Melody Plant

The New Kids on the Block recorded a song last week with a fellow 80s boy band, New Edition. The thing is the most infamous member, Bobby Brown, was cut out of the picture. The track called ‘Full Service’ will be on NKOTB’s as yet untitled upcoming album. Producer RedOne says “Donnie Wahlberg had this idea for a few months, since New Kids had the idea of getting back together really. Donnie’s been looking for that one track for all of them and I think we found it.” New Edition’s Ralph Tresvant recently spoke about the bands’ rumored feud saying “The thing people were going back and forth with was we’d been doing what we were doing for the longest [but] we couldn’t get cartoons and things that the white guys were getting. It was like, ‘wow’. But the guys themselves, we have mad love.”

Coldplay’s comeback show has been thrown into jeopardy after Chris Martin injured himself in rehearsals. The 31-year-old singer twisted his knee awkwardly during practice sessions ahead of the band’s date at London’s Brixton Academy on Monday, and is in excruciating pain.

A source said: “Chris has been in absolute agony with his knee. He’s had to strap it up and has been hobbling around the place. He doesn’t want to cancel the show so he is going to fight through the pain barrier.”

If the concert goes ahead it will showcase Coldplay’s much-anticipated fourth album ‘Viva La Vida, Or Death And All His Friends’, which was released yesterday.

Chris’ injury is not the band’s only setback. They have also been forced to postpone the start of their North American tour due to “production delays”. The run of shows was due to begin in Philadelphia on June 29 but will now start in Los Angeles on July 14.

A statement on their official website read: “The band have experienced some production delays which mean that the show simply won’t be ready for June 29. It’s very frustrating but they promise you a show worthy of your patience and understanding when they start in mid-July.”

OMG, they are, like, so hot! Oh wait, they aren’t really. But girls the world over think they hung the moon.

Nick, Joe, and Kevin were on hand Wednesday for the NYC premiere of their Disney channel original movie Camp Rock. The movie is set to air on Disney next Friday, June 20th.

Joe Jonas plays Shane who is the lead singer for a band called Connect Three. Nick plays Nate, a vocalist and guitarist, while Kevin plays Jason, the lead guitarist. Wow, they are really stretching the parts there!

The Jonas Brothers were spotted as they filmed the music video for their single ‘Kung Fu Grip’ on Thursday in San Pedro, California. 20-year old Kevin, 18-year old Joe and 15-year old Nick were seen dressed in a number of outfits for the video including karate uniforms and headbands. Nick was also seen dressed in a red wet suit while riding a speedboat. His scene had him jump out of the boat and fire a net gun at 2 other guys. Well that sounds interesting. However, some people are saying that the video might not be for ‘Kung Fu Grip’ but rather for ‘Burning Up’.

The Jonas Brothers were spotted in Los Angeles just as they got finished running a couple of errands on Tuesday. Mark your calendars now as the band of brothers consisting of 20-year old Kevin, 18-year old Joe and 15-year old Nick will be releasing their new album called ‘A Little Bit Longer’ on August 12. They recently talked to Popstar about their upcoming ‘Burnin’ Up’ tour where Nick said “We’re definitely talking about having some fire and maybe some explosions.” He even jokingly added “We’re going to [swallow swords of fire]!” Are we going to see a concert or a circus act?

With just seven weeks till D-day, Boyzone are pulling out all the stops to make sure they outdo The Spice Girls and Take That in the battle of the comebacks.

As well as working out like maniacs in the gym, I’ve heard whispers the boys have all vowed to sing live and have scaled heights to get eight burlesque dancers to sex up the show.

A source close to the band told me: “They are all well aware of how well The Spice Girls and Take That did and are doing anything and everything they can in a bid to make to sure they are the comeback kings. Ronan is the most obsessed. He saw The Spice Girls in concert three times to try and get ideas.

“They’ve held audition for super hot female dancers in a bid to outsex the ones that Take That danced with on stage. I’ve heard they will be writhing around in their underwear.

“They’re also worried about singing live. They came from an era when nobody used to sing on tour so they got away with it. Think of S Club and Steps. But now it’s all changed.”

The former Irish caners have also ditched the Guiness and turned into also turned into calorie counting health nuts in a bid for bodily perfection.

The source added: “In the old days the boys were a load of p*ss heads. But now they have given up the beer in an attempt to look as good as they can possibly look.”

The Sugababes nipped into a nude lap dancing bar this week — then kicked off their shoes for a go on the poles.

The girls got hot and steamy at Boutique gentlemen’s club following their after-show party at Manchester’s Red Rooms. And it seems the girls are big exotic dancing fans.

Gorgeous Keisha Buchanan told a fellow clubber she had blown thousand of pounds in a lap dancing club in Atlanta in the US.

