LONGORIA: 'BECKHAM WON'T GO GAY ON DESPERATE HOUSEWIVES'

http://www.contactmusic.com/news.nsf/artic...sewives_1043620

 

DESPERATE HOUSEWIVES star EVA LONGORIA has ruled out rumours soccer stud DAVID BECKHAM and ROBBIE WILLIAMS are to go gay for an episode of her hit show - after checking out reports with POSH SPICE. The newlywed actress admits even she was taken in by the reports, and felt she had to ask Beckham's wife Victoria if they were true when the Spice Girls star showed up on set to film an upcoming episode. Longoria says, "I talked to Victoria the other day. I told her about that rumour and she was laughing. David had a good laugh out of it. They (Beckham and Williams) are not coming on the show."

 

14/09/2007 02:36

 

Its old news but its nice to see Eva finally catch up with the rest of us :teresa: :P

Would have been a bit interesting to see Becks and Robbie a bit Queer Eyed... :rolleyes:

 

Music giants change their tune

By Clare Matheson

BBC News, business reporter

13 September 2007, 23:36

 

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EMI's deal with Robbie Williams proved to be a money spinner

 

With Universal announcing the closure of Sanctuary Records' UK music arm, it is easy to think the fat lady has sung for the recorded music trade.

 

"Its hit a bad patch for retail and CDs at the moment," says Peter Thompson, managing director of record distributor Vital Distribution.

 

"Commercially its getting a bit of a kicking, while music itself is having a great patch."

 

But the music industry is cutting its cloth accordingly.

 

Looking ahead, the music industry will make most of its money from selling T-shirts and other music-related stuff, with recorded music making up just 30% of its earnings, predicts music business consultant Ger Leonhard.

 

One way of exploiting all these money making avenues - including tours, management and publishing - is through so-called 360-degrees deals, such as the one singer Robbie Williams hit the headlines with back in 2002.

 

And while many observers have blamed his £8 0m deal for EMI's recent misfortunes, one industry insider believes it was a great move.

 

"EMI made the advance back within two years," he says. "It was the best deal they ever did. Their problem was they couldn't find another Robbie."

 

In fact, by snapping up Sanctuary, Universal has now got its hands on a whole new set of artist services, effectively grabbing a bigger slice of the music pie.

 

Record companies "never traditionally had a slice" of all of the cash an artist made - just a share of their recording revenue", says Andy Gemmel of Big Print Music.

 

"The label generally created the artist, therefore that's a bit unfair."

 

 

Industry talk suggests that Universal's takeover of Sanctuary will force rival majors EMI, Warner and Sony BMG to actively seek out new revenue streams.

 

"CDs are by no means the only way to monetise," says Alison Wenham, head of the Association of Independent Music (AIM).

 

 

Amy Winehouse is one artist Sanctuary provides servcies to

"The future is less reliant on purely music. AIM has been advocating this since 1999 - we've been pushing companies to look at the rights and licencing business."

 

And Universal's change of track is somewhat similar to the example being set by leaner independent labels.

 

Big Print itself is one of a number of independent labels taking up the 360-degrees model.

 

"Its a holistic approach to recording, licensing and publishing," says Mr Gemmel, who along with his business partner Jeremy Marsh re-mortgaged their homes to set up the firm in order to launch new artist Laura Critchley.

 

"With the Laura deal the investment is recoupable from other revenue streams," he says, "although publishing is still big, as is recording and so on."

 

Universal will now be following a similar path.

 

The Sanctuary takeover gives it management control of artists including Elton John and James Blunt, while it also organises tours for 350 live acts, including Red Hot Chili Peppers, Avril Lavigne and Amy Winehouse.

 

Last but by no means least, Sanctuary also runs merchandising for a number of bands including Oasis and The Who.

 

 

And merchandising is an area not to be ignored, particulary with the resurgence of live music - another revenue stream in the 360-degrees deals.

 

According to IFPI figures, in 2006 the live music industry was worth $17bn globally - up 16% on 2005, with growth driven by large arena shows and the boom in music festivals across the US and Europe.

