Jermaine Defoe scuttled backstage at the London O2 to meet Rihanna after her gig last night,
only there was one small problem and I don't mean that he was so nervous that a small bit of wee
came out...
Nope. Indeed the ricket was actually dropped by the semi-sexy nasal Bajan whingebag, who greeted
our Jermain thusly:
Jermaine Defoe scuttled backstage at the London O2 to meet Rihanna after her gig last night,
only there was one small problem and I don't mean that he was so nervous that a small bit of wee
came out...
Nope. Indeed the ricket was actually dropped by the semi-sexy nasal Bajan whingebag, who greeted
our Jermain thusly:
Jermain to say I'm a Gunner? Popstar Rihanna enjoyed a bit of north London banter ahead of her
performance at the O2 this week when she met Tottenham striker Jermain Defoe backstage. She told
Defoe: "Oh, Jermain, you play for Arsenal, yeah? I've heard all about you. The Mirror reports an
awkward silence followed, broken [.
Paramore live in concert are a ridiculously incredible experience, and their tour is music to
our ears. Partially because they're on the radio right now.
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Paramore were signed by a record label when singer Hayley Williams was just 14, so it is no
surprise that seven years later they have grown from a band with potential to one of the fiercest
pop punk acts around.
Tickets to see Colombian singer Shakira on her live UK tour in December are on sale now.
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Shakira rocked the crowd at Glastonbury Festival, and she will most certainly do so in December
2010 as well. The Colombian singer will head out on a UK tour at the end of the year, and will
doubtless play all her best loved songs from Whenever, Wherever to Hips Don't Lie and She Wolf.
Scissor Sisters will bring their delightfully camp live sound to UK arenas in December.
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Glam-rockers extraordinaire Scissor Sisters have delighted plenty of UK audiences already this
year with their tour earlier in the year and their performance at Glastonbury Festival, but it
would seem that we just can't get enough of Jake Shears, Ana Matronic et al!
Scissor Sisters embark on a live tour of UK arenas in December, but with demand expected to be
high, tickets go on sale tomorrow.
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Scissor Sisters are currently soaring high in the charts with single Fire With Fire from third
album Night Work, having stunned crowds with a typically flamboyant performance at Glastonbury
which even featured a guest appearance from Australian queen of pop Kylie Minogue!
Paolo Nutini usually makes records, not breaks them.
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Due to overwhelming demand for his first show, Paolo Nutini has signed up to become the first
ever artist to play at Cornwall's Eden Project twice in one year. He will be joined for both gigs
by support act Martha Wainwright, who is a fantastic singer in her own right.
Tim Minchin probably won't dress quite this smartly when performing live on his 2010 Ready For
This? UK Tour.
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Tim Minchin is both a comedian and musician at the same time, which makes for a unique
experience. The Australian funnyman has just announced UK dates for his Ready For
This?
Shakira will perform Waka Waka (This Time For Africa) at the World Cup Final at Soccer City in
Johannesburg, South Africa.
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The Colombian singer Shakira has had quite the eventful summer. Fresh from her brief stay in the
UK during which she gave an exhilarating Glastonbury performance and cheered on Rafael Nadal at
Wimbledon, she will head to South Africa to perform the official World Cup song Waka Waka (This
Time For Africa) live at the opening ceremony for the World Cup Final on July 11th 2010.
Shakira certainly wowed the crowd at Glastonbury Festival last weekend, racing through her
selection of hits such as Hips Don't Lie, She Wolf and Whenever,
Wherever.
The Colombian superstar will return to play a number of live dates in the UK this winter, and
will undoubtedly put on a spectacular show again.
Shakira will perform live at many venues around the country this winter.
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Shakira put on a tremendous performance at Glastonbury last weekend, and has announced a tour of
the UK for December. She will play at venues across the country in December including Manchester
Evening News Arena and London O2 Arena.
What could be better than watching a woman and a dog with a trampoline? Er... gymnastics, comedy
dancing and drumming. It can only be the Britain's Got Talent Live UK Tour!
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There are 2,000 Britain's Got Talent tickets yet to be sold for the remaining
live shows of the hit TV show's UK tour.
Alas, Carlos D left Interpol after the recording of their fourth album.
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Interpol have long been a cult band, and their three albums so far have each been warmly
received by both the press and more importantly their fans. The New York group have recently
revealed details of their forthcoming fourth studio LP which incidentally is their first effort to
have been recorded in their home city.
Although he had garnered a successful career prior to 2005, this was the year that Hawaiian
musician Jack Johnson really burst onto the scene. His album In Between Dreams included
some timeless acoustic classics such as Better Together, Sitting, Waiting,
Wishing and Good People – all ideal for relaxing in the summer and forgetting your
troubles.
We quite understand why Leona Lewis tickets are so sought after.
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Leona Lewis has reportedly just broken up with her long-term beau Lou Al-Chamaa, but that did
not stop her from putting on a tremendous performance at Glasgow SECC last night.
Sometimes rock stars start trends. Sometimes Jon Bon Jovi wears a leather shirt.
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Bon Jovi have four nights remaining of their residency at London O2 Arena, and the shows have
been a rip-roaring success so far. Each night they have played all the crowd favourites – from
Livin' On A Prayer to You Give Love A Bad Name – and have enjoyed a rapturous
reception.
We don't know if you knew this, but Stevie Wonder is actually the United Nations Messenger Of
Peace. Pretty lofty title, no?
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Fans have called for Stevie Wonder's Hard Rock Calling appearance to be his official UK birthday
celebration, after the legendary songwriter turned 60 last month.
Snoop Dogg is finally allowed into the UK again after being denied access for years. Better take
advantage before he is banned again!
