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Tommy Lee has "mixed" emotions about Mötley Crüe's final tour.
The group are set to embark on their last-ever gigs and the 'Girls Girls Girls' hitmaker - who will be lifted 200ft out into the audience and about 60ft into the air - thinks it will hit him most when he plays their last song 'Home Sweet Home' because he will be able to look out at the crowd, while playing the piano.
Speaking at The Last Ever European Press Conference at The Law Society in London earlier this week, Tommy said: "It's funny because in a couple of places we officially won't be back. Japan and Australia, those two places we won't be coming back and it's all pretty much about the last song for me. I'm kind of busy throughout the rest of the show, for the last song I am sitting down playing piano and that's the only time I get to look out and see everybody.
"It hits you then, wow this is f***ing crazy. It's definitely mixed emotions because I am happy, we are all happy but I'm also really sad."
Meanwhile, singer Vince Neil reflected on the band's three-decade career and admitted he feels "bittersweet" and is bound to get "choked up" on stage.
He said: "We think about everything we shared together; it's something very few people get to experience. We got to experience the highest highs and the lowest lows together. We've been best friends, we've been at odds with each other, and we've done stuff we didn't even have any idea was possible.
"The tour is kind of bittersweet. Sometimes I will be on stage, looking out and singing, and I will get a little choked up."
Mötley Crüe's 'The Final Tour' - on which Alice Cooper will support on some dates - comes to Europe on November 2, kicking off at the Newcastle Metro Radio Arena in the UK, and tickets are on sale now.
Tommy Lee’s mixed emotions
Tommy Lee has "mixed" emotions about Mötley Crüe's final tour.
The group are set to embark on their last-ever gigs and the 'Girls Girls Girls' hitmaker - who will be lifted 200ft out into the audience and about 60ft into the air - thinks it will hit him most when he plays their last song 'Home Sweet Home' because he will be able to look out at the crowd, while playing the piano.
Speaking at The Last Ever European Press Conference at The Law Society in London earlier this week, Tommy said: "It's funny because in a couple of places we officially won't be back. Japan and Australia, those two places we won't be coming back and it's all pretty much about the last song for me. I'm kind of busy throughout the rest of the show, for the last song I am sitting down playing piano and that's the only time I get to look out and see everybody.
"It hits you then, wow this is f***ing crazy. It's definitely mixed emotions because I am happy, we are all happy but I'm also really sad."
Meanwhile, singer Vince Neil reflected on the band's three-decade career and admitted he feels "bittersweet" and is bound to get "choked up" on stage.
He said: "We think about everything we shared together; it's something very few people get to experience. We got to experience the highest highs and the lowest lows together. We've been best friends, we've been at odds with each other, and we've done stuff we didn't even have any idea was possible.
"The tour is kind of bittersweet. Sometimes I will be on stage, looking out and singing, and I will get a little choked up."
Mötley Crüe's 'The Final Tour' - on which Alice Cooper will support on some dates - comes to Europe on November 2, kicking off at the Newcastle Metro Radio Arena in the UK, and tickets are on sale now.
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Jenny Frost no longer speaks to her former Atomic Kitten bandmates.
The 37-year-old singer insists she wishes "all the best" for Liz McLarnon and Natasha Hamilton, but she is still unhappy that original singer Kerry Katona was brought back to the group because she was unable to take part in 'The Big Reunion' because she was pregnant with twins.
She said: "I'm not in contact with them any more which is a real shame.
"But I didn't like how things were handled with the reunion and Kerry replacing me. I won't say too much, but I think it could have been managed better. I wish them all the best though."
However, Jenny - who has daughters Blake and Nico, two, with husband Vicente Juan Spiteri and seven-year-old son Caspar from a previous relationship - has no regrets about not rejoining the band as she is very content with her family life.
She added to Closer magazine: "I always say everything happens for a reason and I feel me not returning to Atomic Kitten was absolutely the right choice.
"I love my life in Ibiza with my family. Going on a big tour with a girl band is just not for me anymore."