 

In the UK alone, rock show attendance rose 11% in 2006, ticket prices are on the up, and there has been an explosion in the number of music festivals.

 

 

And as gigs grow in popularity, so does merchandising, which now runs the gamut of products from knickers to DVDs, from dolls to books.

 

Bravado - part of Sanctuary - manufactures 4,000 different merchandising lines from badges to jackets and last year sold more than two million garments.

 

It has also just had a busy weekend dealing with the majority of merchandising for the V Festival.

 

"Depending on what's going on with a band depends on how well merchandise does - for example if they're touring a lot," says Bravado's head of retail, Peter Palmer.

 

"Our biggest selling brand is Iron Maiden, they have everything. They were on tour, released new album and were everywhere internationally."

 

But merchandisers also have to be ready to pounce on an opportunity, he adds.

 

David Beckham sent merchandise sales soaring recently after he was pictured in a vintage Maiden shirt. The snaps led to Bravado re-issuing the shirt, Mr Palmer confides.

 

So according to Mr Palmer, Universal's new strategy can only be positive.

 

"Universal can now credibly sit in front of an artist and sell to them," he says. "I think it's just based on joint venture relationship."

 

 

And its not just the labels who are recognising the declining importance of CD sales versus alternative revenue streams.

 

Newcomers Enter Shikari have taken control of their own destiny, with the help of "bespoke label development company" Integral.

 

Rather than sign to a label, the group launched their own and sold their music through a licencing deal with Pias.

 

"The reason we started was that the majority of labels were one, two or three person operations and where artist could cross over the label needed the experience, infrastructure and money to do it," says Integral's general manager, Ian Dutt.

 

"We provide elements of this and that is - putting it simply, by plugging into Integral a two or three person company can become a six person one."

 

Instead of charging royalties like the majors, Integral works on the basis of a fixed term contract.

 

And Integral's plan has proved successful for a number of artists such as The Gossip, Jose Gonzales and Go Team.

 

"A label grows from an initial set-up strategy. A team for press, a team for live rights through to marketing partnerships," adds marketing manager Luke Selby.

 

"Artists and fans want to get closer and the large, weighty structure you get with a major is not needed in the digital age. To get closer you need to be fluid and flexible."

 

And with global recorded music sales dropping to just $11.5bn last year, from $14.6bn in 1999, perhaps Universal's deal will prompt major labels to change their tune.

 

http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/business/6948097.stm

 

 

Wonderful news, thanks Gata. Think I might make a seperate topic for it, seeing as it is (for once) good news regarding Rob and EMI, when he usually gets blamed for all their problems :lol:

 

Anyway, fron todays Mirror, via PR

 

Jon Bon Jovi

 

Is that the screech of Jon Bon Jovi backing up? Last month the bighaired rocker claimed Robbie Williams and Oasis wouldn't be able to fill out bars if they tried. But Jovi joked yesterday: "Of course I will still buy Robbie records and the fighting Gallaghers too!"

 

Has Liam been in touch?

Glad that was highlighted....this was always a known fact...some members of the press/media choose to ignore that fact that RW is one of the biggest artists out there & no other solo artist can make as much money as him & will probably not do so in the future....

Rob is a Britsh artist who is known worldwide...most other solo artists in the UK are only known in the UK & sell very little records outside of there...hence the constant slagging off of RW whenever they get an oportunity...It's a simple fact that it is all down to jealousy.

I would love to know how much money he has made EMI through his Worlwide Tour...I will bet it is some money...I wonder do they appreciate it ...that is the question.....

 

Anyway it was nice to see that report posted & that the music industry recognise the contribution that he has made & continues to make....( no matter what the begrudgers say ).....

 

;)

http://www.gigwise.com/news/36958/soulwax-...-of-compilation

 

 

Soulwax To Release 'Best Of' Compilation

Featuring rare remixes...

 

by James Dannatt on 14/09/2007 Soulwax are set to release a new two disc compilation album of their greatest and rarest remixed songs on October 22.

