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The Newsdump, Feb 18 08: from the best single by a Brit to Oasis being anything but shit

  • February 18, 2008
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What has been going on in the world of news while we've all been asleep?

»
The Brit  for best single of last year will go to Hoosiers, Leona Lewis, Mark Ronson, Mika or Take That. ('Brits Singles Shortlist unveiled' — BBC)

» Inicdentally,
The Brits have a lot more riding on them than whether Mika will win a couple of little trophies. ('Record Companies Bank On Brit Awards Bounce' — The Guardian)

» Execrable singer song­writer Newton Faulkner is scared of how old Paul McCartney is these days. ('Newton's Terrified Of Macca' — Daily Star)

» Leona Lewis on the other hand, is prac­tic­ally best mates with Sir Paul. ('Leona At The Brits' — Daily Star)

»
Massive Attack are arranging a no-doubt-laugh-a-minute festival later this year. ('Massive Attack Set To Curate This Year's Meltdown Festival' — The Independent)

»
Alicia Keys is taking Jordin Sparks on tour with her. ('Alicia Keys, Jordin Sparks Team For Tour' — Billboard)

» Calling present occupants:
The Carpenters' old home is about to be steam­rollered. ('Save The Carpenters' Home' — Dlisted)

»
Oasis are offi­cially the best band of all time according to the people of Great Britain. ('Oasis Top Best British Album Chart' — Yahoo)

Blimey.

  • Alicia Keys
  • jordin sparks
  • Leona Lewis
  • Mark Ronson
  • massive attack
  • mika
  • newton faulkner
  • oasis
  • paul mccartney
  • Take That
  • the carpenters
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