Jenny Frost doesn’t speak to Atomic Kitten
Jenny Frost no longer speaks to her former Atomic Kitten bandmates.
The 37-year-old singer insists she wishes "all the best" for Liz McLarnon and Natasha Hamilton, but she is still unhappy that original singer Kerry Katona was brought back to the group because she was unable to take part in 'The Big Reunion' because she was pregnant with twins.
She said: "I'm not in contact with them any more which is a real shame.
"But I didn't like how things were handled with the reunion and Kerry replacing me. I won't say too much, but I think it could have been managed better. I wish them all the best though."
However, Jenny - who has daughters Blake and Nico, two, with husband Vicente Juan Spiteri and seven-year-old son Caspar from a previous relationship - has no regrets about not rejoining the band as she is very content with her family life.
She added to Closer magazine: "I always say everything happens for a reason and I feel me not returning to Atomic Kitten was absolutely the right choice.
"I love my life in Ibiza with my family. Going on a big tour with a girl band is just not for me anymore."
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Adam Lambert would love to see Queen headline Glastonbury.
The 33-year-old singer has collaborated with the iconic British band, which features Brian May and Roger Taylor, since last year and has echoed Brian's view that they'd relish the opportunity to play at the festival.
Speaking last night (12.06.15) at the One For The Boys Fashion Ball at London's Roundhouse in Camden, Adam told BANG Showbiz: "That would be fun. I heard that too, that would be fun!"
Adam is scheduled to appear alongside the duo for a series of gigs later this year and suggested he'd like to continue collaborating with Queen into the future.
He shared: "We're doing a bunch of shows in South America in September.
"So far that's all that's on the books but that doesn't mean that we're done."
Last month, Brian May admitted Queen would be interested in headlining Glastonbury in the future - but only if Adam was available to perform alongside them.
He said: "It would be interesting to do Glastonbury if we were an operational unit at the time.
"You see this year Adam's off doing his solo work at the moment so it wouldn't have worked. You only look at things that are possible logistically at the time."
Other celebrities in attendance at the One For The Boys Fashion Ball included Stanley Tucci, Lewis Hamilton and Alice Cooper, all of whom helped raise awareness and funds educating men on the many cancers affecting them today.
Adam Lambert: It’d be fun if Queen headline Glastonbury
Adam Lambert would love to see Queen headline Glastonbury.
The 33-year-old singer has collaborated with the iconic British band, which features Brian May and Roger Taylor, since last year and has echoed Brian's view that they'd relish the opportunity to play at the festival.
Speaking last night (12.06.15) at the One For The Boys Fashion Ball at London's Roundhouse in Camden, Adam told BANG Showbiz: "That would be fun. I heard that too, that would be fun!"
Adam is scheduled to appear alongside the duo for a series of gigs later this year and suggested he'd like to continue collaborating with Queen into the future.
He shared: "We're doing a bunch of shows in South America in September.
"So far that's all that's on the books but that doesn't mean that we're done."
Last month, Brian May admitted Queen would be interested in headlining Glastonbury in the future - but only if Adam was available to perform alongside them.
He said: "It would be interesting to do Glastonbury if we were an operational unit at the time.
"You see this year Adam's off doing his solo work at the moment so it wouldn't have worked. You only look at things that are possible logistically at the time."
Other celebrities in attendance at the One For The Boys Fashion Ball included Stanley Tucci, Lewis Hamilton and Alice Cooper, all of whom helped raise awareness and funds educating men on the many cancers affecting them today.
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Paris Hilton always plays her own music.
The singer, DJ and socialite is a big fan of her own tunes and particularly enjoys "jamming" her new single while she is getting ready for the day.
She said: "I always listen to music when I'm getting ready, usually one of my own songs.
"I love jamming 'High Off My Love', by me."
The 34-year-old star also enjoys entertaining guests to her house with her own DJ sets in her private nightclub.
She said: "I've had a nightclub built in my house next to my recording studio.
