Music

Jay-Z today posted a new track dedicated to his and Beyoncé’s new baby girl Blue Ivy Carter, , and in it, some very honest lyrics, even telling of a devastating miscarriage, prior to falling pregnant with their daughter.

The new track posted on his website today is called Glory, and includes the Lyrics, ‘Last time the miscarriage was so tragic-We was afraid you’d disappear-But nah baby you magic.’ tells of the couples worry that Beyonce would miscarry again.

The couple also released a joint statement today  saying

” Blue ‘was delivered naturally at a healthy 7 lbs and it was the best experience of both of our lives” The couple adds, “Her birth was emotional and extremely peaceful, we are in heaven. We are thankful to everyone for all your prayers, well wishes, love and support.’

The new track which is produced by Pharrel is an open and honest account of the new fathers love and emotions, toward his new born daughter, and at the end the sounds of a new-born baby, which are believed to be an actual recording of Blue Ivy Carter.
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LMFAO’s Party Rock Album, was the most downloaded track on ITunes UK last year, followed closely by Adele’s Someone Like You.

 1. LMFAO feat. Lauren Bennett & GoonRock – ‘Party Rock Anthem’

 2. Adele – ‘Someone Like You’

3. Maroon 5 – ‘Moves Like Jagger’

4. Jessie J feat B.o.B – ‘Price Tag’

5. Pitbull feat. Ne-Yo – ‘Give Me Everything’

6. Bruno Mars – ‘Grenade’

7. Adele – ‘Rolling In The Deep’

8. Jennifer Lopez – ‘On The Floor’

9. Drake – ‘What’s My Name?’

10. Rihanna feat. Calvin Harris – ‘We Found Love’

Although Adele was pipped to the post in the singles downloads, no one could touch her when it came to her Album ’21’, which was by far the biggest selling and most downloaded on ITunes UK in 2011.

 1. Adele – ’21’

2. Rihanna – ‘Loud’

3. Bruno Mars – ‘Doo-Wops & Hooligans’

4. Ed Sheeran – ‘+’

 5. Chase & Status – ‘No More Idols’

6. Jessie J – ‘Who You Are’

7. Lady Gaga – ‘Born This Way’

8. Tinie Tempah – ‘Disc-Overy’

 9. Coldplay – ‘Mylo Xyloto’

10. Various Artists – ‘Now That’s What I Call Music! 79’

It’s been an amazng year for UK artists, with many making waves in the UK, Europe and  in Amerca, , Tinie Tempah, Adele and  Jessie J have all seen  success across the pond, just to name a few, with Adele’s album going to number one, and Jesse J being hailed  ‘Artist to watch for 2012’ by Billboard.com.

Boy Band One Direction were involved in a motor accident last night, leaving three members being treated for neck injuries.

The crash happened in Birmingham, after the boys had played a gig in the city, it is thought that a car drove into their tour bus. Louis Tomlinson, Harry Styles, Niall HoranZayn Malik and Liam Payne were all checked over and treated at the scene by ambulance crews, police also attended the incident.

Ambulance crews confirmed that three members of the band, were complaining of neck and head pain, but luckily the injuries are not thought to be serious.  Despite the horrendous event, that has been described as “terrifying for all involved”  the group did not let their fans down, and performed as scheduled, at Plymouth Pavilions, although they performed a lighter set than usual.

One Direction Twitter fans, were in a frenzy of worry yesterday, when word got out about the crash. Thankfully the boys are expected to be fully healed within weeks, and it seems the show must go on.

Florence and The Machines leading lady, Florence Welch Beautifully grace the cover of Uk Vogue this month.

Big hair, bright blue eyes and a blue silk plunging dress to match, complete the stunning pictorial look, for Florence Welch’s first cover on Vogue magazine this month.  Inside the issue, Florence talks about her life since she exploded on to the music scene in 2009.  Her unmistakable  vocals, unique style and flame red hair have made her one of the most recognisable women in music today.  The cover shot is definitely a success to add the list.

Florence escribes in her Vogue interview how she is so close to her family, that they all work with her, and her ‘Machine’ from managing her schedule to driving the tour bus.

