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The Newsdump, 10 April 2008: from U2's new stuff to Ofcom in a huff

  • April 10, 2008
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What has been going on in the world?


» The bad news: U2 plan to reissue their early albums. The terrible news: following their recent deal with Live Nation, they’'re in the studio to record EVEN MORE. (Billboard)


»  Amy Winehouse fails to sym­path­ise with former indie musician. (The Sun)


»  Pete Wentz’s desire to emulate the Jay Z business model extends to following him down the aisle. (MTV)


»  Toni Braxton urges doctors to unbreak her heart. (Gigwise)


»  After Madonna’s recent wild claims, Gwyneth Paltrow offers yet more 'oddball theories' on the plight of Britney Spears. (Music Rooms)


»  Some people still cannot under­stand that popstars occa­sion­ally swear. (BBC)

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