"For my birthday, I had a couple of hundred people there and I did a DJ set."
As well as being a fan of her own work, Paris also loves 'Diamonds' hitmaker Rihanna.
She told Grazia magazine: "I check Instagram first thing in the morning. I love following Rihanna as she just posts whatever she wants.
"She always looks hot and she is always fun."
It was recently claimed the heiress will be performing at her sister Nicky's upcoming wedding to James Rothschild.
The star is said to be DJ-ing at the event, which will take place on July 10 at Kensington Palace in London and is even considering singing a few tunes for the happy couple and their guests.
Paris Hilton listens to own songs
Paris Hilton always plays her own music.
The singer, DJ and socialite is a big fan of her own tunes and particularly enjoys "jamming" her new single while she is getting ready for the day.
She said: "I always listen to music when I'm getting ready, usually one of my own songs.
"I love jamming 'High Off My Love', by me."
The 34-year-old star also enjoys entertaining guests to her house with her own DJ sets in her private nightclub.
She said: "I've had a nightclub built in my house next to my recording studio.
"For my birthday, I had a couple of hundred people there and I did a DJ set."
As well as being a fan of her own work, Paris also loves 'Diamonds' hitmaker Rihanna.
She told Grazia magazine: "I check Instagram first thing in the morning. I love following Rihanna as she just posts whatever she wants.
"She always looks hot and she is always fun."
It was recently claimed the heiress will be performing at her sister Nicky's upcoming wedding to James Rothschild.
The star is said to be DJ-ing at the event, which will take place on July 10 at Kensington Palace in London and is even considering singing a few tunes for the happy couple and their guests.
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Adam Lambert's new album "sounds like a therapy session".
The 33-year-old musician is gearing up to release his third studio record 'The Original High' and revealed he used the LP as a way to try and figure out what he wants out of life, and feels he expressed so much of himself it's like he's talking to a counsellor.
He told BANG Showbiz: "I would say that the big running theme throughout the album is the pursuit of happiness. Some of my previous work and my life in my early twenties, was like most people, was about trying to figure out who I was, a search for identity. Now that that's pretty much established I feel like the next chapter in my life is trying to figure out what works for me and what makes me happy, and what I want out of life.
"The album's about all of that, and it sounds like a therapy session."
The former 'American Idol' contestant - who has been touring with Queen for the past year - said despite making the collection, he is still no closer to figuring out the conundrum of what he wants out of life apart from knowing he wants to continue singing.
He explained: "I think the original high is performing. I think it's the obvious thing, but when I first got up on stage and first sang to an audience, that feeling, that was like the biggest rush, and it still is. But, you can never really get back your first time."
And Adam added he believes 'The Original High' - which is available to stream now on Amazon, and will be available to purchase on Monday (15.06.15) - is his greatest piece of work so far.
He said: "I feel like it's my best album that I've done. Vocally I think it shows the most range for me, and different tones and colours and I think that we've nailed these concepts."
Adam Lambert’s new LP ‘like a therapy session’
Adam Lambert's new album "sounds like a therapy session".
The 33-year-old musician is gearing up to release his third studio record 'The Original High' and revealed he used the LP as a way to try and figure out what he wants out of life, and feels he expressed so much of himself it's like he's talking to a counsellor.
He told BANG Showbiz: "I would say that the big running theme throughout the album is the pursuit of happiness. Some of my previous work and my life in my early twenties, was like most people, was about trying to figure out who I was, a search for identity. Now that that's pretty much established I feel like the next chapter in my life is trying to figure out what works for me and what makes me happy, and what I want out of life.
"The album's about all of that, and it sounds like a therapy session."
The former 'American Idol' contestant - who has been touring with Queen for the past year - said despite making the collection, he is still no closer to figuring out the conundrum of what he wants out of life apart from knowing he wants to continue singing.
He explained: "I think the original high is performing. I think it's the obvious thing, but when I first got up on stage and first sang to an audience, that feeling, that was like the biggest rush, and it still is. But, you can never really get back your first time."