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Snoop Dogg tickets are now available for the American rapper's July UK tour.
Snoop Dogg will perform at Glasgow O2 Academy on 4th July, The Marquee Cork on Monday 5th July,
Dublin Olympia Theatre on Tuesday 6th July and London's O2 Shepherd's Bush Empire on Friday 9th
July.
We're willing to put a halt to our mockery of Lady GaGa's dress sense for a moment.
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Lady GaGa is probably the hottest music act in the world at the moment, and her edgy style and
sound has won her countless fans globally. Having just finished another hugely successful UK tour,
the American star made it clear she wanted to return as soon as possible, and will play two shows
at London O2 Arena in December – as well as dates in Dublin and Belfast beforehand.
Gorillaz are a virtual band. OK, so they're a real band but with virtual musicians. Actually
they are real musicians but.... Oh, you know what I mean.
There are thousands of Gorillaz tickets available from ticketing sites across the web for their
2010 UK tour.
Gorillaz are set to perform at a number of top UK venues throughout September 2010 including
Glasgow SECC, Birmingham NIA, Dublin O2 Arena, Newcastle Metro Radio Arena, Manchester MEN Arena
and two shows at London's O2 Arena.
Mick Hicknall is still bawling over Manchester United's failure to win last season's Premier
League.
Simply Red are playing their last live shows ever with a multi-date tour that ends with a
two-night swansong at the London O2 Arena.
The band led by the flame-haired Mick Hucknall first came to prominence in the 1980's with songs
such as 'Holding Back The Years' and their fame grew further in the following decade with
'Fairground' becoming one of their most popular tracks.
Aerosmith's groupies stick to the assumption that big is beautiful.
Their headline slot at last weekend's Download Festival was greeted with popular acclaim though
surprisingly there are still tickets for Aerosmith's London show
Today is the last chance for fans to get hold of Aerosmith tickets as the band
prepare for their headline show tomorrow night, Tuesday 15th June, at London's O2 Arena.
Lady GaGa: still unfamiliar with the old adage 'Dress to impress'.
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After going on sale last week, Lady GaGa tickets for her December O2 Arena
performances were expected to sell fast, but they are still available from primary ticket
vendors.
Pixie Lott is still just 19 years of age, but has already had two UK number one singles, been
the support act for Rihanna and will soon start a film career.
The artist behind Mama Do (Uh Oh, Uh Oh) and Boys And Girls embarks on a UK tour this November,
and will take in some of the most prestigious venues in the country, including London HMV Apollo,
O2 Academy Bournemouth, and Manchester Academy.
Watching Gorillaz live is a surreal experience indeed, but the virtual band certainly put on a
show.
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There are over 7,000 Gorillaz tickets yet to be sold for their 2010 UK tour. Gorillaz are set to
perform at a number of top UK venues throughout September 2010 including Glasgow SECC, Birmingham
NIA, Dublin O2 Arena, Newcastle Metro Radio Arena, Manchester MEN Arena and two shows at London's
O2 Arena.
Ex-England coach Terry Venables made history - with the first ever gig ON TOP of The O2.
The sky-high performance was to mark the announcement that The XXX's World Cup song "If I Can
Dream" is being released as charity single on 31st May. Terry's voice is not just lifting England's
hopes; proceeds of his single go to the worthy charities of Help for Heroes and Malaria No More UK.
Want to show your support for England during the 2010 World Cup finals in South Africa? Phone
company O2 are selling England phone covers for both the iPhone and Blackberry for just £15
directly on their website.
If you order one of these England iPhone/Blackberry covers within the next few days it should
arrive well in time for the kick off of England's own World Cup campaign on Saturday when they play
the USA.
First stage The First Stage will begin on July 24 and will end on August 21.[4]Team 1 will
play the second leg at home. TeamsScoresTie-breakersTeam 1PointsTeam 21st leg2nd legGDAGPen.Olimpia
G1 DanubioJul 24Aug 7———Nacional G2 IquiqueJul 31Aug 14———Universidad Católica G3
BloomingAug 2Aug 9———Oriente Petrolero G4 GuaraníJul 26Aug 9———Universitario G5
LiverpoolJul 25Aug 16———Cerro Largo G6 AuroraJul 26Aug 14———Cobreloa G7 TacuaryJul
24Aug 7———Cerro Porteño G8 O'HigginsJul 26Aug 8———Millonarios G9 Inti GasAug 2Aug
14———Universidad San Martín G10 EmelecJul 31Aug 21———Mineros de Guayana G11 La
EquidadAug 2Aug 7———Barcelona G12 Deportivo TáchiraJul 25Aug 8———Deportivo Lara G13
Deportes TolimaJul 31Aug 16———León de Huánuco G14 Deportivo QuitoAug 1Aug
14———Envigado G15 Unión ComercioJul 31Aug 15———LDU Loja G16 MonagasAug 2Aug
15———
Second stage The Second Stage will begin on July 31.
Drogba and Cech are waiting to see the NBA match-up between the New Jersey Nets and the Toronto
Raptors at London's O2 Arena.Interview with both of them on the subject here.. and a pretty old
video showing Drogba attempting some basketball moves..
The East London club has submitted a bid to take over the stadium in conjunction with Newham
Council as part of a process being overseen by the Olympic Park Legacy Company. AEG, the operator
of the O2, was also one of more than 100 parties to register an interest.
Bon Jovi are in the middle of a string of dates at the London O2 Arena and their choice of
support act has raised a few eyebrows.
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Unsigned group The Velvet Hearts have been confirmed as Bon Jovi's support act for June 10th
2010 at the O2 Arena, and it is an incredible achievement for the band – having only formed in
2007.