US TV phenomenon Lost returns to TV screens across America tonight in its 4th season. Not being shown in the UK until Sunday on SKYone, I can see the 2 hour special being downloaded in vast quantity tomorrow morning!
Check out the UKD Season 4 thread for all the latest gossip and post your views and what you think the answers could be.
New video from The Ting Tings. Great DJ, currently Jo Whiley's track of the week on Radio1, is released later this month, with the album dropping in March.
As the promo for Leona's album release in America begins, here is her video remake of Bleeding Love. I hate how all UK artists have to record videos to appeal to the U.S. market, but yet American artists dont do the same. Enjoy anyways.
New video from Kylie. Wow, the 2nd single to be released from her 'X' album is currently number 28 in the UK chart on downloads alone. Sounds and looks more like a Kylie video should.
Arctic Monkeys have won the Pop Music prize at the South Bank Show Awards, beating Radiohead.
The band got seven nominations for the NME Awards yesterday then went to the arts show’s ceremony to pick their statue up.
The Sheffield group were in an unusually good mood when accepting the award from Kelly Osbourne.
“The kids are here!” said singer Alex Turner before joking about a Hollywood star in attendance. “I really wouldn’t like to be told off by Kevin Spacey. That’s all I’ve been thinking about.”
Unsigned act In Case Of Fire have won MTV’s Spanking New for 2008 poll beating a host of more established acts.
The relatively unknown Northern Irish rockers got an incredible 32% of nearly 50,000 votes cast, proving industry insiders can’t predict who is the fans favourite!
They comfortably beat Adele- already a Brit winner who sits at number 2 in the charts- hot tip Duffy and a host of other major label artists to the prize.
MTV picked 28 new acts for 2008 and asked viewers to cast their votes for who they think is gonna breakthrough this year throughout January.
Rather than let music journalists or fabled ‘industry insiders’ decide the hottest artists for the new year we let the fans decide.
Alphabeat, Joe Lean And The Jing Jang Jong and Black Kids also made the Top 5.
Quentin Tarantinohas been filmed losing his cool with a paparazzo at theSundance Film Festival.
Tarantino– who is heading up the jury at this year’s event – appears surprised to find a cameraman waiting for him as he leaves a coffee shop - which is strange given that the small town in Utah is always swarming with paps come festival time.
In what may or may not be a set-up,Tarantinorepeatedly asks the lensman, "What's going on here?," before launching an attack on his camera.
Presenting February's Album, Movie & Game of the Month
On the 11th of the month, Michael Jackson re-re-releases his world breaking album Thriller. The biggest selling album to date celebrates its 25th Anniversary this year, in style. Along with the original tracks that made the album what it is today, there are remixes and duets by some of todays biggest stars including Kanye West, Will.i.am & Akon. The album also includes a unreleased Session track, For All Time.
Movie of the month goes to Cloverfield. The JJ Abrams project is released in the UK on the 2nd of this month, and if the American reaction is anything to go by, then it's a must see!
The 4th edition of the Devil May Cry series hits shelves on the 8th of February. Available on both PS3 & Xbox 360 the game follows Nero through a gothic supernatural world where a new protagonist clashes with a familiar hero. With the advanced graphical capabilities of the next-gen systems, high definition visuals and intricate detail come to life as players explore new and exotic locales. Dynamic action and undeniable style combine with explosive fighting options and a gripping story to produce the incomparable experience that only a Devil May Cry game can deliver.
Panic at the Disco are back! After the world-wide success of their debut album, A Fever You Can't Sweat Out, they are set to drop their 2nd release Pretty Odd on March 25th. Here is the 1st single to be taken from that album, Nine in the Afternoon. Look out for the video early next month.
Crash, the racially charged drama that won the Oscar for best picture of 2005, is hitting the small screen this summer on the US network Starz.
The film's director, co-writer and producer, Paul Haggis, will lead the show's creative team as executive producer along with actor Don Cheadle, who starred in and shared a producer credit on the movie.
Starz programming executive Stephan Shelanski said there is a "strong possibility" that Cheadle will reprise his film role as a police detective for the "Crash" TV series, which he said would basically pick up where the film left off.