And Adam added he believes 'The Original High' - which is available to stream now on Amazon, and will be available to purchase on Monday (15.06.15) - is his greatest piece of work so far.
He said: "I feel like it's my best album that I've done. Vocally I think it shows the most range for me, and different tones and colours and I think that we've nailed these concepts."
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Britney Spears wanted Nicole Richie in her 'Pretty Girls' video.
The 33-year-old star has revealed she was originally eager for the fashion designer to feature in the clip for her new single featuring Iggy Azalea, because she hoped they could be "valley girls" together.
Speaking about the video - which premiered last month - she said: "I actually wanted Nicole Richie to be in it and I was like, 'We could do something really funny, I know her really well, she's a really, really sweet girl and we can be like valley girls' and all of this kind of stuff. But what happened was we got the song from Iggy's producers and it fit my voice so well and then we just ended up doing it and it worked out and then I got the idea of the valley girl thing and it was really cool."
The track is the first to be taken from Britney's as-yet untitled ninth studio album, and now she has one collaboration under her belt, she admitted she is keen to involve more of her favourite acts on the LP.
When asked whether she has a list of other artists she hopes to work with, she told ITV's 'Good Morning Britain': "Oh yeah! Ludacris, Gwen Stefani, Pharrell, Shania Twain, Celine Dion. There's so many amazing artists out there."
Britney Spears wanted Nicole Richie for video
Britney Spears wanted Nicole Richie in her 'Pretty Girls' video.
The 33-year-old star has revealed she was originally eager for the fashion designer to feature in the clip for her new single featuring Iggy Azalea, because she hoped they could be "valley girls" together.
Speaking about the video - which premiered last month - she said: "I actually wanted Nicole Richie to be in it and I was like, 'We could do something really funny, I know her really well, she's a really, really sweet girl and we can be like valley girls' and all of this kind of stuff. But what happened was we got the song from Iggy's producers and it fit my voice so well and then we just ended up doing it and it worked out and then I got the idea of the valley girl thing and it was really cool."
The track is the first to be taken from Britney's as-yet untitled ninth studio album, and now she has one collaboration under her belt, she admitted she is keen to involve more of her favourite acts on the LP.
When asked whether she has a list of other artists she hopes to work with, she told ITV's 'Good Morning Britain': "Oh yeah! Ludacris, Gwen Stefani, Pharrell, Shania Twain, Celine Dion. There's so many amazing artists out there."
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Foo Fighters claim making a set list is "the hardest thing".
The 'Best of You' hitmakers struggle to decide which tracks to perform when they are on tour because their 20 years together means they have "so many" songs to choose from.
Frontman Dave Grohl explained: "The hardest thing for us is writing a setlist as we have so many f**king songs."
The band - also featuring Taylor Hawkins, Pat Smear, Nate Mendel and Chris Shiflett - are set to headline the Friday night (26.06.15) of Glastonbury Festival later this month, and are particularly excited about their two-and-a-half hour set because it is a "magical" event.
He continued: "When we confirmed that we were playing, people started congratulating us and we were like 'Great' but not really understanding.
"Of course now we do, so it's 'We are f**king headlining Glastonbury. Bring it on' and yes there will be nerves.
"It's such a magical event that so many people come together to experience so many different types of music."
The 46-year-old rocker also gave his opinion on Kanye West after angry fans campaigned against his slot as a headliner, saying he is sure the rapper's performance will be "punk rock" because he is defying the haters.
He told The Sun newspaper: "He could walk out there and have 100,000 people bottle him on stage or he could walk out there and show the world that nothing else matters except for that moment. And I'm sure that is what he will do.
"To me there is nothing more punk rock than having him stand on stage in front of 100,000 people after thousands of people petition for him not to be there."
Foo Fighters’ set list is ‘hardest thing’ to make
Foo Fighters claim making a set list is "the hardest thing".