Those Sugababes are certainly not as sweet as they look…

Spice Girls watch out…Brit award winner Adele wants to form the next generation of female supergroup — with Amy Winehouse, Katie Melua, Lily Allen and Kate Nash.

That sounds like trouble to me.

She said: “Amy, Katie, Lily, Kate and me all come from the same school. All of us represent most women in the world. If we were in a band I think it would be the best band ever. You don’t need to be a doll with tanned legs, blonde hair, big boobs and good lips. I really don’t think you have to be like that any more. We’re not afraid to speak our minds. I think everyone is entitled to an opinion whether it is good or horrible.”

And Adele might be knocking on her old Brit school mates’ doors sooner rather than later. The teenage singer, whose debut album 19 shot straight to No1 last month, said: “I want it soon as I want to be a mum and to be a wife.”

They’re the cutest thing in the music industry and a lot of people are wishing to corrupt them but alas, the Jonas Brothers will remain pure. Kevin, Joe and Nick all apparently practice abstinence and wear purity rings to prove it. Details Magazine covered the story with a very lengthy article.

The trio wear metal silver bands each tied with a promise that they’ll stay pure until marriage. 15-year old Nick’s ring was made at Disney World. 15-year old Joe’s ring is silver and is adorned with a cross. 20-year old Kevin’s ring is the ultimate oxymoron. He has a punk-rock purity ring from Tiffany as it’s covered with studs.

Sarah Harding is making moves behind the scenes to launch a solo career away from Girls Aloud. The Manc caner has been in touch with a select group of top music managers to sound them out in a bid to secure solo success after her girl band dream ends.

But so far she has been knocked back by operators including the team who put Lily Allen on the map and made Natasha Bedingfield a big name in the US.

An insider said: “Sarah has had an eye on her future for a long time. She knows girl bands only have a short shelf-life and that the dream wouldn’t last for ever”

Girls Aloud band member, Cheryl Cole is desperate to have children, claims bandmate Kim Walsh.

Cheryl is married to England soccer star Ashley Cole and admits that she wants a family, but promises to finish touring before she starts trying.

Kimberley said: “Cheryl will have kids first. She is the softest and has taken on the motherly role since getting married. She would happily have one but she is so committed to what we are doing right now. She would say, ‘But we have to do the tour!’

Kimberley, who has been dating Triple 8 singer Justin Scott since May 2006, also revealed she is looking forward to getting married and having children one day.

So it may not be long until I announce yet another celebrity pregnancy…

The girlfriend of Kaiser Chiefs front man Ricky Wilson is in a panic because he has become pals with Kylie Minogue. The reason behind this panic is because they have an agreement that he is allowed one “celebrity shag”; and his choice is Kylie.

Ricky and Kylie hit it off after meeting twice recently, including at Jools Holland’s Hootenanny on New Year’s Eve. And both are performing at the Brits next month - giving Ricky another chance to try his luck.

He admitted at the Brits nomination bash on Monday that the first album he ever bought was by Kylie. Then he revealed: “My girlfriend Storm agreed I’m allowed one celebrity shag and mine is Kylie.”

I think stardom might be going to his head if he thinks he can pull that one off.

And when asked who his bird’s celebrity shag was, he said: “Me, of course.”

Modesty indeed.

Females everywhere will need to learn the meaning of the words “Look, but don’t touch”. Especially with one band.

Indie rockers the Kings of Leon are refusing to be snapped with girl fans, because they’re sick of getting their bums grabbed.

The rockers have put the squeeze on screaming girls taking pics with them because they tend to get a bit too, er, hands on.

Frontman Caleb Followill said: “There’s too much grab-a**e action.”

The band, partial to wearing tight jeans, announced the ban in Oz this week.

Girls, you have been warned.

Madonna’s new album isn’t expected to drop until well into the next year but that isn’t stopping Timbaland from leaking one of the songs that he worked on with the Queen of Pop. The producer played ‘4 Minutes to Save the World’ at the Jingle Ball in Philadelphia on Sunday night. I just hope that he got her permission to do so.

The song also features Justin Timberlake and it’s pretty hot. How could it not be when you’ve got all that great talent working on it? I’m also hoping that the finished version has a lot less of Timbaland though.

Fall Out Boy got a total of zero Grammy nominations on Thursday mor

ning and come night time, bassist Pete Wentz showed just how much of a sore loser he was when he pitched a fit at the People magazine Grammy kick off party. Pete continues to be a sourpuss when he made a post on the band’s official blog.

In the blog titled “got bitterness? vs. a revelation on true connection (and the award goes to)” Pete reveals just how he felt about the lack of nominations but yet being asked to appear and even perform for a kick off party.

But apart from bitterness, Pete actually has a great point about relevance and acceptance in there. It’s a good read.

