Eels ad plans were pulled due to sensible-ness
Eels' planned one-second Super Bowl half-time advert was blocked because the NFL does not sell one-second slots and rapid flashing could trigger seizures.…
And Finally
Each week we carefully curate some of the stand-out stories that come across the CMU news desk, picking out the most funny, whacky or down right weird ones to include in the 'And Finally!" column.
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Presley memorabilia recovered in Scotland
Police in Edinburgh have recovered rare Elvis Presley memorabilia, believed stolen, including a gold record and handwritten American Pie lyrics by Don McLean.…
Doors door on eBay
A door from Jim Morrison's demolished Florida family home, painted by Doug Wright, is for sale on eBay to benefit a charity drive.…
Supermodel and some lizards do the Thriller dance during Superbowl
A Pepsi Super Bowl advert featured Naomi Campbell and lizards re-enacting Thriller, while Tom Petty headlined the half-time show.…
NASA to beam Across The Universe towards the North Star
NASA plans to beam the Beatles' 'Across The Universe' towards the North Star on 4 February, marking the track's fortieth anniversary, with McCartney and Ono commenting.…
Sugababe Amelle Berrabah leaves Aldershot after feuds
Sugababe Amelle Berrabah says she is leaving Aldershot for London after rows with family and friends over her relationship with boyfriend Freddie Fuller.…
Moby goes busking in London to promote Last Night
Moby played an unpublicised 40-minute busking set in Sloane Square in London to promote his upcoming album 'Last Night', reportedly earning about six pounds.…
Winehouse takes comfort from Marilyn Monroe films in rehab
Amy Winehouse's father Mitch says she is suffering withdrawal symptoms in rehab and is finding comfort in Marilyn Monroe films, especially 'Some Like It Hot'.…
Dixie Chick Martie McGuire expecting third daughter
Dixie Chicks member Martie McGuire has announced via the band's website that she and her husband are expecting their third daughter.…
Israel invites Beatles to celebrate 60th anniversary
Israel has invited the surviving Beatles and relatives to its sixtieth anniversary celebrations, despite having banned the group in the 1960s, ambassador Ron Prosor has said.…
How The Strokes' 'Is This It' cover image came about
The model pictured on The Strokes' 'Is This It' cover has explained to NME that the image was unplanned, taken by photographer Colin Lane at his home.…
Cowell to leave millions to charity
Simon Cowell says he plans to leave £90 million of his £100 million fortune to children's and animal charities, leaving his family £10 million.…