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Aussie rockers ROSE TATTOO have scrapped an upcoming U.S. tour to allow guitarist ROBIN RILEY to recover from surgery.
Riley will go under the knife for an undisclosed health issue in October (09), but bandmate Angry Anderson has dismissed reports the guitarist has been diagnosed with cancer.
This follows a posting on the website for Los Angeles venue Knitting Factory, where Rose Tattoo were booked to play later this year (09), which stated the rocker is battling the disease.
Anderson says, "Rockin’ Rob is doing fine, but needs surgery this October." Rose Tattoo have been hit hard by cancer in recent years - guitarist Pete Wells passed away in March 2006 after a long battle with prostate cancer and founder Mick Cocks was diagnosed with liver cancer and secondary tumors in the lungs earlier this year (09), according to Blabbermouth.net.

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Singer JOJO is suing her record label in a bid to be released from her record contract.
The 18-year-old pop star is desperate to leave Da Family Entertainment, the company she signed a deal with at just 12, so that she can put out new music as the firm struggles to overcome ongoing financial woes.
But the Leave (Get Out) hitmaker maintains she has no resentment towards the firm’s bosses, insisting the lawsuit was filed as a last resort in her bid to put out her next album.
She writes on her official blog, "For the past year and a half I’ve been diligently co-operating with my record label(s) so I can have the opportunity to continue with my career and do what I love the most - create music and sing. I’ve been a patient team player and have done everything that was asked and/or expected of me.
"As you may already know, my record company has been going through a major transition and unfortunately all of the artists on the label have been forced to sit on the sidelines and wait. I exhausted every option and exercised much patience before reaching my final decision to file a formal complaint with the court.
"My situation is a bit atypical. It is not a case where the artist loves the material they are making, is set in his or her ways, will not take direction or advice, and will not co-operate with the label. This is NOT the case at all.
"I’ve been blessed to receive great feedback from the record company in response to the music I’ve been delivering. But unfortunately I have become a victim of industry politics that honestly have nothing to do with me personally or professionally. Because of this, I am willing to fight for what I love and ultimately for the chance to regain control of my livelihood and my life." JoJo, real name Joanne Levesque, is seeking $500,000 (£334,000) in damages from the company.

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Rockers SLIPKNOT were forced to scrap their Saturday night (22Aug09) headlining spot at the Pain in The Grass festival in Washington after drummer JOEY JORDISON was hospitalised.
Details of his health emergency have not been released, but the rocker is expected to make a full recovery and, as WENN went to press, Jordison was expected to be onstage for Slipknot’s show in Kennewick, Washington on Sunday night (23Aug09).
The band cancelled a string of European festival appearances last year (08) after Jordison broke his ankle.
Slipknot also pulled out of a headlining spot at a September (09) festival in their native Iowa. No reason for that decision has been released.

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OASIS rocker NOEL GALLAGHER criticised the atmosphere during the band’s set at the U.K.’s V Festival - hours before they axed their second slot due to singer LIAM’s throat virus.
Guitarist Noel admitted he "couldn’t get into" their gig at the first leg of the event in Staffordshire, England after he came offstage on Saturday night (22Aug09).
He also felt unwell and was concerned he would have to call a doctor the following day.
On Sunday (23Aug09), Oasis were due to headline day two of the event in Chelmsford, south east England - but cancelled when Liam was diagnosed with viral laryngitis.
In a posting on the band’s official website, Noel writes: "Boo! Just come off stage at V in Stafford. And I don’t mind admitting that I didn’t enjoy it one bit… Couldn’t get into it. Very strange.
"Don’t feel too clever. Outrageous stomach ache. Feel like I’m coming down with summat (something). Bugger. Might have to get the doctor out in the morning. Hope it came out of the speakers ok… Oh well, there’s always tomorrow." Gallagher is rumoured to be planning a surprise acoustic set at the event in Chelmsford on Sunday evening to make up for the band’s cancelled slot.

