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The Newsdump, Feb 04 08: from a singing judge to Harding hoping for a nudge

  • February 4, 2008
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What has been going on in the world of news while we've all been asleep?

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Considering her new job involves seeking out new musical talent, Paula Abdul has 'got a nerve'. ('I Really Wish The Track Would Have Skipped' — Dlisted)

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Atomic Kitten are back but still not bothering to get dressed properly. ('Atomic Fit'Uns Undie Control' — The Sun)

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Natasha Bedingfield is promising to make up to her UK fans for running off to America. She will do some free shows when she finds a moment. ('Fancy A Freesome' — Daily Star)

» Is anyone taking respons­ib­il­ity for running the popular music industry these days? ('Who Calls The Tune In The New Music Age' — The Guardian)

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Michael Jackson's 'Thriller' album is no less important than it was last week, or 25 years ago. ('The Most Influential Albums Ever' — The Times)

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Madonna is still earning more money than every other woman in music. 'Material Girl' is still providing sub editors with clever and hilarious headlines. ('Material Girls' — The Independent)

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Morrissey fans dis­ap­poin­ted by his cancelled gigs will be less than thrilled to hear that he has no plans to res­ched­ule. ('No New Dates For Morrissey Gigs' — BBC)

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It is only a matter of time before Miley Cyrus arrives in the UK to enjoy same level of success as Hilary Duff (ie not much). ('Hannah Montana Tops US Box Office' — BBC)

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Sarah Harding is appar­ently eyeing up her options as a solo singer. ('Sarah's Bid For Solo Fame' — The Sun)

Blimey.

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