The series will begin shooting this spring and is expected to premiere as early as August 2008, Shelanski said. The premium cable channel, owned by John Malone's Liberty Media Corp, has ordered 13 one-hour episodes to start.
Heath Ledger may have died of natural causes, according to police sources in America.
Showbiz site TMZ has been informed by those close to the investigation that it’s likely the star had a heart attack.
They say toxic levels- from prescription drugs- were found at such low levels that it’s unlikely Ledger took an overdose.
The 28 year old died last Tuesday January 22 with media speculating Heath committed suicide because anti depressants and sleeping tablets were found in his room.
A small memorial service was held in Los Angeles on Saturday with close family and friends in attendance.
The Brokeback Mountain actor’s funeral is expected to take place this week in his hometown of Melbourne.
Cheryl Cole has kicked out her husband Ashley following reports that he cheated on her.
The singer has told friends that she is "seriously considering" ending her 18-month marriage to footballer Ashley, who plays for Chelsea.
Ashley has been accused of sleeping with a woman named Aimee Walton after meeting her at a club on December 8. Walton has said that she feels "really guilty" and regrets spending the night with Cole.
Yesterday, Cheryl told Ashley that she wanted him to leave their home in Oxshott, Surrey, while she considers the future of their relationship.
Adele_-_Last_Nite_(Live_Lounge)_-_2008 01. Last Nite 2:56
This Wednesday Adele popped into Radio1's Live Lounge to cover The Strokes classic anthem, Last Nite. Despite some bad reviews from some sources on the net, here at UKD we love it!
What you think? Is she better than Winehouse? Log onto UKD & let us know!
Another group having a reunion to rake in some spare cash! This time it'sAtomic Kitten. Jenny, Liz and Natasha are back in the girls' first music video since 2005's 'Cradle'taken from'Liverpool - The Number Ones Album', out 4th February.
Adele-19-2008-404 01. Daydreams 3:40 02. Best For Last 4:18 03. Chasing Pavements 3:30 04. Cold Shoulder 3:11 05. Crazy For You 3:28 06. Melt My Heart To Stone 3:23 07. First Love 3:10 08. Right As Rain 3:17 09. Make You Feel My Love 3:32 10. My Same 3:15 11. Tired 4:18 12. Hometown Glory 4:31
Despite already making her way onto Jools Holland and a closing slot on Jonathan Ross this is the debut album from 19 year old, Adele. With a Brit award under her belt already and her 1st single sitting at number 2 in the charts is clear to see why she is regarded as one of the hottest acts of 2008.
Amy Winehouse has checked into Rehab to battle her addiction to crack cocaine and other drugs.
Her label Universal released a statement saying: “Amy decided to enter the facility today after talks with her record label, management, family and doctors.”
On Tuesday The Sun newspaper released footage of the singer smoking Crack after allegedly taking ecstasy, cocaine and valium.
Her father Mitch has said he was so worried about Amy that he asked authorities to section her.
The statement continued: “She has come to understand that she requires specialist treatment to continue her ongoing recovery from drug addiction and prepare for her planned appearance at the Grammy Awards.”
However Wino’s appearance at the US awards- where she is nominated for 6 statues- could be in doubt. It will be hard for the star to get a Visa after her latest drugs episode.
Any normal fledgling actor might be overwhelmed starring alongside screen legends like Robert De Niro and Al Pacino, but this is Curtis ’50 Cent’ Jackson we’re talking about.
Speaking to MTV News at the Sundance Film Festival Myspace party, he told us why he enjoyed himself so much on set: “I get a chance to feel normal when they’re around. I watch people get intimidated by their celebrity opposed to mine at some points, and that’s fun for me”.
We asked him to think back 5 years to when he released ‘In da Club’. Did he ever think he’d be at Sundance as a movie star? “I didn’t actually see it this far, but you know every time I accomplish something I recreate new goals - I’m going through a tunnel that doesn’t end!”
Righteous Kill is due for release in the US in April.
The eagerly anticipated title of the 22nd James Bond film has been officially announced, Daniel Craig is set to don the famous tuxedo in Quantum Of Solace.
The title has been taken from a short story written by Ian Fleming in the For Your Eyes Only series.
