. Although it’s unclear whether Jackson’s siblings will be performing at this event, AEG Live President Randy Phillips said this might be a possibility during an earlier interview.
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Is Jackson Family Considering Concert Tour?
Posted by Veronica Santiago Categories: Concerts / Tours, Rumors, Pop,
Even though refunds are now being offered for Michael Jackson’s tour, there had been rumors that his siblings could pick up some of the pieces.
Just yesterday, it was reported that the Jackson clan - including sister Janet - was considering doing a tribute tour in their brother’s honor. This supposedly could have meant performances on some of Michael’s old London dates. It also might have meant stops in the United States. It’s not clear now how the upcoming refunds would affect a gathering, if at all.
The family would have reportedly performed songs done by or with the King of Pop.
Read More | Billboard
Refunds Being Offered for Michael Jackson Tickets
Posted by Veronica Santiago Categories: Artist News, Concerts / Tours,
NOTE: Refunds are only being offered to those who “purchased tickets through authorized agents.”
Later this week, refunds for Michael Jackson’s planned concerts will be offered in full.
Although many will still have to eat the cost of the flights they purchased, they will at least get back the service fees they were charged along with the ticket price.
Those wanting to remember the King of Pop could opt for a piece of memorabilia instead. Up until August 14, fans can choose to receive a commemorative concert ticket in lieu of a refund. The souvenirs, printed with the lenticular process, were designed by the artist himself.
Both options will become available starting on July 1. More information will be offered at MichaelJacksonLive.com.
Read More | Rolling Stone
Michael Jackson’s London Concerts Postponed
Posted by Veronica Santiago Categories: Concerts / Tours, Pop,
Some of the first people in line for Michael Jackson may now be one of the last to see him in concert.
In a statement released today by AEG, the kickoff for Jackson’s London tour is being pushed back a whole five days. Unfortunately, this may actually mean a delay of a whole eight months for some.
“Due to the sheer magnitude of the This Is It concerts at the O2 Arena promoters and producers AEG Live and Kenny Ortega, Michael’s directorial partner and creative collaborator have elected to move back a few of the opening shows in order to meet the challenges presented by such a massive and technically complex show,” the concert promoter stated.
The first concert slated for July 8 will now take place on July 13. Those who had tickets for any of the next three shows will have to wait until March 2010. (July 10th is now March 1; July 12 is now March 3; July 14 is now March 6.)
Refunds are being made available for those who cannot attend their rescheduled show.
Read More | CNN
Michael Jackson to Perform 50 Sold Out London Shows
Posted by Veronica Santiago Categories: Concerts / Tours, Pop,
For at least 50 nights in the upcoming year, Michael Jackson will be seen in public without his hospital mask.
Just last week, the singer announced he would be hitting the stage once again for 10 shows at England’s O2 Arena. Days later, 40 additional dates were added.
Within a short period of time, every single ticket for Jackson’s 50 concerts were snatched up. Approximately 750,000 were sold today at a rate of 11 per second. In total, over 1 million seats were bought since an earlier presale.
Michael, who has not done a full concert since 2001, claims these perfomances will be his last in London. The first half of his run begins July 9 and goes through September. The gigs then resume next January with the finale on February 24.
Read More | Billboard
Don’t Forget the Lyrics, Miley Cyrus!
Posted by K.C. Morgan Categories: Music, Prime Time, Reality, Specials, Video,
During a sexy London TV performance that some say was far too mature for the sweet 16 singer, Miley Cyrus strutted around stage in short shorts as she frolicked to her new single. There’s only one problem: Cyrus doesn’t know all the words to her song.
Watch the above video to see the performance of “Fly on the Wall” - you’ll find the slip-up about one and a half minutes in. After the number was over, Cyrus flashed a grin at one of her back-up dancers and said “I forgot the words!”
Disney really shouldn’t overwork their biggest star so hard. Come on guys, let her learn the songs before she performs them.
Read More | LA Times
Embarrassing Outfit of the Day: Geri Halliwell
Posted by Veronica Santiago Categories: Music, Fashion Police, Red Carpet,
Geri Halliwell brought her own kind of spice to the 2008 BAFTA Children’s Awards in London last night.
Despite a seemingly flawless appearance from the front, Halliwell’s ensemble had one major issues in back. Her dress + wind = revealing red carpet number.
Granted - had she been wearing underwear, we wouldn’t be commenting on her exposed skin. But then we’d probably be criticizing her for pulling a Gwyneth Paltrow.
Argggh. Why don’t men ever have these wardrobe issues?
(Make sure to check out more of our Embarrassing Outfits.)
Read More | The Sun
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