Saturday 31 May 2008

Tenor Giuseppe Di Stefano dies, 86

The legendary Italian tenor Giuseppe Di Stefano has died in Milan.
Di Stefano, who was 86, had suffered poor health after being attacked during a robbery at his Kenyan holiday home in 2004.
The tenor was treated for serious head injuries and went into a coma while in hospital in Milan last December.
Born in Sicily, Di Stefano made his operatic debut in 1946 and gave the late Luciano Pavarotti his big break when illness forced him out of a performance of 'La Boheme' at Covent Garden in London in 1963; Pavarotti performed as his replacement.
During his career Di Stefano made many records with Pavarotti and Maria Callas.

Skanfrom

Skanfrom   
Artist: Skanfrom

   Genre(s): 
electroexperimental
   



Discography:


Talking Translator (EP)   
 Talking Translator (EP)

   Year: 2001   
Tracks: 6




 






Smallville star now a Street Fighter

'Smallville' star Kristin Kreuk is to play the lead role in the big screen version of the video game 'Street Fighter'.
The film website comingsoon.net says that 'Street Fighter: Legend of Chun-Li!' is due to start filming in Thailand in March 2008.
The story focuses on fighter Chun-Li's (Kreuk) quest for justice.
Kreuk plays Lana Lane in 'Smallville'; her other credits include the films 'Partition' and 'EuroTrip'.

Kerry Katona checks into clinic

Kerry Katona has reportedly checked in to the Priory clinic in order to receive treatment for depression.
According to her publicist Max Clifford the star was readmitted to the clinic as part of her regular treatment for bi-polar disorder.
Clifford said: "Everything is good in terms of her marriage and career-wise."
"She suffers from bi-polar disorder. Some days she is down. There is nothing different at the moment."
Filming for Katona's MTV show 'Crazy in Love' has been "placed on hold this week", according to the television channel.
Katona is due to give birth to her fourth child in May.

Claymates Rejoice! Aiken's Baby Makin'

Clay AikenWell, that's one way to show the measure of a man.

Clay Aiken is expanding the ranks of the Claynation by one, expecting a child with music producer Jaymes Foster this...


My Cat Is An Alien; Thurston Moore

My Cat Is An Alien; Thurston Moore   
Artist: My Cat Is An Alien; Thurston Moore

   Genre(s): 
Rock
   



Discography:


from the earth to the Spheres   
 from the earth to the Spheres

   Year: 2004   
Tracks: 2




 





Indy To Set Box-office Record

Henry Marshall And The Playshop Family

Henry Marshall And The Playshop Family   
Artist: Henry Marshall And The Playshop Family

   Genre(s): 
Easy Listening
   



Discography:


Mantras III - A Little Bit Of Heaven   
 Mantras III - A Little Bit Of Heaven

   Year: 1998   
Tracks: 8




 






Amy Winehouse: 'No action to be taken' over drugs video

No action will be taken against Amy Winehouse in relation to a video handed to police.

The footage which was given to police in January showed the singer smoking a substance which was believed to be illegal drugs.

A statement issued by the singer's spokesperson said: "(Police) have now concluded their enquiries and no charges will be brought. Amy's bail date to return to Limehouse police station has been cancelled, bringing this matter to an end."

The singer was said to be "pleased" about the decision and is looking forward to playing the summer festivals - her itinerary includes slots at T In The Park festivals, Glastonbury and V.