Archive for September, 2008

Mark Ronson and Daisy Lowe break up

Monday, September 15th, 2008

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Superstar DJ Mark Ronson, the pop guru behind Amy Winehouse and Lily Allen, has split from his girlfriend, Agent Provocateur model Daisy Lowe – with friends blaming the 14-year age gap between them.

The sudden split follows a heated argument four days ago. A source said: ‘Mark is not coming to London. He and Daisy had a row over something small which escalated into something rather big.

A source said: ‘Despite his party-boy image, Mark’s quite serious and just wants to meet the right girl and settle down. That was an issue for Daisy, who is still quite young at heart.

Amy Winehouse a no show AGAIN

Monday, September 15th, 2008

This time Amy Winehouse was a noshow for her own birthday party. The was meant to be in attendance at a trendy London nightclub where the guestlist included  Mark Ronson, Adele and Adele but a source tells The Sun: “Amy was standing in front of the mirror telling everyone how rough she looked. They couldn’t get her out. Remi had organised the night and made a huge effort. They had a huge row.”

Amy Winehouse back on the wheels of steel

Tuesday, September 9th, 2008

Troubled Back to Black singer AMY WINEHOUSE is to have a second try-out as a DJ – after she disappointed partygoers at her first London club night by not playing a single record.  Amy was due to hit the decks at the launch of her own club night at the Monarch pub in June. But baffled the partygoers by merely dancing around the DJ booth while a someone else played the music.

Now Winehouse has announced that she is to host another club night at the Monarch on Thursday 11 Sept 08,  playing tunes along with DJ Bioux.

The night is called ‘Snakehips’ and is billed as a mix of 1960s girl groups, northern soul, beat and doo-wop tunes.

This should be an interesting night out.

Forbes Top 20 Hip-Hop Rich List

Wednesday, September 3rd, 2008

Despite poor sales of his new G-Unit album, 50 Cent has come out top, beating last year’s champion Jay-Z, on the latest Forbes Hip-Hop Cash Kings list thanks to an estimated $150 million worth.

Top 20 Hip-Hop rich list:

01 – 50 Cent – $150 million
02 – Jay-Z – $82 million
03 – Diddy – $35 million
04 – Kanye West – $30 million
05 – Timbaland – $22 million
06 – Pharrell Williams – $20 million
07 – Swizz Beats – $17 million
08 – Snoop Dogg – $16 million
09 – Dr. Dre – $15 million
10 – Ludacris – $14 million
11 – T.I. – $13 million
12 – Lil Wayne – $13 million
13 – Eminem – $12 million
14 – Common – $10 million
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– Akon – $12 million
16 – Jermaine Dupri – $11 million
17 – Lil Jon – $11 million
18 – Outkast – $10 million
19 – Chamillionaire – $10 million
20 – The Game – $10 million

DMC World DJ Championships 2008

Wednesday, September 3rd, 2008

The DMC World DJ Championships 2008 are being held on Friday 26th and Saturday 27th September at IndigO2 in London. International heats are taking place now, across the globe, and if the UK competition was anything to go by, once again standards have been ramped up a notch this year.

BATTLE FOR WORLD SUPREMACY & WORLD TEAM CHAMPIONSHIP – Friday 26th September
PERFORMERS : Million Dan with Full Live Crew & Jungle Drummer Vs DJ Fu (Live)

DMC WORLD DJ FINAL – Saturday 27thSeptember
PERFORMERS : Killa Kela (Full Live Show), DJ Rafik (DMC World Champion 2007) & DJ Vajra (4 X DMC USA Finalist) performing a special VJ set
Doors : Saturday : 7pm -11.30pm

Hosted by MC TRIP, KILLA KELA, BILLY BIZNIZZ

GQ awards ceremony at London’s Royal Opera House

Wednesday, September 3rd, 2008

The night was hosted by singers Sir Elton John and Lily Allen and presenters included Carol Vorderman, actress Thandie Newton and Jerry Hall.

Boris Johnson was been presented with an award by style gurus Trinny and Susannah. The London Mayor was named Politician of the Year at the celebrity-packed GQ Men of the Year awards.

Rock group Led Zeppelin have won an outstanding achievement prize at the GQ Men of the Year Awards, while producer Mark Ronson was named top maverick.
Steven Coogan won Actor of the Year, and footballer Rio Ferdinand took the Editor’s Special Award.

James Corden, of Gavin And Stacey fame, was presented with the gong for Breakthrough Talent by his co-star and co-writer Ruth Jones.

TV chef Gordon Ramsay won Entrepreneur of the Year, presented by Liz Hurley.

Radio 2 DJ Chris Evans was named Radio Personality of the Year and veteran crooner Tony Bennett won the Inspiration gong,

Keane performed the band’s new single Spiralling at the bash at London’s Royal Opera House.

The awards were voted for by staff at GQ magazine.

Leona Lewis out in London Town

Tuesday, September 2nd, 2008

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Leona Lewis and boyfriend Lou were spotted  this weekend leaving one of London’s exclusive nightclubs!
Leona released a new single – ‘Forgive me‘ (produced by Akon) and the video will premier in a few weeks.

Leona will soon be off to America so do some promo for her single ‘Better in time’ what is flying up the US charts and soon will be in the top 10, also her charity song ‘Just stand up’ featuring stars such as Mariah, Beyonce and Rihanna was released 2 days ago and is shooting up the iTunes chart. It will be #1 for sure in a week or 2!