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JENNIFER LOVE HEWITT and boyfriend JAMIE KENNEDY served as good luck charms for the Los Angeles Dodgers on Saturday (22Aug09) - by smooching throughout the baseball team’s big game against the Chicago Cubs.
The loved-up couple kissed and cuddled as they enjoyed a sunny day out at the ballpark with family and friends.
The Dodgers won the game 2-0.
And there was more celebrity good luck power at Sunday’s (23Aug09) game against the Cubs - actor Christian Slater was on the plate to throw out the first pitch.

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Screen legend LAUREN BACALL has hit out at the current state of Hollywood, insisting modern movie stars are only interested in fame.
The How To Marry A Millionaire actress, who is considered part of Hollywood’s golden age, blames tabloid culture for breeding an obsession with celebrities’ lives rather than their careers.
And the 84 year old has no patience for reporters who only take an interest in the designer labels worn by the stars.
She says, "I love my profession. I have tremendous respect for it. What I don’t have respect for is the red carpet and the celebrity scene. It’s become a zoo. It’s so stupid. They ask you stupid questions: ‘What are you wearing?’ Oh, Christ almighty!"

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Actor BOO BOO STEWART has retracted comments he made about a potential fifth TWILIGHT movie..
The 15 year old, recently cast as a werewolf in Eclipse - the third film in the franchise, sparked a frenzy among fans after announcing Summit Entertainment movie executives had two more sequels in the pipeline, bringing the number of installments in the saga to five.
Twilight author Stephenie Meyer has only written four novels in the hit series the films are based on.
Stewart told Access Hollywood, "I heard that there were going to be three more movies. There’s going to be Eclipse, Breaking Dawn, and there should be one more." But the new recruit has backtracked on his previous remark, telling RadarOnline.com, "There was some false communication, so far it’s just Eclipse that’s coming out."

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AMY WINEHOUSE made her live comeback by teaming up with her heroes THE SPECIALS at a British music festival on Saturday (22Aug09) - and continued to stun fans by appearing during PETE DOHERTY’s set later in the day.
The troubled singer was backstage at V Festival in Chelmsford, England when she met the ska legends, who made her dreams come true by inviting her to perform alongside them.
The crowd went wild when the 25 year old appeared towards the end of The Specials’ set, waving happily to fans and grabbing the mic for You’re Wondering Now before helping them end their slot with Ghost Town.
As she exited the stage, Winehouse thanked The Specials, who recently reformed after splitting in 1981, telling the crowd to applaud for the group.
The Rehab hitmaker appeared at a Caribbean music festival in May (09) for her first performance in eight months - but was forced to abandon her set after a heavy downpour.
And Winehouse was determined to make the most of her time at V Festival - she later appeared alongside former Libertines frontman Doherty during his headlining set.
Festivalgoers cheered as Winehouse scrambled on-stage to give Doherty a few words of encouragement, before pulling him in for a kiss on the lips.
She then headed backstage once again, but later re-emerged to lead the crowd in cheering for "Mr Peter Doherty", causing her pal to jokingly clasp his hand over her mouth.

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Music mogul DALLAS AUSTIN has revealed MICHAEL JACKSON’s talents didn’t stop with music - the King of Pop was a great painter and sketcher too.
The record producer, who worked with Jackson on his HIStory album, admits he was really impressed with the pop star’s artistic efforts.
He tells Rolling Stone magazine, "People didn’t know how much of a painter he was. He would draw a lot of stuff inside his album.
"If you look inside of the HIStory album… there’s a little kid sitting in the corner, which is one of the sketches that he did while we were actually sitting in the studio.
"I was like, ‘Man, do you paint and draw?’ and he just started showing us all these paintings and drawings that he had like at his house. The stuff was amazing."

