Archive for the ‘General’ category

Pink Floyd take EMI to court

March 9th, 2010

Pink Floyd launch legal action in the High Court against EMI over payment of online royalties and marketing of their music.

Oscars ‘most watched since 2005′

March 9th, 2010

This year’s Oscars ceremony in Los Angeles was the most watched in the US for five years, early figures suggest.

Alice adventure breaks 3D record

March 9th, 2010

Tim Burton’s Alice in Wonderland enters the North America box office at number one, with record opening takings for a 3D movie.

US rapper jailed over gun on bus

March 9th, 2010

Rapper Lil Wayne is sentenced to a year in prison after admitting possessing a gun, discovered on his tour bus in 2007.

Oscar triumph for The Hurt Locker

March 8th, 2010

Historical win for The Hurt Locker as Kathryn Bigelow becomes the first woman to win the best director Oscar at the 82nd Academy Awards.

Tenor Philip Langridge dies at 70

March 7th, 2010

Acclaimed British tenor Philip Langridge die at the age of 70 following a brief illness.

Geldof challenges BBC aid claim

March 7th, 2010

Bob Geldof challenges the BBC to substantiate its report that millions raised for Ethiopia aid paid for arms.

Bullock worst actress at Razzies

March 7th, 2010

Sandra Bullock picks up the worst actress Razzie, a day before she is expected to win an Oscar.

Sparklehorse singer Linkous dies

March 7th, 2010

Singer Mark Linkous, frontman for the US band Sparklehorse, takes his own life, according to his family.

Stars arriving for Oscar ceremony

March 7th, 2010

Nominees begin arriving at the Kodak Theatre in Los Angeles for the 82nd Academy Awards.