Bhangra Kings RBD get ready to showcase new tour and album

International Urban group RDB has come a long way in becoming one of the leading South Asian producers, musicians, singers and entertainers in the world, with a huge following in the UK and internationally in India, Pakistan, Middle East, Canada and America. RDB, which was formed in 2000 by three Bradford-based Punjabi Sikh brothers Kuly, Manj and Surj, has radically pioneered the style of British Bhangra by remolding it into a raw urban sound, making their work stand out from the crowd. Their musical influences were shaped at a young age when they were introduced to music by their father, who taught them to sing religious songs and play the harmonium in their Gurdwara (Temple).RDB (Rhythm Dhol Bass) have brought audiences around the world a new genre of music. Bringing different musical styles and genres together and fusing these with South Asian influences is ultimately what comprises the familiar and popular 'RDB sound'. Putting their distinctive musical stamp on the international and UK music scenes, RDB have written, sung, played instruments and produced for countless hit songs, most notably for many A-List Bollywood films, including the cross-urban music track, Shera Di Kaum, which saw them collaborate with Grammy Award winning American artist Ludacris and Bollywood superstar Akshay Kumar. Other mainstream collaborations include tracks with Snoop Dogg, Elephant Man and Public Enemy.

Future Of The Left new album 'the plot against common sense' out soon

Future Of The Left are excited to announce that they will release their new record, 'the plot against common sense' on 11th June 2012 through Xtra Mile Recordings in the UK and Europe and on 12th June in North America through Xtra Mile/ILG..Constituting 49.8 minutes of singing, shouting, slinking, smashing and (at times) sobbing, the album is the best thing the band have put their name to in this or any other dimension, a fact which is not open to debate.Recently expanded to a four-piece, initially as a bet, the band originally conceived the record as a Broadway musical based on the recent British phone-hacking scandal but were forced to abandon this idea due to budgetary restrictions. This is not a joke. After writing hundreds of songs fifteen were recorded and placed into an order deliberately selected to exhibit the full dynamic range of the experience, a gift which will be lost to anybody who regularly utilitises the shuffle function on their mp3 player.Recent single 'sheena is a t-shirt salesman' is currently being blasted out across the airways played and championed by Radio 1's Daniel P Carter, Huw Stephens as well as XFM, 6Music and Kerrang! Radio. They are also heading out on an eagerly anticipated headline tour across the UK and Europe. Full dates are as follows:
JUNE
1 Diksmuide, 4AD Belgium
2 Paris: La Maroquinerie, France
3 Lille, La Peniche, France
5 Brussels, VK, Belgium
7 Cheltenham, Frog and Fiddle (2000 Trees "launch" party)
8 Nottingham, Bodega
9 Manchester, Deaf Institute
10 Newcastle, Academy 2
11 Glasgow, King Tuts
13 Brighton, The Haunt
14 London, XOYO

JULY
14 2000 Trees Festival, Cheltenham
21 Sheffield Tramlines Festival
29 Off The Cuff Festival
AUGUST
5 Matlock YNOT Festival
9 Croatia, Zagreb Terraneo Festival

Slash issues statement on the Jim Marshall death

Former Guns N' Roses guitarist Slash has issued a statement saluting the late-Jim Marshall, developer of the Marshall Amp.I consider myself very fortunate to have known the late Jim Marshall. He was such a fantastic individual.Not only did he create the loudest, most effective, brilliant-sounding Rock & Roll amplifier ever designed, but he was a caring, hardworking family man who remained true to his integrity to the very end. His work ethic was unequaled and his passion unrivaled.He took great care of me personally, as one of his loyal fans and Marshall Amp enthusiasts, ever since we first met in the early 90's.At that time, he did the unprecedented; he had the first-ever Artist Model Marshall series designed for me when my Marshall amps were destroyed in a Guns N Roses concert riot in St. Louis in 1991. We had been friends ever since.Jim cared for all his customers like they were his family. He would do whatever it took to make sure an artist was completely satisfied and he made sure his staff did likewise. It was very important to him that Marshall quality and customer care was paramount.Jim's passing marks the end of a very loud and colorful era. From Pete Townshend to Kerry King, Marshall Amplifiers have been behind every great Rock & Roll guitarist since the beginning. Marshall Amplification is one of the most enduring, iconic brands of contemporary music history.This industry will likely never see the likes of Jim again. But his legacy will live on forever.

