Author: Martin D'Anjou

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Musique

Mariah Carey Is Too Much of a Diva

Last weekend, the American singer was to perform in the Chinese territory.  Due to the extravagant last-minute demands of the star, promoters have decided to call the show off.

The event’s organisers refused to reveal the nature of the demands, but also added that poor ticket sales contributed to their decision.

Concerts Asia said in a statement placed on their website, "As promoters of the Mariah Carey Hong Kong concert, we have decided to cancel the event effective immediately due to both the poor response of public ticket sales and also due to specific last-minute demands which we find wholly unreasonable and not with the best interests of Hong Kong, us and also the fans."

The promoter also added that only 4,000 tickets had been sold for the concert, despite a significant advertising campaign.

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Musique

Jimi Hendrix At the Centre of Controversy

According to a company owned by the guitarist’s family, they are the rightful owners to the songs by Hendrix, including Purple Haze and Voodoo Chile.

The songs were sold Thursday as part of the estate of the late Michael Jeffery, Hendrix’s former manager, who died in 1973.

According to the family business, Experience Hendrix, they hold all of the rights to the songs and recordings of the musician.

Jimi Hendrix continues to sell about 600,000 albums each year world wide.

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Potins

Nicole Richie Seeks Medical Help

The 25 year-old woman has now entered a private clinic, "to undergo diagnostic treatment to determine why she’s not been putting on any weight. She is working with a team of doctors and specialists whose focus is nutrition."  The news was confirmed by Richie’s spokesperson in a statement to Access Hollywood.

The decision has also stalled production on the television series, in which Richie stars with Paris Hilton.

Simple Life producers said of the decision, "Everyone… supports Nicole and wishes her well. We consider her a part of our family and look forward to resuming production on ‘The Simple Life’ when she is ready."

For several months, rumours of a health problem have surrounded the daughter of singer Lionel Richie regarding her weight loss. 

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Potins

Angelina Jolie Faints on the Set

The star, who is in India to shoot the film, has fainted three times since filming begin earlier this month, confirms IOL.

Jolie, who gave birth to a daughter last May, has returned to work for the feature film.

Apparently, the actress fainted on October 10, while filming a very emotional scene.  A Mighty Heart recounts the story of Wall Street Journal reporter Daniel Pearl, who was assassinated by terrorists in Pakistan.  According to IOL, Jolie is playing the reporter’s wife, Marianne Pearl. 

Angelina Jolie has lost consciousness twice before, once after being chased by paparazzis on October 8.

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Musique

Justin Timberlake Announces European Tour

The European portion of Timberlake’s FutureSex/LoveShow tour will begin in Belfast, Ireland.

In addition, England, France, Germany, Italy, Switzerland, Austria, Norway, Denmark, Sweden and the Netherlands will be visited.

Members of the singer’s American fan club will soon be able to buy tickets for his North American tour.  The date tickets will go on sale for Europe has not been announced.

The second solo disc from Justin Timberlake, FutureSex/LoveSounds, is number one in several countries and has already sold more than four million copies in just a few weeks.

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Musique

Andy Taylor Leaves Duran Duran

In a statement from the group, Duran Duran explains that the working relationship with the guitarist has become impossible.

The decision came even though Duran Duran is still touring North America.  The remaining shows will be performed with a new guitarist.

The band’s remaining members, Simon Le Bon, Nick Rhodes, John and Roger Taylor, explained in a statement, "Although obviously disappointed and saddened about this, we are excited about the next chapter of the Duran Duran story."

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Cinéma

Charlize Theron to Ride the Ferris Wheel

Ferris Wheel is a drama which tells the story of an 11 year-old girl who wants to contact the mother who abandoned her.

Theron, 31, earned an Oscar for her role in the film Monster.  The project will start filming soon in Canada.

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Musique

Stars to Sing At Nobel Ceremony

The event will take place on December 11 in Oslo, Norway.  Hosted by Sharon Stone and Anjelica Huston, the evening will honour Muhammad Yunus.

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Potins

Elizabeth Hurley To Wed

According to the Star Observer in Sydney, the Austin Powers star will marry in the 18th century castle in the village of Delwara, India.

The paper added that the nuptials will include elephants and camels, and will be performed on a flowered platform built for the occasion.

A hotel manager has claimed that Hurley’s future mother-in-law has spent a night at the hotel’s presidential suite to prepare for the event.

Nayar proposed to Hurley at the hotel, and since then the two have been intent on marrying there.

In addition for her film career, Elizabeth Hurley has enjoyed success as a model.  Arun Nayar is an Indian textile millionaire.

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Musique

Don Henley Honoured

The Hotel California singer will be named the MusiCares Person of the Year for 2007.  The philanthropic work of Henley, who is also a drummer for the Eagles, will be recognised on February 7 in Los Angeles.

Henley, who has also enjoyed success as a solo artist, has been an active environmentalist for several years.

MusiCares was founded in 1989.  The organisation brings puts help from the music world in the service of humanity.