This film follows on from Casino Royale with Bond trying to reveal the truth about the people who blackmailed his love interest Vesper; his revenge mission leads him to South America, Austria and Italy.
Filming for the new movie started at Pinewood Studios in November 2007 and sees Craig working alongside ‘Bond Virgins’ Olga Kurylenko and Gemma Arterton.
Here is the 1st single from UK singer Duffy, another hottly tipped artist to break through in 2008. If this is anything to go with then I dont think she will struggle, at all.
Jay_Sean-My_Own_Way-(Album_Sampler)-2008 01. Ride It 03:11 02. Maybe 03:28 03. I Won't Tell 03:19 04. Stay 03:40 05. Stuck In The Middle 03:38
Sampler of the second studio album from UK R&B singer Jay Sean. 'My Own Way' released March 31st, features production from Timbaland, Rishi Rich & Brian McKnight.
Pharrell, Chad and Shay will be releasing their 3rd studio album "N.3.R.D" this Spring. The 1st track to leak from the album, Everybody Nose, is aimed at the clubbers. Typical N.E.R.D track with wicked production and very random lyrics, its not confirmed as a 1st single, but certainly a taste of what to expect.
The actor Heath Ledger was found dead this afternoon in an apartment in Manhattan, according to the New York City police. Signs pointed to a suicide or an accidental overdose, police sources said. Mr. Ledger was 28.
The Australian, famous for his role in Brokeback Mountain, stars as the Joker in the latest Batman movie released in the summer.
UKD would like to send their wishes to Heaths family. R.I.P.
The video for young British artist David Jordan's new single 'Sun Goes Down' The 2nd single to be taken from the artists debut album 'Set The Mood' is released on February 4th and is currently on the A-Playlist on Radio1.
Multi-platinum R&B singer John Legend is bringing his Philadelphia-based concert experience to homes everywhere with his new live CD/DVD.
Fans who missed Legend on the stage last year, during his "Show Me Tour," can now check it out from the comfort of their own couch. Live From Philadelphia, Legend's newest project, features the Grammy Award winning singer performing 19 songs, including a duet, "Where's the Love," alongside Corinne Bailey Rae.
The disc, available as either a CD or CD/DVD combo, features Legend favorites, "Slow Dance," "Ordinary People," and "Heaven," as well as covers of Sly & the Family Stone's "Dance to the Music" and the Beatles' "I Want You (She's So Heavy)."
Live From Philadelphia is the latest project from Legend, who recently launched his new record label Homeschool Records.
The CD Tracklisting for Live From Philadelphia is listed below:
Do You Wanna Ride Heaven Stereo Let's Get Lifted Alright (Still) Number 1 Save Room Where is the Love (f/ Corinne Bailey Rae) I Can Change I Want You (She's So Heavy) Slow Dance Dance to the Music Again PDA/Feel Like Making Love Used to Love U Ordinary People Coming Home Show Me (Encore) So High (Encore)
The Brit Awards nominations are out with stars like Leona, Mika, Kaiser Chiefs and Take That heading the lists, while Amy Winehouse and Dizzee Rascal have been ignored.
Amy has not got a single solo nomination for a Brit despite being up for the Mercury Prize and six Grammies for her work in the last year.
Dizzee Rascal-whose excellent Maths And English garnered critical praise and a Mercury nomination last year- missed out on a Best Male nod to Mika, Yank Mark Ronson and Newton Faulkner.
