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| Rolling Stones release greatest hits album Posted: 11 Nov 2012 07:35 AM PST PARIS, Nov 11 — The Rolling Stones on Monday release a greatest hits album titled "Grrr!" featuring two new tracks recorded over the summer in Paris, as fans count down to a string of 50th-anniversary concerts.  'Grrr!' album cover. — AFP/Relaxnews "Dirty, swaggering and perfectly Stonesy," is how the Daily Telegraph's reviewer described the latest track. The songs are the Stones's first new recordings together in seven years. "Grrr!" will be released in several formats, including 50- and 80-track box sets, featuring such classics as "(I Can't Get No) Satisfaction", "Jumpin' Jack Flash" or "Honky Tonk Women". Celebrating a half-century in rock and roll this year, the Stones played their first concerts in five years at two small venues in Paris late last month. They have announced four major concerts in Britain and the United States to mark the anniversary. But they have run into criticism from fans over the ticket prices, with London seats costing hundreds of pounds on the official website, and tickets appearing on re-sale websites for more than £13,000 (RM) each. The Rolling Stones play London's O2 Arena on November 25 and 29, followed by gigs at New Jersey's Newark Prudential Centre, just outside New York, on December 13 and 15. Currently rehearsing in Paris, the band have hinted there could be more shows to come. — AFP/Relaxnews |
| MTV awards bring pop glitz to Frankfurt Posted: 11 Nov 2012 07:07 AM PST  South Korean singer Psy performs his hit "Gangnam Style" during a morning television appearance in central Sydney October 17, 2012. — Reuters pic Houston, who was found dead in a Beverly Hills hotel bathtub on February 11, will be the third artist to be given the award, following Bon Jovi and Queen in 2010 and 2011. "Whitney Houston may be gone, but her legend lives on," the organizers said. MTV said it would transform the inside of the 100-year-old Festhalle venue into a circus arena, and host Heidi Klum said she may swing from a trapeze. "It will be a magical, visual feast," the German model and presenter promised ahead of the event. One of this year's most eagerly anticipated performances is dance sensation Psy with his record-breaking hit "Gangnam Style". He will become the first South Korean artist to perform at the annual awards, one of the pop industry's biggest nights outside the United States. The song, which is up for the Best Video award, has been viewed more than 670 million times on YouTube and received a record-breaking 4.9 million "likes" on Facebook since being released in mid-July. Klum, who this year filed for divorce from singer husband Seal, is ready for the horse riding-inspired dance. "Now I know how to dance Gangnam Style!" she posted on Twitter yesterday, with a picture of herself and Psy in matching blue tuxedo jackets. Rocking the red carpet Despite being billed as the Europe Music Awards, the majority of nominees are traditionally North American, and 2012 is no exception. Alongside Psy, acts due to take the stage at the show include country singer Taylor Swift, 14-time Grammy winner Alicia Keys, the Killers, newly reformed No Doubt and Carly Rae Jepsen. Before the show kicks off, stars taking to the red carpet will include rapper Ludacris, who will debut his new video "Rest of My Life". Heading the nominations is party-loving Rihanna, with nods in six categories, including Best Song and Best Video for "We Found Love". Following close behind with five nominations is country star Swift, Katy Perry with four, while Lady Gaga, who cleaned up last year with four prizes, is in the running for three awards. Teen heartthrob Justin Bieber, who has reportedly just broken up with girlfriend Selena Gomez, is up for four awards, including Best Male and Best Pop. Rihanna is favorite for Best Song and Best Female, according to odds offered by British bookmakers William Hill, while Gangnam Style is tipped to win Best Video. The EMA awards were last held in Frankfurt in 2001. Last year's awards in Belfast attracted 23 million viewers on all platforms and 158 million votes worldwide. Following are the main nominations in 2012: BEST SONG: Carly Rae Jepsen/Call Me Maybe; Rihanna feat. Calvin Harris/We Found Love; Gotye/Somebody That I Used To Know; Pitbull feat. Chris Brown/International Love; fun. feat. Janelle Monáe/We Are Young BEST NEW: Rita Ora; fun.; One Direction; Lana Del Rey; Carly Rae Jepsen BEST FEMALE: Rihanna; Katy Perry; P!nk; Taylor Swift; Nicki Minaj BEST MALE: Justin Bieber; Kanye West; Flo Rida; Pitbull; Jay-Z BEST POP: Justin Bieber; No Doubt; Katy Perry; Taylor Swift; Rihanna BEST LIVE: Taylor Swift; Lady Gaga; Jay-Z & Kanye West; Green Day; Muse BEST HIP HOP: Jay-Z & Kanye West; Nas; Rick Ross; Drake; Nicki Minaj BEST ROCK: Linkin Park; Green Day; Muse; The Killers; Coldplay BEST ELECTRONIC: David Guetta; Swedish House Mafia; Avicii; Skrillex; Calvin Harris BEST ALTERNATIVE: Jack White; The Black Keys; Arctic Monkeys; Florence + The Machine; Lana Del Rey BEST VIDEO: M.I.A./Bad Girls; Lady Gaga/Marry The Night; Katy Perry/Wide Awake; Rihanna feat. Calvin Harris/We Found Love; PSY/Gangnam Style. — Reuters |
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