 

The Belgian group’s confusing and lengthy full title for the compilation is:

 

‘Most Of the remixes we’ve made over the years except for the one for Einsturzende Neubauten because we lost it and a few we didn’t think sounded good enough or just didn’t fit in length-wise. But including some that are hard to find because either people forgot about them or just simply because they haven’t been released yet. A few we really love. One we think is just OK. Some we did for free. Some we did for money. Some just for ourselves without permission and some for friends as swaps but never on time and always at our studio in Ghent’.

 

The album will feature a collection of diverse remixes from such artists as Robbie Williams, The Gossip and Gorillaz.

 

 

As with 2005’s ‘Nite Versions’, Soulwax will be performing the remixes live at a series of special radio Soulwax events that are due to be announced shortly.

 

The tracklist is as follows:

 

CD1

The Gossip – Standing In The Way Of Control (Soulwax Nite Version)

LCD Soundsystem – Daft Punk Is Playing In My House (Soulwax Shibuya Mix)

Human Resource Vs 808 State - Cubique (Soulwax Edit)

Klaxons - Gravity's Rainbow (Soulwax Remix)

Dj Shadow - 8 Days (Soulwax Remix)

Justice - Phantom Pt2 (Soulwax Nite Version)

Kylie - Cant Get You Out Of My Head (Soulwax Rock Version)

Gorillaz - Dare (Soulwax Remix)

Robbie Williams - Lovelight (Soulwax Ravelight Mix)

Arthur Argent - Hold Your Head Up (Soulwax Remix)

Lords Of Acid - I Sit On Acid (Soulwax Remix)

Daft Punk - Robot Rock (Soulwax Remix)

Sugababes - Round Round (Soulwax Remix)

Muse - Muscle Museum (Soulwax Remix)

 

CD2 (Rare and lost mixes)

The Gossip - Standing In The Way Of Control (Soulwax Nite Version)

LCD Soundsystem - Daft Punk Is Playing In My House (Soulwax Shibuya Mix)

Human Resource Vs 808 State - Cubique (Soulwax Edit)

Klaxons - Gravity's Rainbow (Soulwax Remix)

Dj Shadow - 8 Days (Soulwax Remix)

Justice - Phantom Pt2 (Soulwax Nite Version)

Kylie - Cant Get You Out Of My Head (Soulwax Rock Version)

Gorillaz - Dare (Soulwax Remix)

Robbie Williams - Lovelight (Soulwax Ravelight Mix)

Arthur Argent - Hold Your Head Up (Soulwax Remix)

Lords Of Acid - I Sit On Acid (Soulwax Remix)

Daft Punk - Robot Rock (Soulwax Remix)

Sugababes - Round Round (Soulwax Remix)

Muse - Muscle Museum (Soulwax Remix)

Wes Phillips - I'm Just A Sucka For A Pretty Face (Soulwax Remix) Tiga - Move My Body (Original Version)

Playgroup - Make It Happen (Soulwax Remix)

Felix Da Housecat - Rocket Ride (Soulwax Rock It Right Mix)

Ladytron - Seventeen (Soulwax Remix)

Hot Chip - Ready For The Floor (Soulwax Dub)

 

 

About that EMI story- it's about time somebody printed the truth about that deal. EMI would have recouped their money in no time. Robbie is their biggest cash cow. They knew exactly what they were doing when they signed that deal with him. These days most money comes from tours and merchandise, not from record sales. Look at The Stones. They hardly sell any records these days but make mega bucks.

 

If it wasn't for Robbie, EMI would have collapsed years ago. -_-

About that EMI story- it's about time somebody printed the truth about that deal. EMI would have recouped their money in no time. Robbie is their biggest cash cow. They knew exactly what they were doing when they signed that deal with him. These days most money comes from tours and merchandise, not from record sales. Look at The Stones. They hardly sell any records these days but make mega bucks.

 

If it wasn't for Robbie, EMI would have collapsed years ago. -_-

 

Well they certainly did put all their eggs in one basket & they are very lucky that the ' Chicken ' is still there......it must be the best bloody deal cash wise that they ever got ............

