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The Newsdump, March 20 08: from Adele going over the sea to Rihanna being the new Britney

  • March 20, 2008
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What has been going on in the world of news?

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Adele has fled the country. ('Adele Will Say Adieu To Britain' — The Sun)

» Pete Doherty has spoiled what would have no doubt been an otherwise pleasant shopping exper­i­ence for lots of music fans. ('Pete Doherty Surprises Music-shop Punters With An Impromptu Gig' — The Mirror)

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Beyonce has changed her hair to be in 'the movies'. ('Beyonce Sporting Peroxide Trailer Look On Cadillac Record Set' — The Mirror)

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September thinks Robyn is alright. ('I'm Swede On Robyn' — Daily Star)

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Coldplay have almost named their new album after an old Ricky Martin single. ('Chris v Ricky' — The Guardian)

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You will be enjoying the new Gnarls Barkley album sooner than expected. ('Gnarls Barkley Rush Out New Album' — BBC)

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Ryan Tedder has made some rather ominous promises about Rihanna's future. ('Tedder: 'Rihanna Is the Next Britney'' — Yahoo)

Blimey.

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