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MILLA JOVOVICH married filmmaker PAUL W.S. ANDERSON in the backyard of their home on Saturday (22Aug09).
The couple, who met while making 2002 horror movie Resident Evil, exchanged vows at their Beverly Hills residence in a low-key outdoor ceremony, in front of 50 guests including Grey’s Anatomy star Patrick Dempsey and his wife Jillian.
The bride wore a floaty 1960s style dress she designed herself, while Ever Gabo, her 20-month-old daughter with Anderson, served as flower girl.
After the ceremony, the new husband and wife treated guests to a reception featuring Cuban musicians playing traditional drums, reports People.com.

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LEONARDO DiCAPRIO’s new movie SHUTTER ISLAND has fallen victim to the ongoing financial crisis - its release has been pushed back until next year (10).
DiCaprio teamed up with director Martin Scorsese for the thriller, in which he plays an escaped prisoner, and was preparing to promote the film when it hit cinemas in October (09).
But bosses at movie studio Paramount Pictures have had to re-shuffle their schedule - and as a result, fans will have to wait until February next year (10) to watch the gothic movie.
Paramount Pictures chairman and CEO Brad Grey says, "Our 2009 slate was green-lit in a very different economic climate and as a result we must remain flexible and willing to recalibrate and adapt to a changing environment.
"Leonardo DiCaprio is among the most talented actors working today, and Martin Scorsese is not just one of the world’s most significant filmmakers, but also a personal friend. Following a highly successful 2009, we have every confidence that Shutter Island is a great anchor to lead off our 2010 slate and the shift in date is the best decision for the film (and) the studio." Paramount chiefs have already paid huge sums to market their summer hits Star Trek, Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen, and G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra.

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THE DELLS singer JOHN E. CARTER has died at the age of 75.
The doo-wop star, famed for his falsetto voice, passed away in Illinois on Friday (21Aug09) after losing his battle with lung cancer.
Carter first rose to fame with The Flamingos before leaving in 1960 to sing with R&B group The Dells, who were best known for their hit Oh What A Night.
The band toured with Dinah Washington and Ray Charles in their heyday, and later worked with famed producer Quincy Jones.
The Dells were recruited to work as advisers for 1991’s The Five Heartbeats, a movie based on their career.
Carter, who was the last surviving member of The Flamingos, remains one of the few artists inducted into the U.S. Rock and Roll Hall of Fame with two acts.
He is survived by five daughters and several grandchildren.

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RUNAWAYS guitarist JOAN JETT has filed a lawsuit against former band member JACKIE FOX, accusing her of meddling in the production of a film biopic of the band.
The movie, based on the story of the 1970s American all-girl rock group, is currently in production and stars Twilight beauty Kristen Stewart.
According to TMZ.com, Jett claims Fox tried to halt filming until she has seen and approved a script.
Jett insists there is no character based on Fox in the movie, and alleges the former bass player "threatened" Jett’s business partners, claiming she has the right to be paid for the use of the Runaways name.
The band was formed in 1975 by Jett and drummer Sandy West.
Fox left during a 1977 tour of Japan, just before the rockers were due to appear at the Tokyo Music Festival, and was later replaced with Vicki Blue.
In the suit, Jett insists Fox has no right to the band name or any cash made from it, and is seeking damages.

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Rockers OASIS were forced to pull out of a prestigious gig at a British music festival on Sunday (23Aug09) after frontman LIAM GALLAGHER lost his voice.
The Wonderwall hitmakers were due to close the V Festival in Chelmsford, England with a headlining set, their last performance in the U.K. this year (09).
But singer Liam was rendered voiceless after pushing himself to the limit at the Staffordshire leg of the outdoor event on Saturday (22Aug09), forcing the band to axe their slot just hours before taking the stage.
British rockers Snow Patrol will close the event instead.
A festival source tells WENN, "Liam gave it his all during their set on Saturday night but unfortunately it’s taken its toll on his voice. The band really wanted to give everyone a great send-off by closing the festival on Sunday and they’re very disappointed." A spokesman for the event says, "V Festival organisers regret to share the news with fans that unfortunately tonight’s headlining performance will not go ahead as planned. Unfortunately frontman Liam Gallagher is unwell with viral laryngitis and has been advised by doctors not to perform at tonight’s event.
"Organisers are pleased to be able to announce that Snow Patrol will be filling the headline slot." Festival director Bob Angus adds, "Fans will naturally be disappointed but of course the artist’s health must come first." And a spokesperson for Oasis says, "After a year of being on the road this is the first performance to be lost to a band member’s illness, so naturally we are all completely gutted (disappointed). Liam is resting up and should be fine to resume the tour next Friday in Paris."

