I was surprised to hear about Kate Winslett and Sam Mendes splitting up.

They looked so cozy at the Oscars, but maybe they are still good friends.

I hope so, I really like both of them, having met them years ago.

Dee.

The collaboration which was masterminded by Jay-Z is a plan to help the boys seek to crack America.

There are also plans for JLS to work with Kayne West and Boyonce.

“Working with JLS is something that will happen this year. Jay will make stars out of them. He has been a great mentor to me. They can sing, they can dance, they look good, actually they look very good.” said Rihanna.

I love JLS & Beyonce.

Good Luck Boys.

Dee.

BOYZONE put on an emotional performance last night, paying tribute to former bandmate Stephen Gately.

The four remaining members performed together for the first time since Stephen’s tragic death.

They took to the stage during Ronan Keating’s solo show at the Royal Albert Hall and sang new track “Gave it all away” complete with Stephen’s vocals, which were recorded before his death.

Ronan said “”Stephen will always be with us when we sing and when we perform. He will live on in our music.”

It’s tragic to loose someone close and it’s good to see that the boys are dealing with the loss of a band member, but as the saying says “The show must go on”

Dee.

Trade body of the BPI says that if digital music services are bolted onto broadband packages could increase revenue and reduce piracy.

“It is increasingly clear that it isn’t smart to be a ‘dumb [broadband] pipe’,” said the BPI chief executive, Geoff Taylor. “This report shows that the revenue potential of digital music services alone makes sound economic sense for ISPs.”

Speaking from experience, producing CD’s is expensive, not only the pressing and printing costs but also the distribution.

Digital distribution via the web is fantastic as you can reach a wider market, at a fraction of the cost. I really hope the ISP get on board.

Dee.

It has been announced today that Corey Haim (38) has died after being rushed to St. Joseph Hospital (Burbank, California) because of a possible drug overdose. He was pronounced dead at 6:30 am (E.T)

Haim’s most famous role was in the 1987 movie The Lost Boys.

He will be missed.

Dee.

Next week sees the opening of Love Never Dies the sequel of the theatre sensation that is The Phantom of the Opera.

Phantom of the Opera was written by Andrew Lloyd Webber and since 1986 more than 100 million people have enjoyed the show.

I am a big fan of the musical theatre having performed in the Elvis Show along side Lulu. Though I have to say Les Miserables is my all time favourite, having booked tickets and going to see it again in May.

Have a lovely weekend everybody.

Dee.

Carol was on Loose Women in a plunging low-cut number, just goes to show the 49 year old Countdown star has the brains and the looks.

She reminds me of a song I have on my Album called “Claws of Gold”

Claws of gold Lyrics:

She’s got claws of gold, and she’s getting old
But she’s still knows how to use ‘em
Every man she meets, falls at her feet
But she’ll abuse ‘em

She’s got eyes of steel, and a huge appeal
Don’t be fooled by her de-mina
she’s a heart of rock, which is quite a shock
and she’s really quite a schemer

She’s a stare soo hard, it will leave you scared
Don’t you get into her vision
she will seal your soul which once was whole
burning out with such precision

She’s got teeth of ice, as she rolls the dice
They sink into the layers
She hold all the cards, she plays them hard
She bargains with the players.

Don’t want you to think, you have her to thank
For being such a sinner
Just close your eye, it’s no surprise
It’s me who is a winner.

Will post an audio version soon.

Watch this space.

Dee.

Otis Redding was another great singer to end his life in an air disaster.

Him and Buddy Holly and Glenn Miller of course.  All so talented.

Just listening to Luddy Samms singing Otis Redding songs and it reminded me.

Dee.

A lot of people seem divided to whether her wacky attire is actually doing more bad than good for her career, but she is obviously someone not to be ignored.

Personally I think it’s very liberating to see such creativity in someone’s style. I wish I was brave enough to pull some of those costumes off!

I wish her best of luck in her up and coming UK leg of her European tour (See Ladygaga.com for more information)

Dee.

It was announced by Apple that music fans have purchased and downloaded 10 billion songs from their iTunes on-line music store.

Many people were skeptical at first, thinking that the world wide web would destroy the music industry, but it seems they were wrong.

The iTunes digital service offered by Apple has a catalogue of over 10 million songs, 55,000 television episodes and over 8,500 movies for download.

It seems a lot more music is going on-line these days, and on that note:

Click here to listen to Mama on-line
Click here to listen to In the Light on-line
Click here to watch the Where did you sleep video
Click here to watch the Mama video
Click here to watch the Come up and see me video

Hope you have a fantastic weekend.

Lots of love.

Dee.