The 'Best of You' hitmakers struggle to decide which tracks to perform when they are on tour because their 20 years together means they have "so many" songs to choose from.
Frontman Dave Grohl explained: "The hardest thing for us is writing a setlist as we have so many f**king songs."
The band - also featuring Taylor Hawkins, Pat Smear, Nate Mendel and Chris Shiflett - are set to headline the Friday night (26.06.15) of Glastonbury Festival later this month, and are particularly excited about their two-and-a-half hour set because it is a "magical" event.
He continued: "When we confirmed that we were playing, people started congratulating us and we were like 'Great' but not really understanding.
"Of course now we do, so it's 'We are f**king headlining Glastonbury. Bring it on' and yes there will be nerves.
"It's such a magical event that so many people come together to experience so many different types of music."
The 46-year-old rocker also gave his opinion on Kanye West after angry fans campaigned against his slot as a headliner, saying he is sure the rapper's performance will be "punk rock" because he is defying the haters.
He told The Sun newspaper: "He could walk out there and have 100,000 people bottle him on stage or he could walk out there and show the world that nothing else matters except for that moment. And I'm sure that is what he will do.
"To me there is nothing more punk rock than having him stand on stage in front of 100,000 people after thousands of people petition for him not to be there."
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Jim Ed Brown has died, aged 81.
The country music star - who released his first album, 'Alone With You' in 1966 - passed away yesterday (11.06.15) following a struggle with lung cancer.
Shortly after the news was announced, fellow musician Alan Jackson paid tribute to Jim during a show in Nashville where he played a snippet from his track 'Pop a Top' and said, "We're gonna miss you, Jim Ed Brown. God bless you."
The Grand Ole Opry member announced he had gone into remission earlier this year after being diagnosed with the disease last September, although on June 3 his daughter Kim revealed the disease had returned.
The country icon originally found fame in The Browns along with sisters Maxine and Bonnie whose singles 'Looking Back to See' and 'In Three Bells' were hits in the 1950s.
After splitting up in 1967, Jim continued to forge a successful career as a solo artist, also duetting with Helen Cornelius.
Jim - who released 22 studio albums during his career, including 'In Style Again' in January - was visited by his friend Bill Anderson last week where he was presented a medallion inducing him into the Hall of Fame, although the official ceremony will not take place until later this year.
Jim Ed Brown dies aged 81
Jim Ed Brown has died, aged 81.
The country music star - who released his first album, 'Alone With You' in 1966 - passed away yesterday (11.06.15) following a struggle with lung cancer.
Shortly after the news was announced, fellow musician Alan Jackson paid tribute to Jim during a show in Nashville where he played a snippet from his track 'Pop a Top' and said, "We're gonna miss you, Jim Ed Brown. God bless you."
The Grand Ole Opry member announced he had gone into remission earlier this year after being diagnosed with the disease last September, although on June 3 his daughter Kim revealed the disease had returned.
The country icon originally found fame in The Browns along with sisters Maxine and Bonnie whose singles 'Looking Back to See' and 'In Three Bells' were hits in the 1950s.
After splitting up in 1967, Jim continued to forge a successful career as a solo artist, also duetting with Helen Cornelius.
Jim - who released 22 studio albums during his career, including 'In Style Again' in January - was visited by his friend Bill Anderson last week where he was presented a medallion inducing him into the Hall of Fame, although the official ceremony will not take place until later this year.
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Marilyn Manson won the Lifetime Achievement gong at the Relentless Kerrang! Awards.
The 'Tainted Love' singer - who has released 13 albums during his career, spanning over two decades - was honoured with the accolade at the London ceremony last night (11.06.15), which was attended by the 46-year-old musician as well as a host of other rock stars.
Although the prestigious prize was awarded to Marilyn, the big winners of the evening were All Time Low - comprised of Alex Gaskarth, Jack Barakat, Rian Dawson and Zack Merrick - who won Best Event and Best International Band.
Legendary rocker Alice Cooper also picked up two awards during the annual event, being presented with the Kerrang! Legend prize and Best Radio Show for 'Nights with Alice Cooper' on Planet Rock.