British Male Solo Artist Jamie T Mark Ronson Mika Newton Faulkner Richard Hawley
British Female Solo Artist Bat For Lashes Kate Nash Kt Tunstall Leona Lewis Pj Harvey
British Group Arctic Monkeys Editors Girls Aloud Kaiser Chiefs Take That
Mastercard British Album Arctic Monkeys – Favourite Worst Nightmare Leona Lewis - Spirit Mark Ronson – Version Mika – Life In Cartoon Take That – Beautiful World
British Breakthrough Act Bat For Lashes Kate Nash Klaxons Leona Lewis Mika
British Live Act Arctic Monkeys Kaiser Chiefs Klaxons Muse Take That
British Single Leona Lewis – Bleeding Love Mika – Grace Kelly Take That – Shine Kaiser Chiefs – Ruby Sugababes – About You Now Mark Ronson Ft Amy Winehouse – Valerie Kate Nash – Foundations The Hoosiers – Worried About Ray James Blunt – 1973 Mutya Buena – Real Girl
International Male Solo Artist Bruce Springsteen Kanye West Michael Buble Rufus Wainwright Timbaland
International Female Solo Artist Alicia Keys Bjork Feist Kylie Minogue Rihanna
International Group Arcade Fire Eagles Foo Fighters Kings Of Leon White Stripes
International Album Arcade Fire – Neon Bible Eagles – Long Road Out Of Eden Foo Fighters – Echoes Silence Patience & Grace Kings Of Leon – Because Of The Times Kylie Minogue – X
Critics’ Choice Award Adele
Outstanding Contribution To Music Sir Paul Mccartney
Undisclosed sources close to Shady Records have revealed that Eminem's label is in talks of signing Jersey City, New Jersey rapper Joe Budden. The move might be shocking to some, as Budden is remembered for lyrically sparring with then-Shady-related artists in the past such as 50 Cent and The Game.
With the release of his Mood Muzik 3 at the close of 2007, Budden attacked Def Jam and its then-president Jay-Z for holding the rapper's career back. Subsequently, Budden was released from contract after being since to the label for over six years shortly before Jay-Z left. Despite three acclaimed mixtapes, the aforementioned last of which will be sold in retail stores through Amalgam Entertainment, Budden has not released an album since 2003's self-titled release which reached gold status.
If a deal does go through with Shady, Budden will be an established label acquisition, joining 50 Cent and The Alchemist. In the past, Shady had courted signing both Mobb Deep and Pharoahe Monch, but failed to reach agreement. Talks of the deal will likely be halted to yesterday's reported hospitalization of Eminem.
Michael Eavis has said a big US urban star is heading for the muddy fields of Glastonbury this year.
We can only speculate that it is either Kanye West- who tours with a large band and played V Festival last year- or Jay-Z who is likely to tour in support of his American Gangster album.
Our outside bets include gorgeous Rihanna and rump-shaking Crazy In Love diva Beyonce.
Glasto head Eavis told the BBC he wanted to appeal to young people and said: “I'm putting on a black American headliner, who's absolutely terrific that's going to appeal to those people.”
The bearded farmer added that he hoped Amy Winehouse would perform.
Eminem suffered a heart scare after complications with pneumonia over the Christmas period.
According to TMZ he was rushed to a Detroit hospital with a “serious heart condition and severe pneumonia.” The website also claims the rapper’s weight has increased to a serious 212 lbs in recent months.
His publicist released a statement saying: “Over the holidays, Marshall Mathers, aka Eminem, was under doctor's care at a Detroit-area hospital for complications due to pneumonia. He has since been released and is doing well recovering at home.”
Shady has not released any music since 2006’s Re-Up mixtape. It’s rumoured he’s working on a new album with his mentor Dr Dre.
Presenting the new artists set to make it big in 2008. An item we will feature throughout the month of January.
Meet one of 2008’s most exciting new talents. Even before she’s released a note of music – and at barely 19 – ADELE has already chalked up a Jools Holland appearance, worked with Jim Abiss, Eg White and Mark Ronson, signed to XL Recordings and supported Jack Penate, Raul Midon, Amos Lee and Devendra Banhart. A fan of such diverse artists as Jill Scott, Etta James, Billy Bragg, Peggy Lee, Jeff Buckley and The Cure, Adele’s soul-tinged songs of love’s lost and memories made are set to resonate with all who hear them. Adele is the featured New Artist of the Month on the UKD Blog.
Her debut album '19' is released on the 28th of January. Check out the video to the fantastic single 'Chasing Pavements', released 21st of this month.
As many had predicted, the Golden Globe awards have fallen foul of the ongoing writers strike. The 65th Golden Globe ceremony will now not happen in its usual starry, schmoozy, sycophantic way. Instead the 25 awards will be announced via press conference on January 13.