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ONE TREE HILL star ANTWON TANNER has pleaded guilty to selling Social Security numbers.
The actor, who plays Skills on the teen U.S. TV drama, told a federal judge in Brooklyn, New York on Friday (21Aug09) he had sold more than a dozen of the identification numbers for $10,000 (£6,700).
Tanner maintained he was a "middleman" in the scheme, selling official details provided by an unnamed source.
Prosecutors revealed the star is also under investigation in California, although the reason for that probe was not given.
In April (09), authorities charged the 34 year old after he sold 16 Social Security numbers and three fake Social Security cards to undercover Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers in a sting operation.
The Coach Carter star faces up to a year in prison. He is due to be sentenced on 20 November (09).

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DAVID ALAN GRIER’s divorce from CHRISTINE KIM has taken another twist - the actor is demanding joint custody of their daughter and refusing to pay his estranged wife spousal support.
Kim filed for legal separation from the comedian at Los Angeles County Superior Court last month (Jul09) after two years of marriage, citing irreconcilable differences.
She requested sole custody of their one-year-old daughter Luisa, granting Grier periodic visits, and asked for the star to pay spousal support.
But Grier, 54, has hit back in his own court papers, filed this week (ends23Aug09) in Los Angeles and obtained by People.com.
The In Living Color star wants shared custody of their child and has asked a judge to deny Kim’s financial requests.

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DAKOTA FANNING is tipped to star in a sequel to THE WIZARD OF OZ, according to reports.
The 15 year old star of Charlotte’s Web and War of the Worlds is set to take the lead in a follow-up to the classic 1939 movie that shot Judy Garland to fame.
The film’s producer, Basil Iwanyk, says, "It will be set in the present day and feature Dorothy’s granddaughter." The original film - based on L. Frank Baum’s 1900 children’s book The Wonderful Wizard of Oz - won a number of awards including the Academy Award for Best Original Song.
Co-producer Todd McFarlane adds, "You’ve still got Dorothy trapped in an odd place, but she’s much closer to the Ripley character from Alien than a helpless singing girl." The classic original already has one sequel - the 1985 film, Return to Oz, was based on Baum’s novels Ozma of Oz and The Marvelous Land of Oz.

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Authorities investigating MICHAEL JACKSON’s death have raided a Beverly Hills pharmacy located in the same building as the offices of his dermatologist DR. ARNOLD KLEIN.
Officers from the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) served a warrant to search the Mickey Fine Pharmacy & Grill on Friday (21Aug09) to investigate if prescription pills were improperly dispensed, according to a spokesperson.
The search of the premises lasted five hours before agents left with one box of medical records.
Bosses of the Mickey Fine Pharmacy & Grill sued Jackson in 2007 over claims he owed $100,000 for prescription drugs from the previous two years. The suit was quickly resolved.
The pharmacy is situated in the same building as Jackson’s longtime dermatologist Dr. Arnold Klein’s offices. Klein is also under investigation by authorities.
It is the second raid on a pharmacy as part of the ongoing investigation into Jackson’s death - officers swooped on Applied Pharmacy Services in Las Vegas last week (11Aug09) in search of documents relating to drug prescriptions written by Jackson’s personal physician Dr. Conrad Murray.

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