Jennifer Lopez causes balloon mayhem

Jennifer Lopez thrilled her children by letting 500 balloons fly into the air.The singer-and-actress has twins Max and Emme with her estranged husband Marc Anthony. They turned four in February and Jennifer celebrated with a lavish party.As part of the bash she organised for 500 helium-filled balloons to decorate the grounds of her San Fernando Valley home. The children were delighted ' especially when Jennifer let them loose.It took several trucks just to deliver them, and Jennifer's backyard brimmed with balloons. But when the party was over, rather than have her staff pop them all, she told them to cut the strings and let 'em fly,' a source told National Enquirer.The tots and their friends were heard shrieking with excitement. However, some of Jennifer's neighbours were said to be concerned about the impact the balloons would have on the environment.Jennifer split from Marc last year and they are currently in the process of divorcing. She is now dating her backing dancer Casper Smart, but has refuted reports they are planning to wed.

Rihanna admits fan anxiety

Rihanna finds people screaming for her 'anxiety at its finest'.The superstar is constantly hounded by the press and fans alike. Rihanna finds the constant attention uncomfortable at times.'It's like a rollercoaster. It's anxiety at its finest and it's overwhelming. You almost hold your breath until the cameras stop flashing. It will never be second nature,' she told British magazine more!Rihanna has revealed how she stays grounded despite all the craziness surrounding her.The 24-year-old singer's friends are the reason she remains down to earth.My experiences in life and having a good group of friends,' she revealed when asked how her feet are kept on the ground. 'They are brutally honest and I need that! I'm very loyal and I'll tell it like it is. But I turn to my friends all the time - I trust them so much. I don't care what the media think, but I respect their opinions and their advice is never shady.'

Kanye West 'confesses Kim love'

Kanye West has professed his 'love' for Kim Kardashian on his new track.Speculation over the pair's relationship has been rife for years. Kanye's ex-girlfriend Amber Rose has even blamed Kim for her break-up with the rapper in 2010.In his new song Theraflu, Kanye has confessed his adoration for the reality TV beauty who became estranged from her husband Kris Humphries after just 72 days of marriage last year. The rapper also taunts basketball star Kris who plays for Jay-Z's team the New Jersey Nets."I'll admit, I fell in love with Kim/ Round the same time she fell in love with him/ Well, that's cool, baby girl, do your thang," he raps on the track. "Lucky I didn't have Jay drop him from the team."Kanye's ex-girlfriend Amber is now engaged to Wiz Khalifa. The 34-year-old star refers to the relationship in the song. "And the whole industry want to f**k your old chick/ Only n***a I got respect for is Wiz," he says. Kim's sister Khloé recently addressed her sister's rumoured romance with the star. She confessed the two almost became a couple at one point but the timing was wrong. "They were talking and trying to go on a date here and there, but it just didn't work out,' she said. "I know they hung out, but I know it's never gotten to there [turned romantic]... I genuinely think that because we have so much in common - like our families, losing parents and we do have a lot of connections - I think that if they were to go there, it would be a long relationship.'

Britney Spears' fiancé to become conservator

Britney Spears' fiancé Jason Trawick is reportedly set to become the singer's legal conservator.The 30-year-old pop star has been under the conservatorship of her father Jamie Spears for four years following her very public mental breakdown.TMZ reports that Britney's conservators will file a legal petition Friday asking the court to list Jason as co-conservator.Sources inform the website that Britney's father is 'thrilled' about the move, but it's rumoured that Britney desires an end to the conservatorship altogether.Britney has said that she feels she is ready to resume control of her life,' an insider told Radar Online in recent weeks.It is unlikely that Britney's conservatorship will be completely lifted for a long period of time.It looks like it won't be ending anytime soon, but Britney feels that she is powerless to fight it,' the source explained. 'She has been on two wildly successful worldwide concert tours, has gotten engaged, and is now in talks to join a major television show, what more does she have to do to prove to people that she is ready to resume control of her life? Britney has been told Jamie's lawyers could petition the judge for the conservatorship to end later this year, and not anytime sooner.

Jessie J 'stress fears'

Jessie J is reportedly worried she's 'taken on too much'.The British songstress is currently a judge on the UK version of The Voice and is reportedly struggling to maintain her relentless work schedule. Jessie is said to be romancing rapper Tinie Tempah and is buckling under the pressure of maintaining both her professional and personal lives. Jessie told pals, 'I'm worried I've taken on too much.' She often works 18-hour days and gets by on four hours' sleep and two meals a day,' a source told British magazine more!Jessie burst onto the music scene with her debut single Do It Like a Dude in late 2010 and has since being making waves in the industry. The 24-year-old star is said to be working hard to maintain her level of popularity.'She's worried that if she doesn't say yes to every career opportunity, everything could slip away,' the insider added. Her inner circle are concerned. If Jessie's finding her schedule hard to handle now, they fear she may struggle once she has live shows every weekend.