The Golden Globes had been hoping to make a deal with the WGA to allow the ceremony to go ahead, but the WGA refused and the Actors Guild instructed its members not to attend the event in support of their striking colleagues. A Golden Globes without any A-listers would have been a very dull event indeed. But the wider question is what this means for the Oscars. The Golden Globes is like a flea fart in a hurricane compared to the importance of the Oscars, but could we see the biggest event in the movie calendar not going ahead?
The Brit Awards nominations are set to be announced next Monday February 14.
Details of the event, at Camden Roundhouse, have been revealed with four live acts set to perform live.
Editors, The Hoosiers, Bat For Lashes and Adele- who will pick up the Critics Choice Award at the ceremony- will all play at the launch event.
The actual Brits ceremony will take place on February 20 at Earls Court in London where we will already predict wins for Arctic Monkeys, Radiohead and Amy Winehouse.
Best Male is likely to be contested by Mika, James Blunt and (if there’s any justice) Dizzee Rascal. We’d bet Best Female will be fought over by Kate Nash and Amy Winehouse.
Amy Winehouse's husband is said to have dealt with his wife’s absence over the festive period by slashing his arms in prison.
While Blake Fielder-Civil languishes in London's Pentonville Prison awaiting trial for grievous bodily harm and conspiracy to pervert the course of justice, Amy jetted off on holiday with an ex-boyfriend.
Now it’s emerged that Blake received medical treatment after he began self-harming because he was missing his wife.
Blake is also alleged to be the target of drug dealers who he allegedly owes money.
The Feeling are returning to the popscene with a new album out next month backed by a single and Spring tour.
The group’s second LP will be called Join With Us and comes out February 18 with new single I Thought It Was Over, video below, released one week before.
Soon after The Felling- whose tracks Fill My Little World and Never Be Lonely dominated 2006- will tour the UK.
DATES BELOW 07-Mar Birmingham Academy 09-Mar Bristol Academy 10-Mar Nottingham Rock City 11-Mar Newcastle Academy 13-Mar Manchester Academy 14-Mar Glasgow Barrowland 15-Mar Leeds University 17-Mar Southampton Guildhall 18-Mar Cambridge Corn Exchange 19-Mar London Shepherds Bush Empire
Presenting the new artists set to make it big in 2008. A feature we will feature throughout the month of January. Starting now.
Looking for the next M.I.A? Then look no further than Ebony Bones! She spent 2007 playing a million shows in London that were more like a carnival than a gig and is now ready to take the rest of the world by storm. Her white label ‘We Know All About You’ (Record of the week on both Zane Lowe & Jo Whiley) sounds like nothing else being produced at this moment is time, all minimalist demonic beats that needle their way into your mind and percussion that sounds like its being played with kitchen utensils. With a wardrobe as eclectic as her influences she has the potential to be a huge star.
Really like this girl. Dresses a bit too much like Mika but her sound is so orignial, plus she would probebly get it! Look familiar? She was in the Five soap Family Affairs.
Album is released in the summer, check out her first video 'Dont Fart on My Heart'
The awards ceremony that's often regarded as the warm up for the Oscars could be cancelled. The Actor's Union says Hollywood stars won't show up for the Golden Globes to show support for those taking part in the writer's strike.
Michael Jackson is expected to announce a thirty night residency at the O2 Arena in London, according to reports.
The performances, which will take place later this year, will form part of Jackson's first tour in over a decade.
According to the News Of The World, Jackson will earn £30 million from the shows - £1 million a night.
If it happens, the residency will exceed Prince’s 21 shows at the same venue – formerly the Millennium Dome – last year.
Jackson is currently working on a new studio album alongside Black Eyed Peas star will.i.am, and recently collaborated with Kanye West on a remix of his infamous track, ‘Billie Jean’.
