LATEST NEWS…BIG DAY OUT 2012: THE LOWDOWN: Big Day Out is amongst one of the most recognised festivals in the world. Returning to Sydney on Australia Day with headliners such as Soundgarden and Kanye West, organisers had a few other tricks up their sleeve. Entertainment didn't just present itself in the form of live music; pro skater Tony Hawk was in fine form, proving that he can still shred in his early forties. Australian bands Stonefield and Frenzal Rhomb did their nation proud on Australia Day being noted as some of the highlights of the day. For New Zealand, it was Big Day Out's last hoorah as the festival has already announced it will not be returning. Despite good reviews, attendance numbers are dropping. In 2010 Big Day attracted over 337,000 fans, last year's shows drew 300,000 punters, while this year the festival sold just over 173,000 tickets…SABBATH BLOODY SABBATH: After a 33 year break from releasing an album, Black Sabbath announced their comeback fittingly on the 11/11/11. The original band members are set to record a new studio album - their first with Ozzy Osbourne since 1978. Since the announcement, it seems as though black magic has plagued the band. Tony Iommi was diagnosed with lymphoma last month resulting in relocating recording sessions to London and pulling out of a planned Coachella headlining slot. Now it is drummer Bill Ward who seems to be having management difficulties after releasing a long statement indicating he will not be apart of the reunion unless he is offered a "signable contract" that "reflects some dignity and respect toward me as an original member of the band." Let's hope Ward gets the contract he desires so they can get on with it and we get Sabbath back…JACK WHITE ANNOUNCES DEBUT SOLO ALBUM: Almost a year ago, Jack & Meg White shattered the music world announcing that they would no longer be recording or performing live together. A man who will never remain silent has just unveiled his new solo single 'Love Interruption' and announced the release of his debut solo album. The 23rd of April marks the date of White's return when his debut solo album 'Blunderbuss' hits the shelves. Produced by White at his Third Man Studio in Nashville, White describes 'Blunderbuss' as "an album I couldn't have released until now… I've put off making records under my own name for a long time but these songs feel like they could only be presented under my name. These songs were written from scratch, had nothing to do with anyone or anything else but my own expression, my own colours on my own canvas."…TRIPLE J'S HOTTEST 100: Another Australia Day means another Hottest 100 count down, an event that most musically minded Australians listen to. With 44 local songs on the list, it seems that home grown music is a force to be reckoned with. O r is it that we are growing even more patriotic as a nation? My trust lies in the talent. It comes as no surprise that Gotye's 'Somebody That I Used to Know' claimed the number one position, closely followed by The Black Keys with 'Lonely Boy' coming in second and Australian Idol's prize possession, Matt Corby's 'Brother' being voted number three. The voting process is a long and stressful journey; I admire the people who have the time to contribute to an event that makes Australia Day one hell of a party…THE BRONX SIDE PROJECT: For those who have not seen or heard of The Bronx, you would not believe that Mariachi El Bronx are their side project - that is if the Bronx part at the end doesn't give it away for you. The Bronx supported Soundgarden at Sydney Entertainment Centre just an hour before performing their own Big Day Out sideshow as Mariachi El Bronx. Matt Caughthran's voice transition is surprisingly sweet. They performed in front of a full house at The Metro Theatre, a place they stated as their home venue in Sydney. Completely stripped of rebellion and their punk rock style, they have stayed true to the Southern Californian origin with their heavy Mariachi influence obvious, dressed to the nines in traditional Mariachi costume. One must witness both live acts for themselves, depending on your mood at the time…COACHELLA 2012: Coachella's line up is enough to make one physically and emotionally sick with either excitement (if you had the cash to buy flights and tickets) or depression if you are dirt poor and committed to work or study Down Under. Coachella is held in Indio, California around the end of April each year. This year, a second weekend has been added, but we all know the first weekend is the one you want to be at. Headlining this mammoth bill are The Black Keys, Radiohead, Dr Dre and Snoop Dog. If you are already foaming at the mouth, check out the full line up. It is an upper to some but a downer to most who cannot make it. www.coachella.com...THE MAN IN BLACK - THE JOHNNY CASH STORY: Being a Cash fan from way back and having already toured with The Johnny Cash Story in 2010 and 2011, Tex Perkins & The Tennessee Four are returning showcasing two hours of Cash's legendary music interwoven with the story of his rise to fame, his struggle for survival, and his eventual redemption. Both Cash and Perkins have the baritone voices making Perkins the perfect candidate to perform faithful renditions of Cash's hits while he tells Cash's story in the third person between songs. Perkins' 27 years in the industry has equipped him with one hell of a back catalogue, with a capturing stage presence and voice similar to the man himself. Who else should pay homage to Johnny Cash but Tex Perkins?...VICE LAUNCH CHATEAU RDIO: Get two words - radio and audio, join them together and you get Rdio: pronounced ar-dee-o. Rdio could actually be the best thing since sliced bread. It is the ground-breaking digital music service that connects people with music and makes it easy to search for and instantly play any song, album, artist or playlist without ever hearing a single ad. With all of Australia now having access to Rdio's 12 million+ songs, Vice helped kick off the official Australian Launch at Beach Rd Hotel in Bondi. Being solely about the music, you could find a DJ in every room or a free drink at every bar…A TRIBUTE TO SOUL SISTERS: Sydney singers Jo Elms, Liza Ohlback and Kim Hart are back by popular demand after sell-out performances of their "First Ladies of Soul" tour in June 2011. The women are returning to Notes Live in Newtown after a successful show last year, but will feature more artists this time around, like Freda Payne, Gladys Knight, Natalie Cole, Randy Crawford and Roberta Flack. If you dig deep funk and raunchy blues, you better get in quick as there are only two "First Ladies of Soul" performances: Friday 10 February at Lizottes, 629 Pittwater Road Dee Why at 8:30pm. Tickets are $30 + booking fee. For bookings ph\ne: 9984 9933, online: www.lizottes.com.au. Saturday 11 February at Notes Live, 75 Enmore Road, Newtown at 8:45pm. Tickets are $30 + booking fee. For bookings phone: 1300 762 545, online: www.noteslive.net.au...
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Roxy China, Australia's Hottest Nobody, wraps up the month in the world of somebody's, and gives her take on all the latest celebrity + entertainment news, reviews and gossip gossip gossip!