 

By advance, do they mean the £20m they apperently gave him up front, or the whole lot. I presume it is just the money up-front, but obviously by now, he is more than made them the full amount make and then sonme. ^_^

 

Although, considering a record company make a reported £2/£3 per album sold, then within the first two years, Rob sold around 16m, so around £40m perhaps? Then I supose when you consider the huge 2003 tour, DVD sales, singles sales, merchandice among other things, they could've very well made the full £80m backin two years. Really impressive. :cheer:

Found this in today's The Sun (it doesn't seem to be on the website so I've typed it out)

 

 

' Robbie Williams is being haunted by his Take That demons-on the football pitch.

The Rudebox star has been having trouble keeping up with his pals during training with his amateur team, LA Vale, in Los Angeles. And he blames flashbacks from his boyband days and the strict regime run by manager Nigel Martin-Smith :arrr:

Robbie said of footie training 'we have to do these drills and the coach shouted at us 'If you can't concentrate, you have to ask yourself about your ability'.

'I instantly went back to being in Take That. I went up to him, lip quivering and said ' Can you not do that, please?'

' I think we should change the name of our Team from LA Vale to LA Sensitives'.

 

 

:lol:

Found this in today's The Sun (it doesn't seem to be on the website so I've typed it out)

' Robbie Williams is being haunted by his Take That demons-on the football pitch.

The Rudebox star has been having trouble keeping up with his pals during training with his amateur team, LA Vale, in Los Angeles. And he blames flashbacks from his boyband days and the strict regime run by manager Nigel Martin-Smith :arrr:

Robbie said of footie training 'we have to do these drills and the coach shouted at us 'If you can't concentrate, you have to ask yourself about your ability'.

'I instantly went back to being in Take That. I went up to him, lip quivering and said ' Can you not do that, please?'

' I think we should change the name of our Team from LA Vale to LA Sensitives'.

:lol:

Good lord, they really will make a story out of anything won't they ?! :wacko:

 

While I do think there's some truth in it, he was joking. The Sun should spend less time watcing the clips on his site and do some actual journalism :rolleyes:

 

The Sun? Journalism?

 

Don't be ridiculous. -_-

 

 

:P

The Sun? Journalism?

 

Don't be ridiculous. -_-

:P

You're right what was I thinking. Its too early here, my brain's still sleeping ... haven't had my coffee yet :P

 

Obviously yet ANOTHER slow day for news for Vicky :lol:

From today's News of the Screws-

 

 

' Footie fanatic Robbie Williams has lost over a stone in just 2 weeks :o - after drafting in Fame Academy's fitness guru. I can reveal Robbie flew fearsome Kevin Adams to his LA home in a bid to keep up with his LA Vale football teammates.

My insider said : ' Kev's put Robbie through his paces with some tough regimes'

 

 

:o :o :o

 

 

( Anyone have Kevin's phone number? :unsure: )

Funny how we've only ever seen Kevin with Rob once :lol:

 

 

ROBBIE AND GUY REUNITE FOR KINKS CLASSIC

The Sentinal

RICHARD AULT

18 September 2007

 

Robbie Williams is to be reunited with his former songwriting partner as part of Radio 1's 40th anniversary celebrations.

 

The pair - who famously wrote Angels together - are to join forces to record a version of the Kinks classic, Lola.

 

Robbie and Guy Chambers, who also penned numerous other smash hits on Robbie's first five studio albums, have not worked together since falling out in 2005, when the singer signed a huge record deal with EMI.

 

Robbie - who is currently working on his seventh studio album - instead began writing songs with ex-Durannie and Lilac Time member Stephen Duffy, a partnership which resulted in last year's critically-slated album Rudebox.

 

Robbie and Guy said later in 2005 that they had settled their differences, and would be working together in the future.

 

Robbie's mum Jan said: "The fall-out didn't last long.

 

"Robert and Guy are very close, they love each other.

 

"They both started their careers together. It was Robert that wanted to work with Guy, that got things going and the two of them together made everything possible.