UKD_and_KhaOs_Present_-_Hippety_Hoppety-2008-UKD 01. The Cool Kids - 88 02. Silent Knight - Hunger Strike 03. Wiz Khalifa - Too Late 04. Wale - All I Need feat Tawiah 05. Von Pea - Living a Movie 06. Black Milk - One Song 07. Ghostface Killah - Ms Fat Booty 2 feat Mos Def 08. PackFM - Suzie 09. Skyzoo - You and Me 10. Maverick Sabre - Fade Away 11. Blu & Exile - The World is... 12. Kidz in the Hall - Wheels Fall Off (06 Till... 13. Mr J Medeiros - Constance 14. Median - Brenda's Baby 15. Turbo - Ts Spacer 16. Life - Moviedrome 17. Jay Electronica - Eternal Sunshine (The Pledge)
Lily Allen has hit out at people who have children at a young age - despite being pregnant at just 22.
Shortly before announcing in December that she is expecting her first child with boyfriend, Ed Simons of the Chemical Brothers, the singer insisted she was too young for motherhood.
Lily has since insisted she is "thrilled" to be expecting.
New spin-off reality show Celebrity Hijack starts on E4 and sees stars like Ian Wright and Matt Lucas take on the role of Big Brother and boss around the housemates. RnB singer Nathan will be amongst the 12 going into the house.
The others include: Jade Eden - Beauty Queen Anthony Ogogo - Boxer Calista Robertson - Classical musician John Loughton - Politician Latoya Satnarine - Dancer Jeremy Metcalfe - Racing driver Emilia Arata - Circus performer Victor Arata - Circus performer Amy Jackson - Conceptual Liam Young - Entrepreneur Jay Wilson - Fashion designer
After being kicked off the Double Up Tour in November Ne-Yo's suing R Kelly's concert promoters for more than £350,000 for unpaid fees. R Kelly's come out against claims he decided to axe the singer from the tour.
UKD_and_Zane_Present_-_Randb_Gems-2008-UKD 01. Quedon - Intro 02. Intro - Strung Out On Your Lovin 03. Kenny Lattimore - never Too Busy 04. Silk - Freak me 05. Profyle - Whispers In The Dark 06. Amyth - 123 07. Marc Nelson - 15 Minutes 08. Marc Dorsey - Crave 09. RL - Used To Be 10. JShin - One Night Stand 11. Shawn Desman - Insomnia 12. Jerzee Monet ft DMX - Most High Remix 13. Perry Morgan - Let It Go 14. Sef - Is Love 15. Deitrick Haddon - 7 Days 16. Chapter 4 - Fool Wit U 17. Tamia - Cant Get Enough 18. Nasri - Bad Time 4 Love
Picked under-rated or unheard R&B artists from the early 90's to present but tried to keep the artists featured 'findable' so if you like there stuff you will be able to find some more at your local HMV
Some Slow james, some acoustic, some mid tempo etc. If you need any more info etc on any of the artists ill be happy to provide.
UKD_and_N-Dash_Present_-_The_Alternative_Tape-2008-UKD 1. Moonbabies - 21st Century Heart 2. Aaron - Endless Song 3. Client - Lights Go Out 4. Kubb - Remain 5. Barcelona - Falling Out of Trees 6. Beirut - Nantes 7. Cobra Starship - Bring It (Snakes on a Plane) 8. Dave Barnes - Until You 9. Dishwalla - Collide (Massy Mix) 10. Fuel - Innocent 11. Scouting for Girls - It's Not About You 12. Lifehouse - You and Me 13. John Mayer - LIVE (Interlude) 14. Marc Brossard - If I Could 15. Matt Wertz - The Way I Feel 16. ALO - Girl, I Wanna Lay You Down 17. Rufus Wainwright - Going to a Town 18. Sara Bareilles - Vegas 19. Amy McDonald - This is the Life 20. Trading Yesterday - One Day 21. HIDDEN EXTRA SPECIAL BONUS TRACK
The cover is slightly incorrect cos i made a few last minute changes to the tracklisting so my apologies boys.
It was my aim to help people come outside the so called urban box , or watever box they chose to be within, i have tried to include a wide spectrum of tracks within this tape HIGH TEMPO , AND SLOW EMOTIONAL ONES ,I think the balance is near perfect , been listening to this play list on my ipod for a day or too and it flows perfectly in my humble opinionand no doubt sum of you wud have heard of a few artists but even if i reach one person and he./she likes a single track of this tape then my job is done I dont want to come off as a pretentious prick but a lot of us put a lot of time and effort in this project so the least you can do is download and post your reviews on it