Read about Florence Welch unique style

Beyoncé may be moments away from giving birth to her first child. 

The star’s mother Tina Knowles, 57, sister Solange Knowles, 25, and nephew Julez have arrived in New York City and the
Nurses at New York’s St Luke’s Roosevelt hospital have allegedly been told to prepare the labour suite for the arrival of a celebrity VIP.

Are we moments away from the arrival of Jay-z junior.

We will keep you posted.

Beyonce shows off her baby bump

The Mayor’s Midnight Fireworks in London are going ahead again this year, the display by the Thames, attracts huge crowds, usually around 250,000 people, will you be one of them?

This year there will be an exclusive live DJ set from Radio 1’s Nihil, starting at 10pm, and going on after the fireworks display. If you attend you also get to hear the famous Big Ben ‘Bongs’ , then get to see the UK’s biggest annual firework display from the London Eye, alongside a tailor-made soundtrack. No tickets are required for this event.

Go early, be safe, stay together, drink sensibly and make our capital proud.

HAVE A HAPPY NEW YEARS EVE EVERYONE.

Comment and let us know what you are all doing this year.

 

 

 

Knocking X Factor winners, Little Mix off the top spot, the Military Wives Choir has landed the Christmas number one spot in the Official UK Music Charts.

The 100 strong choir was put together by Gareth Malone for the BBC Two series of The Choir. The finale was the wives performing at the Royal Albert Hall. The track Wherever You Are sold an amazing 556,000 copies in the week leading up to christmas, which was more than the other top 12 put together.

The track, which is a charity record for both the British Legion and the SSAFA (Soldiers, Sailoers, Airmen and Families Association , was written from love poems, which were written between the women and their absent husbands, and partners.   The government has pledged a donation of the VAT raised on the single to the charities.

WELL DONE TO THE MILITARY WIVES, AND MERRY CHRISTMAS TO OUR SERVICE MEN AND WOMEN.

The cause of global superstar rapper and actor, Heavy D’s sudden death was due to a pulmonary embolism, caused by deep vein thrombosis -DVT- as ruled by a Los Angeles Coroner.

The US star died at Cedar Sinai hospital california on November 8th 2011 after collapsing in the outer area of his home, he was 44.   A pulmonary embolism is a blockage of an artery in the lung, often caused by a blood clot that travels to another part of the body. The report from the coroner’s office states that absolutely no alcohol or drugs were involved in the rappers death.

DVT s closely associated with long distant travel, and although Heavy D’s weight and heart disease were contributing factors, a recent transatlantic flight was also listed as a highly probable contribution, to his cause of death.

Rapper Heavy D hit the big time with his hip hop group The Boyz, and enjoyed a fruitful solo rapping and singing career, even appearing on Michael Jackson’s track, The Jam. He later became a successful actor n hollywood.  He was well-loved within his social circle, and within the industry itself, among many famous names that came to pay their respect at his funeral were, Russel Simmons, Kimora Lee Hounsou, Chris Rock and Will Smith.

Sudden death of Heavy D

Stars turn out for Funeral of Heavy D

Lioness:Hidden Treasures, the Album from Amy Winehouse has gone to number one in the Album charts, four months after her tragic untimely death.

The success of the album that includes, different versions of Amy Winehouse classics together with new, never heard before, tracks, just shows that the love of winehouse and her amazing musical talents havent gone anywhere. We are sure that Am’s voice will be heard for generations to come.

The album was mastered with the consent and help of her Father Mitch Winehouse, along with her good friend, music producer Mark Ronson.

Amy died in July at her home in Camden aged just 27.

A Two hour Live Show,last night and another tonight, has seen this years finalists perform live from Wembley Stadium…Your votes have been counted and verified and the winner of  X factor  2011  is……………………………..

LITTLE MIX

The girls that entered the competition as solo artists, and were put together as a band by the judges on X Factor, have become he first group to win the singing competition.  Their Mentor Tulisa, looked completely overjoyed when Little Mix were announced as the winners, beating Marcus Collins to the title. Their Winners single ‘Cannonball’ is available to download from iTunes now.