Prince Bans NHS Dentist From Covering His Songs

Andrew Bain, an NHS Dentist, has been barred from including a extend Prince's 'Purple Rain' on his upcoming debut record album.


Bain �realised his dreams� earlier this year when he submitted an operatic version of the song to SonyBMG. The record label sign him instantaneously due to his unique blend of pop and opera.


But it seems Prince has been less impressed with Bain's cover and has asked for it to be removed from his debut album.


In a statement, the tooth doctor said he was saddened by the news, adding: �Without 'Purple Rain' I wouldn�t be where I am today."


The album, which is due to be released next month, will placid feature covers of songs by David Bowie, ABBA and Brian Adams.

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Jyri Rosenfeld

   
Artist: Jyri Rosenfeld

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 Fab Four, 4ever! Blues Museum (CD2)

   Year: 2004   
Tracks: 14


   
 Fab Four, 4ever! Blues Museum (CD1)

   Year: 2004   
Tracks: 16

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Lily Allen gets 'Naughty' on new album

Lily Allen has revealed new details about her highly anticipated forthcoming album.

The singer said that the tentative title for the follow-up to her highly successful 2006 debut is 'Stuck On The Naughty Step'.

�??In England, when kids are naughty, they get sent to sit on the naughty step,�?� she explained. �??Like a timeout, you know? I feel like I�??m stuck in a hole where people say, �??Lily, you�??re bad. Go think about what you�??ve done.�??"

Allen has been working on the new album in Los Angeles with producer Greg Kurstin of the Bird And The Bee.

"I haven�??t drunk the whole time I�??ve been here in LA, and I�??m up every day at 8,�?� she told Rolling Stone.

Talking about the recording sessions, Allen explained: �??Greg builds the chords up and I just sing along and make up the words. And then once you�??ve got the bare song, we decide which way we�??re gonna go with the production.�?�

The singer admitted to feeling insecure about the way her new album will be received.

�??I�??m really scared about what people are going to say,�?� Allen said. �??I don�??t know why. Some people will like it and some won�??t. If people hate it, then I�??ll just try something else.�?�

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BIG BROTHER: Alex Targeted By Vandals

Big Brother bully Alexandra De-Gale has become the target of vandals after being prematurely axed from the show for 'threatening behaviour'.

BB's most unpopular housemate EVER is currently in hiding at a hotel after a vandals daubed 'fake', 's***' and 'bitch' on her BMW.

In a second attack, her Croydon home was pelted with stones and eggs, windows were smashed and more abusive graffiti was keyed on her car.

A police spokesperson confirmed: "We have received reports of criminal damage and are investigating."
Alex was sensationally booted out of the house after boasting to Darnell that she would seek revenge against housemates in the outside world.
Channel 4 accused the mother-of-one of “repeatedly breaking the programme’s rules” by behaving in “unacceptable and intimidating manner towards fellow housemates”.
In a post-exit interview with Davina, Alex insisted she was simply being "assertive."

George Michael Teeses His Fans

George Michael feels real good with Dita Von Teese by his side.

When the British pop singer launches his 25 Live tour tonight in San Diego, he'll also debut a new video during his...

Saraya

   
Artist: Saraya

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Other
   

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 When The Blackbird Sings

   Year: 1991   
Tracks: 11

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Backstreet Boys - Doroughs Dad Dies

BACKSTREET BOYS star HOWIE DOROUGH is in mourning after his father died in his sleep.

Hoke Dorough was diagnosed with lung and brain cancer earlier this year (08).

The pop star and his bandmates scrapped shows in South Africa so that Dorough could be with his father.

In a statement, the singer says, "Our family just wants to say thanks for all your prayers for my father, Hoke Dorough. His strong will helped him to fight cancer for the past three months.

"I was blessed to be able to spend the last month with him and create some memories that I will take with me forever.

"Unfortunately, within the last few days he took a turn for the worse. He passed away Sunday morning peacefully in his sleep and is no longer suffering."

Howie adds that his father spent his final week returning to his native Georgia with his son and family members.

Dorough recalls, "My family and I rented a RV and took him to his hometown in Georgia where he had a family and high school reunion of over 50 people.

"He held on (for) the whole trip and had an amazing time, bringing things back full circle."

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