If their performance at the Victoria’s Secret fashion show was anything to go by, the Spice Girls concert wouldn’t be any good. But the thing is, that performance isn’t anything compared to the actual show because the show is really good!

Besides making LA fans go crazy by singing all their hits on Wednesday, Baby, Scary, Ginger and Sporty each belted out solo numbers. Mel C did ‘I Turn to You’, Scary made her own rendition of ‘Are You Gonna Go My Way’ and Ginger did ‘It’s Raining Men’. I forget what Baby sang but it brought the house down along with the other 3 nonetheless.

What did Posh do? Instead of belting out her own solo number, she opted to prance down the runway to a mix of Madonna’s ‘Like a Virgin’ and RuPaul’s ‘Supermodel’.

Another Spice Girls blog is up with Geri Halliwell penning it. In her blog, she admits that with all the rehearsals going on for the Spice Girls’ world tour, she feels like she’s stuck in some sort of ‘Spice Bubble’.

“I actually feel like I’m in the Spice bubble… we are encapsulated in this world where we are just immersed in each other’s lives constantly. Just before the run through of the show this morning, Mel B, Victoria and I even went to the loo together… in separate cubicles, obviously!”

She also talked about the Spice Kids having play dates and surprising Mel B in the live final of Dancing With the Stars.

And it will include Michael. That’s right 70’s hit band – The Jacksons, who last toured in 1984, are planning a reunion for one last tour. And Jermaine Jackson insists that star brother, Michael, will definitely be involved. Apparently he has attended all meetings and discussions and plans are set to reunite sometime in 2008.

The original plan was for the reunion tour to be in 2005, but the controversy behind Michael’s child abuse trial put all plans on hold. Now that he has been cleared of all charges plans can move ahead.

My problem with this is two things. One: if you put Michael in the middle of the other five; Tito, Marlon, Jackie, Jermaine and Randy…is he really going to look like pat of the family? And two: The Jacksons were children in essence back in the 70s and 80s when they had hits with “I want you back” and “ABC”. Surely the adult voices will not do the songs the same justice? Only time will tell I guess…I await with baited breath.

Spice Girls mania is alive and kicking in the US, a little quiet in the UK and close to dead in South America. The girls have cancelled the only announced concert in South America. They sent an email to fans that had already signed up for tickets to the Buenos Aires show in explanation.

They say that due to their solo projects and family obligations, they are unable to extend the tour and that the Buenos Aires date is one that they are finding hard to fit into their schedules. As some sort of consolation, the girls will be holding contests for South American fans. The prize of which is a trip to London, flight and accommodations taken care of, to watch one of their shows.

We should already come to expect that after showing up for their first show together and the fact that their reunion tour is just around the corner, another Spice Girls blog would be up. This time around, it’s from Sporty Mel C. She talked about rehearsing, performing and even nerves.

She’s incredibly excited about their upcoming tour and spoke about the rehearsals saying that she thinks after all of it, they may just as well run a marathon. She also talked about the rush of being on stage at the Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show last week but said that she was incredibly nervous and even shaking the whole time.

I’m sure the nerves will be gone come the start of their tour.

Whoever said that reality TV stars and alums can’t make it big in the real world should really start eating their words now. But in the case of American Idol alums Carrie Underwood and Chris Daughtry, was there ever really any doubt?

The two singers won big at the 2007 American Music Awards by picking up three awards each. Carrie won for Favorite Female Country Artist, Favorite Country Album for ‘Some Hearts’ and the Audience Text-in Award for Favorite Artist just days after winning big at the Country Music Association Awards. Chris Daughtry and his band took home Breakthrough Artist, Favorite Pop/Rock Album and Favorite Contemporary Artist.

Congrats to both!

In a sneak peek at their highly anticipated world tour that will kick off on December 2 in Vancouver, the members of the biggest British girl group to ever come out in the 1990s almost stole the show from feathered and jiggly-bodied models on the Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show held on Thursday.

The Spice Girls reunited and performed for the first time in almost 10 years. They performed one of their classic singles ‘Stop’ decked out in 1950s-style military outfits complete with male backup dancers. After a change of clothes and decades, the girls came out to perform their latest single ‘Headlines (Friendship Never Ends)’ decked out in 1930s evening gowns.

Too bad they lipsynched the whole time.

It just goes to show that you can never be too young to be successful. The Jonas Brothers’ debut disc, ‘Jonas Brothers’ under Hollywood Records has now officially gone gold by selling over 500,000 copies.

15-year old Nick, 18-year old Joe and 20-year old Kevin are definitely headed for the big time as they’re now appearing with big time artists and even performing on big time shows. On Tuesday, the pop rock group of brothers joined Alicia Keys on TRL. And come Sunday, November 18, the rest of the world can see them perform at the 2007 American Music Awards.

