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.

“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.

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

He will be missed.

Dee.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

It was touching to see Prince William (who made his debut as the president of the Baftas) paying tribute to Lord Attenborough who was not well enough to attend the ceremony.

I was really surprised to see that James Cameron didn’t get the Best Director award for Avatar, which was picked up by his wife Kathryn Bigelow for The Hurt Locker.

Here are a list of last night’s winners.

BEST FILM
The Hurt Locker

OUTSTANDING BRITISH FILM
Fish Tank

DIRECTOR
The Hurt Locker – Kathryn Bigelow

ORIGINAL SCREENPLAY
The Hurt Locker – Mark Boal

ADAPTED SCREENPLAY
Up In the Air – Jason Reitman, Sheldon Turner

FILM NOT IN THE ENGLISH LANGUAGE
A Prophet

ANIMATED FILM
Up

LEADING ACTOR
Colin Firth – A Single Man

LEADING ACTRESS
Carey Mulligan – An Education

SUPPORTING ACTOR
Christoph Waltz – Inglourious Basterds

SUPPORTING ACTRESS
Mo’nique – Precious: Based On The Novel ‘Push’ By Sapphire

MUSIC
Up – Michael Giacchino

CINEMATOGRAPHY
The Hurt Locker – Barry Ackroyd

EDITING
The Hurt Locker – Bob Murawski, Chris Innis

PRODUCTION DESIGN
Avatar – Rick Carter, Robert Stromberg, Kim Sinclair

COSTUME DESIGN
The Young Victoria – Sandy Powell

SOUND
The Hurt Locker – Ray Beckett, Paul N. J. Ottosson, Craig Stauffer

SPECIAL VISUAL EFFECTS
Avatar – Joe Letteri, Stephen Rosenbaum, Richard Baneham, Andrew R. Jones

MAKEUP & HAIR
The Young Victoria – Jenny Shircore

ORANGE RISING STAR AWARD
Kristen Stewart

Dizzee Rascal won Best British Male and the Best British Female went to the ever extravagant Lady Gaga. X-Factor sensation JLS won 2 awards for British Breakthrough and Best British Single and Oasis won the Best British Album of the last 30 years.

There was controversy (as always at the Brits) when Oasis front man Noel threw the microphone into the audience and Cheryl Cole taking the stage without her wedding ring as a supposed protest against her husband’s alleged unfaithful behaviour.

All in all an enjoyable night.

Dee.