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July 16, 2012 · 12:58 pm

Olympics set list leaked

Brand, Take That and The Who to perform

A list detailing the artists set to appear at the London Olympics closing ceremony has been leaked, according to reports.

Big names featured in the document include The Who, Take That and George Michael, reports the Daily Mail.

Queen and Jessie J, Ed Sheeran, Ray Davies and Russell Brand are also among the stars alleged to be performing at the two-hour-long event, which will take place on 12 August.

Rather than going through a stand-up routine, Brand is instead expected to cover The Beatles’ track I Am The Walrus and join up with comediennes Jennifer Saunders and Dawn French for a version of the Sex Pistol’s Pretty Vacant.

There will also be a line-up of models – led by Kate Moss – to showcase the best of British fashion.

A spokes person for Locog, the London 2012 organising committee told the publication:

“We won’t comment, we want the line-up to be a surprise.”

Tickets for the event are still available, with prices ranging from £655 to £1,500.

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February 28, 2012 · 11:29 am

Acts confirmed for this year’s V Festival

Tinie is among the acts set to perform

Tinie Tempah, Nicki Minaj and The Stone Roses are among the acts confirmed for this year’s V Festival.

Those who are lucky enough to bag tickets will also get the chance to see performances from headliners The Killers, Welsh superstar Tom Jones, DJ David Guetta, BRIT winner Ed Sheeran and singer Emeli Sande.

The festival, which is in its 17th year, will be held at two sites, Hylands park in Chelmsford and Weston Park in Staffordshire, between the 18 and 19 August.

Olly Murs, who also appears on the bill, said:

“Coming back to play at V Festival for a second year is fantastic! I’ve been going to the festival as a punter for years, so performing there is always going to be special – especially on that main stage.

“I’m bringing my full 10 piece band with me this year, it’s going to be immense – I can’t wait”

Other acts set to perform include Snow Patrol, Noel Gallagher’s High Flying Birds, Example, Dappy, Pixie Lott and Madness.

Fans have been urged by Festival Director, Bob Angus, to only purchase tickets from official outlets to avoid disappointment:

“As in previous years, we want to again emphasise how important it is for fans to buy their tickets from official outlets listed on VFestival.com.

“This will ensure they don’t miss out on what promises to be the hottest ticket this summer.”

Tickets go on sale from 10am on Friday 2 March, with official outlets listed on the V Festival website.

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January 23, 2012 · 3:35 pm

Ed Sheeran unveils new video

Ed is up for Best British Single

Ed Sheeran has debuted the video for his new single Drunk online.

The 20-year-old released the video, which sees him going out drinking and playing computer games with his cat, as a reward for fans who voted for The A Team as Best British Single at this year’s BRITs.

Once the link to vote was clicked 100,000 times, the singer songwriter said he would post the official video for his next single on Twitter.

Drunk is the fourth song to be taken from his chart-topping album, +.

Sheeran will go up against nine other contenders in the Best British Single category at next month’s BRIT awards, including Example, Adele and Jessie J.

Related: Ed Sheeran leads BRIT nominations

Related: Rupert Grint for Ed Sheeran video

 

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January 13, 2012 · 1:45 pm

Sheeran leads BRIT nominations

New-comer Ed is up for four awards

Singer-songwriter Ed Sheeran leads the nominations for this year’s BRIT Awards, with four nods in total.

The 20-year-old star is up for Best Breakthrough Act, Best Male, Best Single for his track The A Team and Best Album for his debut record, +.

He will go up against the likes of James Morrison, Noel Gallagher, James Blake and Professor Green in the Best Male Category and is one of ten tracks up for Best Single this year.

Singer Jessie J also came away from the BRIT launch event on 12 January with multiple nominations, receiving Best Female, Best Breakthrough and Best Single nods.

Organisers also announced that Adele is scheduled to perform at this year’s live ceremony. It is her first confirmed live performance since she underwent throat surgery last year.

The singer is up for three awards herself, Best Female, Best Single for Someone Like You and Best Album for 21.

Other nominees include Coldplay for Best Album and Best Group, Laura Marling for Best Female and Lana Del Rey for Best International Breakthrough.

Rockers Blur will receive the Outstanding Contribution to Music Award.

The BRITS will take place on 21 February, with the ceremony presented by comedian James Corden.

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October 11, 2011 · 4:01 pm

Rupert Grint for Ed Sheeran video

Grint will play Sheeran in video

Harry Potter star Rupert Grint is set to star in the video for Ed Sheeran’s new single, Lego House.

According to Digital Spy, Grint will play the part of Sheeran in the video for his new track.

The A-Team singer spoke about his choice while at last weekend’s Radio One Teen Awards, explaining:

“We got an actor to play me in the video. We’ve already filmed half of it and the final bits are being shot next week.”

The website is also reporting that Rupert confirmed the news, saying:

“Ed Sheeran supports the gingers! We’ll be doing something in the video.

“I don’t think I can say too much about it, but it’s going to be very cool.”

Lego House is the third track to be released from 20-year-old Sheeran’s debut album +, which made it to Number 1 in the album charts last month.

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September 14, 2011 · 11:04 am

Gaga confirmed for charity concert

More acts still to be announced

Lady Gaga and Coldplay are among the first artists confirmed for a special Children in Need concert to take place this November.

The event, organised by X Factor judge and Take That star Gary Barlow, was announced on this morning’s Chris Moyles Show on Radio One.

Gary told the team that he “can’t wait” to see it all come together on 17 November:

“I’m so thrilled that these incredible artists are giving their time for such a special charity that is very close to my heart.

“There are still some great acts we’re keeping up our sleeve to announce in the coming weeks and who knows, I might even sing a little something on the night too.”

JLS, N-Dubz and Ed Sheeran were also named as performers alongside Coldplay and Gaga, with further artists to be announced in the coming weeks.

David Ramsden, BBC Children in Need CEO, said of the concert:

“With Gary’s incredible support we are going to be able to change thousands of young lives right here in the UK.

“He has put together an amazing line-up for an unforgettable evening which will raise lots of money for disadvantaged children who desperately need our help.”

The show, hosted by Moyles, Fearne Cotton and former Doctor Who David Tennant, will take place at the MEN Arena in Manchester on 17 November.

Tickets are priced between £55 and £95 and will go on sale at 9am on 16 September from the BBC Children in Need website.

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August 4, 2011 · 2:19 pm

Cher Lloyd on course for Number One

On course for top spot

X Factor finalist Cher Lloyd is celebrating today after her debut single came straight in at number one in the midweek charts.

Cher, who recently turned 18, topped the UK chart with her song Swagger Jagger, knocking JLS off the number one spot.

The Wanted slipped into third place, while Ed Sheeran’s The A Team and Louder by DJ Fresh held third and fourth places respectively.

Meanwhile, Amy Winehouse continues to dominate the chart, with nine songs in the Top 200.

Her second album, Back to Black, is on course to remain at the top of the album chart, with her debut, Frank, in at number three.

Lloyd has faced a lot of criticism since she left the ITV1 reality show, with the singer recently admitting that she the ‘abuse’ she receives on Twitter gets her down.

She told BRMB:

“There are old men out there that are writing on my Twitter, saying abusive things. They’ve probably got daughters and how would they feel if their daughter was in my position?

“They wouldn’t like an old man talking to her like that would they.

“People should give me a break. I don’t think they understand what they’re doing to me. This is what upsets me a lot and makes me think that I don’t even want to do this anymore.”

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