Pony Up! are an all-female four piece hailing out of Montreal, Canada. They apparently formed on New Year’s Eve 2002 and since then have been busy touring Australia, North America, and now the United Kingdom.
Perhaps there is something special here then that did not reveal itself on the night. Perhaps it was just the bad P.A. system that made them sound boring, nervous and not particularly interesting to watch or listen to.
To be fair to the girls, every now and then you do hear a lot of potential in their playing, and they do have a few decent songs. The only problem seems to be that because they are quite a novelty in the world of rock ‘n’ roll, a girl band who are not pop - it seems that perhaps they have been let off more easily than their male counterparts would be. Sleater-Kinney they are not, though they seem to be compared to them quite often. Another part of the ‘not enough girls with guitars’ problem one must assume.
The only ray of sunshine in the band was guitarist Sarah Moundroukas who seemed to be a very talented performer. Any time she took up the reins of a song, the interest of the crowd seemed to perk up just a little bit more than usual.
Perhaps if she were the lead singer in the group the whole quality of the band would be much better. Sadly the real lead vocalist Laura Wills seems to enjoy being the centre of attention far too much for that to ever happen, even if she cannot sing very well.

We’ve heard from the two Mels otherwise known as Sporty and Scary Spice, now it’s time to hear from Emma otherwise known as Baby Spice. Emma is the latest Spice Girl to blog on their official website.

In her entry, she talked about finally being in LA, how her son Beau was and the mad rush of paparazzi that greeted her when she arrived. She also talked about her excitement over the rehearsals and the tour itself. She even gushed about the merchandise they were going to put out which even includes some baby bits that she wants to get for Beau.

Polysics and Young Love are all out on the road together

Here are the tour dates:

November 1 Providence, RI Heartbreak Hotel
November 2 Gettysburg, PA Gettysburg College
November 3 Emmitsburg, MD St. Mary University
November 4 Raleigh, NC Disco Rodeo
November 6 Orlando, FL Hard Rock Live
November 7 Ft. Lauderdale, FL Jackie Gleason Theater
November 9 Houston, TX Verizon Wireless Theater
November 10 Dallas, TX Palladium
November 11 San Antonio, TX Sunset Station
November 13 Tucson, AZ Rialto Theatre
November 14 Phoenix, AZ The Marquee Theatre
November 16 San Francisco, CA Warfield
November 17 San Diego, CA SOMA
November 18 Los Angeles, CA Wiltern Theatre
November 19 Los Angeles, CA Wiltern Theatre
November 20 Orange County, CA The Grove
November 23 Las Vegas, NV House of Blues

The Spice Girls’ newest single ‘Headlines (Friendship Never Ends) was played simultaneously by radio station across the UK yesterday morning. After the 30-second snippet that they used to tease fans a few days ago, it’s nice to hear the whole thing.

The song was written by Matt Rowe, Richard ‘Biff’ Stannard, Ginger and Baby. The pop girl group also made the video for the new single last Friday at Pinewood Studios. ‘Headlines (Friendship Never Ends) will be available digitally in the UK on November 5 and physically on November 19. It’s only a matter of time now and the world will once again be Spice World.

With record stores going on respirators with the falling record sales, it shouldn’t be a wonder why a lot of artists are going digital with their releases. And it doesn’t apply to just the new artists. Take the Spice Girls as an example.

The 90s super girl group recently announced that their new Greatest Hits album wouldn’t be sold in traditional retail outlets. Their new record will only be available at online retailers, like iTunes, and Victoria’s Secret stores. Ladies, don’t forget to buy some lingerie while you’re at it.

Maybe they’re getting money from the store too just like a lot of artists being sponsored by retail brands.

If you ever heard the phrase ‘selling like hotcakes’, this one just has to take the cake. It’s so insane that we may just have to change some words in that phrase.

Tickets for the Spice Girls’ reunion concert at London’s O2 Arena recently went on sale and it immediately sold out. How immediate? Get this, 38 seconds! The demand was so high that they even had to add three other London shows and a second show in Los Angeles. Those dates have already been added with the tickets already going on sale.

Now those are some hardcore fans. Wow!

Pop trio Sugababes have seen off competition from former X Factor winner Shayne Ward to take the number one position in the UK singles chart. Their track, About You Now, outsold Ward’s No U Hang Up/ If That’s OK With You to claim the top spot. Last week’s number one, Sean Kingston’s Beautiful Girls, fell to number four. This group has come from the blue and I never expected them to storm

the charts all the way to the top, this is really a surprise for me and that too a happy one. I haven’t seen the charts lately so I have no idea who has been the movers and shakers this week and the previous week. I also have no idea that where currently singer Rihanna’s hit number Umbrella is placed coz just a month and a half ago it made waves by becoming the first song in over a decade to occupy the number one slot for 4 consecutive weeks. Let’s see how long the Sugababes can hold on to their number 1 position.