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Elton John Plans Another Musical

The singer has again teamed with his partner, lyricist Bernie Taupin, creating a stage adaptation of two Anne Rice novels, Interview with the Vampire and The Vampire Lestat.

Entitled Lestat, the new musical will be presented for the first time in San Francisco, California at the Curran Theater.  The show will make it’s Broadway debut in the spring of 2006.

In other news, Elton John’s most recent stage production, Billy Elliott is opening in London this year.

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New Images of Star Wars – Episode III

The movie by the American filmmaker will be on screens around the world on May 19.  The trailer for the dark film is already online.

To watch the advertisements, click the following: spot 1, spot 2, spot 3.

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New Toys for Star Wars

Figurines, light sabres, clothes and other memorobilia will be found at stores around the world in a gigantic commercial collaboration.

Some shops will open their doors at midnight on April 2nd to show the creatures that George Lucas has created for the next saga.

It is estimated that sales from these items will reach over 325 million dollars US.

Star Wars – Revenge of the Sith will premier in theatres on May 19.

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Former 98 Degrees Star Runs for Mayor

Jeffre, 32, announced his candidacy Friday at a press conference at his alma mater.

The former singer explained his new career choice, "I’m very passionate about my community and I believe Cincinnati can and will be the role model for modernizing the American heartland."

Another former star of 98 Degrees, Nick Lachey – husband of singer Jessica Simpson – will attend a party Saturday to celebrate Jeffre’s entry.

98 Degrees was very successful in America, notably with the song Give Me Just One Night, in the fall of 2000.

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Musique

Lollapalooza is Back

Lollapalooza, one of the oldest and most important rock festivals, will happen in July.  Unlike previous festivals, this year it won’t be a traveling show, it will be held in Chicago.

According to the official website for Lollapalooza, 70 groups will play on five stages.  The final schedule of performances should be revealed on April 22.

The festival will be held on July 23-24 at Chicago’s outdoor Grant Park.  Tickets go on sale April 7.

According to early reports from the magazine Billboard, Beck, the Killers, Kings of Leon and Widespread Panic are all signed on to be part of the show.

Lollapalooza 2004 was cancelled due to low tickets sales, even with artists such as Morrissey, String Cheese Incident, Wilco, the Pixies, Flaming Lips and Sonic Youth.

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Robbie Williams asks for Help from Slash

According to the magazine Metal Hammer, the two men share the same passion for the Port Vale football club.

A source close to Robbie told Metal Hammer: "The pair met on the terraces of Vale Park last year where the idea for a collaboration first came up."

Since last February, Williams has been in the studio in Los Angeles to finish the album, temporarily called Diamond.  At the moment, the release date is scheduled for September.

Slash, who’s real name is Saul Hudson, is the former guitarist of Guns N’ Roses.  He is now in the group Velvet Revolver.

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Paris Hilton Asked to be Prostitute

The star of television’s Simple Life was offered the astronomical amount in a New York advertisement in the pages of the New York Daily News.

The author of the ad is a psychiatric patient using the name Pimp Juice.

It’s impossible to know if the open letter was part of an April Fool prank.

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Pitt and Jolie Take the Share Hotel Room

This news is more fuel for the rumours that Angelina Jolie is behind the recent divorce papers filed between Brad Pitt and his wife, actress Jennifer Aniston.

According to Britain’s The Sun, the room at the Parker Meridien in Palm Springs, California, is for a weekend promotion for the film Mr. and Mrs. Smith.  They reserved the room as a married couple using the names Mr. and Mrs. Pilaf during their two-day stay.

A source revealed: "Brad and Angelina jointly rented a suite at the Meridien hotel. It tied in with a publicity shoot for the movie but they registered as a married couple."

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Oasis Single Leaked on the Net

Apparently, the track appeared on the net after being played on a radion station in Poland.  The release of the single isn’t scheduled until May 16.

Lyla is from the new CD entitled Don’t Believe the Truth, which will be in stores at the end of May.

Oasis, who hasn’t commented on the leak, gave their first promotional concert today for their new album in Saltzburg, Austria.  The world tour officially begins in June.

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Sharon and Ozzy Escape a Fire

The accident occured at their Buckinghamshire, England residence.  The couple heard the smoke detectors and security alarms going off in the night, and awoke from sleep.  They were able to get out of their house, and save all their pets as well.

The two stars were not injured, but were treated for smoke inhalation.

Two employees were also in the home at the time of the fire.  According to the fire chief, the cause of the blaze may be electrical.  Damages are said to be minor.

It’s not the first time the Osbournes have had problems at this home.  Last November the house was robbed of millions of dollars of jewels.

Also, last year, Ozzy had a serious accident on his ATV on the grounds of the mansion.