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Archive for September 2007

September 24th, 2007

Music Blog Spotlight: Killed By The Video Star

If you’re a music video junkie like me, you may want to check out Killed By The Video Star, b5media’s film clip blog. The videos here are something special, from the very clever to the downright bizarre.
Blogger and aspiring filmmaker Chris Cullari offers his entertaining expert commentary on the carefully chosen clips. Chris definitely knows […]

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September 24th, 2007

Australian Idol Goes Disco

Last night our Australian Idol hopefuls showed they can bust a move with outstanding disco grooves. There were plenty of top-notch performances, but last night’s standout was Matt Corby who scored the season’s first touchdown.

Tarisai Vushe started the night with the disco classic “Hot Stuff.” She definitely looked the part, but I wasn’t entirely convinced […]

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September 23rd, 2007

Second Release for Sarah McLeod

Rock chick Sarah McLeod has been a permanent fixture on the Aussie music scene since the nineties, thanks to her work with The Superjesus and massive solo album Beauty Was a Tiger. It’s been a little quiet on the Sarah front lately, but we won’t have to wait too long for a new album.
Sarah’s currently […]

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September 22nd, 2007

Darren Hayes Cautioned After Arrest

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Darren Hayes has been issued with a formal caution following his recent arrest on suspicion of racial abuse.
Darren admitted he argued with a member of staff at the Busaba Eathai restaurant, but denied the row had a racist element.
“I could never think, let alone utter […]

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September 21st, 2007

New Acts for Sold Out Homebake Show

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A whole lot of new acts have just been added to the already stellar Homebake lineup. But if you haven’t already grabbed your tickets, you’re too late. This year’s show sold out in record time. We did warn you!
If you got in early, […]

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September 21st, 2007

Prank Angers Idol’s Nice Judge

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She’s known as Australian Idol’s “nice judge,” but Marcia Hines wasn’t smiling when she was on the end of a Channel Nine prank.
Marcia and her daughter Deni were lunching at the Rangoon Racquet Club in Crows Nest when the stunt, part of the new hidden camera […]

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September 20th, 2007

Young Divas Snub Ricki-Lee’s Wedding

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200 guests attended Ricki-Lee Coulter’s recent wedding to long-term beau James Baddington. Her Australian Idol pals Casey Donovan, Amali Ward, and Marty Worrall were there. But where were her former band mates, the Young Divas?
The official word from the Young Divas’ management is that Paulini […]

By lkatulka -- 3 comments

September 20th, 2007

Stars Play For Max Merritt

Aussie music royalty will turn out for a massive Max Merritt benefit show at Melbourne’s Palais Theatre on October 21.
The singer, best known for his hit “Slipping Away,” is suffering from Goodpastures Syndrome, a rare condition that has attacked his lungs and kidneys.
Concert for Max will feature an all-star line-up including Ross Wilson, James Reyne, […]

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September 19th, 2007

Sneaky Sound System Tops ARIA Noms

Sneaky Sound System has showed they’ll be a force to be reckoned with at this year’s Australian Recording Industry Association (ARIA) Awards. The dance outfit has led the nominations, with nods in six categories including best group, best dance album, and album of the year.
The John Butler Trio isn’t far behind with five nominations. Their […]

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September 19th, 2007

Tori Amos @ Civic Theatre, Newcastle - September 18

Last night American songstress Tori Amos brought her breathtaking American Doll Posse Tour to Newcastle. Each show is divided into two distinct and unique parts. The first brings one of the American Dolls, made famous by her latest album, to life. Tori appears as one of the five unique characters which represent facets of the […]

By lkatulka -- 3 comments

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