Elsewhere during the event, rock duo Royal Blood won the Best British Newcomer title, Judas Priest were presented with the Inspiration Award and Bring Me the Horizon picked up Best British Band.
Speaking about the star-studded ceremony, Kerrang! Magazine Editor James McMahon said: "What a night! You know why Kerrang! continues to grow well into our thirtieth year? Because we are the anti-boring. The anti-conservative. The anti-bland."
The full list of Relentless Kerrang! Awards winners:
Best Event: All Time Low
Best British Newcomer: Royal Blood
Best International Newcomer: PVRIS
Best Single: Enter Shikari - 'Anaesthetist'
Spirit of Independence: Baby Metal
Inspiration: Judas Priest
Best Album: Marmozets - 'The Weird and Wonderful Marmozets'
Best Video: New Years Day - 'Angel Eyes'
Kerrang! Legend: Alice Cooper
The Relentless Award: Rolo Tomassi
Best Live Band: Black Veil Brides
Best International Band: All Time Low
Best British Band: Bring Me the Horizon
Lifetime Achievement: Marilyn Manson
Spirit of Punk: Slaves
Best Fanbase: Pierce the Veil
Best Film: 'Guardians of the Galaxy'
Best TV Show: 'Adventure Time'
Best Radio Show: 'Nights with Alice Cooper' on Planet Rock
Best Video Game: 'The Walking Dead'
Best Comic Book: 'The Walking Dead'
Best Festival: Slam Dunk
Best Comedian: Russell Howard
Tweeter of the Year: Hayley Williams
Marilyn Manson wins Lifetime Achievement at Kerrang! Awards
Marilyn Manson won the Lifetime Achievement gong at the Relentless Kerrang! Awards.
The 'Tainted Love' singer - who has released 13 albums during his career, spanning over two decades - was honoured with the accolade at the London ceremony last night (11.06.15), which was attended by the 46-year-old musician as well as a host of other rock stars.
Although the prestigious prize was awarded to Marilyn, the big winners of the evening were All Time Low - comprised of Alex Gaskarth, Jack Barakat, Rian Dawson and Zack Merrick - who won Best Event and Best International Band.
Legendary rocker Alice Cooper also picked up two awards during the annual event, being presented with the Kerrang! Legend prize and Best Radio Show for 'Nights with Alice Cooper' on Planet Rock.
Elsewhere during the event, rock duo Royal Blood won the Best British Newcomer title, Judas Priest were presented with the Inspiration Award and Bring Me the Horizon picked up Best British Band.
Speaking about the star-studded ceremony, Kerrang! Magazine Editor James McMahon said: "What a night! You know why Kerrang! continues to grow well into our thirtieth year? Because we are the anti-boring. The anti-conservative. The anti-bland."
The full list of Relentless Kerrang! Awards winners:
Best Event: All Time Low
Best British Newcomer: Royal Blood
Best International Newcomer: PVRIS
Best Single: Enter Shikari - 'Anaesthetist'
Spirit of Independence: Baby Metal
Inspiration: Judas Priest
Best Album: Marmozets - 'The Weird and Wonderful Marmozets'
Best Video: New Years Day - 'Angel Eyes'
Kerrang! Legend: Alice Cooper
The Relentless Award: Rolo Tomassi
Best Live Band: Black Veil Brides
Best International Band: All Time Low
Best British Band: Bring Me the Horizon
Lifetime Achievement: Marilyn Manson
Spirit of Punk: Slaves
Best Fanbase: Pierce the Veil
Best Film: 'Guardians of the Galaxy'
Best TV Show: 'Adventure Time'
Best Radio Show: 'Nights with Alice Cooper' on Planet Rock
Best Video Game: 'The Walking Dead'
Best Comic Book: 'The Walking Dead'
Best Festival: Slam Dunk
Best Comedian: Russell Howard
Tweeter of the Year: Hayley Williams