 

"I've always liked Robert and Guy's stuff.

 

"It would be nice to think that they will write together again, and nothing would surprise me.

 

"I haven't really discussed it with Robert. His head is down at the moment working on his new material.

 

"I have heard bits and pieces and I'm impressed. It is a bit different from Rudebox, I think he's done his Stokie thing.

 

"I have only heard basic versions, it will be completely different when it is recorded properly.

 

"He hasn't got any titles yet, I don't think he comes up with them until he puts the whole album together."

 

Robbie and Guy will record Lola, written in 1970 by the legendary Ray Davies, as part of celebrations to commemorate Radio 1's 40th birthday.

 

The station is releasing an album of 40 hits, covering every year the station has been broadcasting, with songs being covered by some of the biggest names in rock and pop today.

 

A post on Robbie's official website says: "Robbie's version of Lola, representing 1970, is produced by former writing and production partner, Guy Chambers."

 

As well as Lola, the album covers songs such as Kylie Minogue's take on Roxy Music's Love Is The Drug, from 1975, Girls Aloud's cover of the Wheatus hit, Teenage Dirtbag, from 2001 and Hard Fi's version of Britney Spear's 2004 hit Toxic.

 

Jan added: "Robbie likes the Kinks. That might be down to me - Lola was one of my favourite songs."

 

Are you happy that Robbie is back with his songwriting partner?

 

THE SENTINEL via TRWS

 

www.thisisstaffordshire.co.uk

:cheer: :dance: :funky:

Now this really pissed me off :angry: The article isn't even about Robbie or U2. But the cheek! :arrr: Maybe, just maybe the majority of the record buying public these days is also 'past their prime'. Whatever age 'prime' may be. Twerp. <_<

 

http://www.theage.com.au/news/entertainmen...9881522230.html

 

 

RECENT local stadium and arena tours have been dominated by past-their-prime overseas behemoths such as Robbie Williams, U2 and Billy Joel.

 

Last night, then, there was an intoxicating feeling around Rod Laver Arena as buoyant fans arrived for the biggest Australian arena tour of the year.

 

That more than 24,000 people will cram into the arena over two nights (a second show is to be held tonight) is testimony to the health of Australian rock music.

 

The pairing of Newcastle trio Silverchair and Brisbane quintet Powderfinger is a success.

 

Although they presumably share fans, the grandiose pop of Silverchair is well removed from the meat-and-potatoes rock of Powderfinger.

 

Both bands are not renowned for a lack of ego, so that two of our heaviest hitters came together for equal stage time and with a lack of pretence is something of an achievement in itself.

 

Another achievement: the lack of commercial plugs through the night. The theme of reconciliation adopted by the tour (in lieu of corporate sponsorship) is particularly admirable.

 

As for the show itself, the occasionally opaque art-pop of Silverchair had some definite peaks and troughs, and arguably lacked the consistency and poise of Powderfinger's supremely confident set.

 

The Chair opened with Young Modern and quickly followed with the less sophisticated Israel's Son. The band seemed almost lethargic early and took a while to get going. When they did, however, they were excellent. If Straight Lines is not named Single of the Year at the ARIAs, it will be a travesty.

 

Meantime, Powderfinger exuded a confidence that once eluded them.

 

They began with two excellent tracks, Head up in the Clouds and Waiting for the Sun. Bernard Fanning is not the flamboyant frontman like Daniel Johns, but this is countered by some terrific vocals.

 

His band's set was a hit-laden affair, including Love Your Way, I Don't Remember and an unorthodox reading of Already Gone.

 

 

From The Times

http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/comment/article2484977.ece

 

September 19, 2007

 

People: Hugo Rifkind

 

 

Take That are to be the new faces (and, one assumes, bodies) of Marks & Spencer. We understand that the heart-throb boys (average age 37) will model the high street store’s autumn range in 2008.

 

After breaking up in 1996, the band reformed in 2005, minus Robbie Williams, who was arguably the most famous of the original five :rolleyes: . Perhaps the promise of some free M&S undies will tempt him back. :lol: