Band Aid 20 in circulation
Band Aid 20's new 'Do They Know It's Christmas' got its first radio play, with debate over who sings the 'thank God it's them' line and a bookmaker's Christmas number one bet.…
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Great and good line up for inaugural UK Music Hall of Fame awards
Channel 4 screened the first UK Music Hall of Fame awards at Hackney Empire, honouring Madonna, Bob Marley and others, with Chris Blackwell inducted as the first industry member.…
Critics unimpressed by Britney Spears exhibition at ICA
Art critics have criticised the ICA for hosting a private Britney Spears photo exhibition hired by BMG, which the label defends as fitting for the gallery.…
Madonna criticises Pop Idol-style talent shows
Madonna has told ABC Radio Network she dislikes Pop Idol-style shows because viewers seem to enjoy contestants failing.…
Madonna splits from manager Careese Henry and comments on Iraq
Madonna has parted ways with manager Careese Henry, declined Elton John's Hall of Fame presentation, and told Radio 2 that US troops should leave Iraq.…
Madonna to advertise Israel
An Israeli newspaper reports Madonna has filmed an advert promoting tourism in Israel, and she has voiced Princess Selina in animated film 'Arthur'.…
Madonna in talks to do Versace ads
Madonna is in talks with Donatella Versace about appearing in a series of adverts, though a spokeswoman says no decision has been made.…
Geldof vetoes Madonna on Band Aid
Bob Geldof has reportedly banned Madonna from Band Aid III because she is American, with Midge Ure quoted as saying they do not need her.…
Kylie and Franz Ferdinand sell out fast
Kylie Minogue's greatest hits tour has sold out quickly, prompting extra dates, while Franz Ferdinand's Glasgow SECC show has sold out and gained a second date.…
Elton John apologises for Madonna outburst
Elton John says he was perhaps unfair to criticise Madonna for miming, describing her as a great artist and performer.…
Madonna may move to Sanctuary
Madonna may be moving to the Sanctuary Group, with her manager Caresse Henry reportedly in talks to join and possibly a recording deal with a Sanctuary label.…
'Mexican Madonna' Gloria Trevi acquitted of rape charges
Latin pop star Gloria Trevi has been acquitted of rape, kidnapping and corruption charges, with a new album planned for November with BMG.…