KANYE APOLOGISES

Kanye West has personally apologised to Taylor Swift after his outburst at the VMA's. Despite rumours it was planned by the pair's mutual agent, it seems Kanye is genuinely sorry and friends are now urging him to enter rehab for his drinking problem. Personally, I think the whole thing was ridiculous. Kanye should have lost enough awards by now to know it's all a game. Of course Taylor was gonna win something - they always throw a bone to the up and comer; and Beyonce was a shoe in for video of the year by the mere amount of people who re-enacted it on youtube. The only person who was truly robbed was Pink! whose video was more deserving than anyone's! But don't worry, she didn't walk away entirely empty handed. Her man Carey Hart made her a moon man out of tin foil for "best use of an ex in a music video"

PEREZ HILTON SNUBBED

Finally! I'm not the only person who realizes what a douche Perez Hilton IS! Apparently the sharp tongued gossip columnist was completely snubbed at the recent VMA's. Most of his so called "celeb-friends" didn't even talk to him, and a few were even seen giving him the finger. Although it's no surprise when you look at what he was wearing! He looked like a reject from the Wiggles auditions. The only person who would even be seen with him was Lady GaGa… And that says it all!

LOVE IN THE AIR @ THE EMMYS

Was it just me? Or were the Emmy's a very loved-up affair this year? Jennifer Love Hewitt and Jamie Kennedy have come out of the couple closet and were happily showing off their new love; a very pregnant Hedi Klum was stealing kisses from husband Seal at every opportunity; and even Jamie-Lynn Sigler and Jerry Ferrara, aka Turtle from Entourage, have fessed up to their on screen romance transitioning to real life. Of course, the cute couples on the red carpet were nothing compared to the after party hook ups. With rumoured matches including Chloe Sevigny and Jason Segel; and Family Guy creator Seth McFarlane apparently leaving with five girls on his arm.. I guess it's true; everyone loves a funny guy.

MILEY DESPERATE TO GROW UP

Miley Cyrus is so desperate to shake her squeaky clean image, that she's pursuing a friendship with notorious party girl Lindsay Lohan. Recently criticised for dancing around a pole on stage, Miley is feeling the pressure of growing up in the spotlight. Fans (or their uptight parents at least) were reportedly outraged at her music video for 'Party In The USA' which shows Miley in a fitted tank top that accentuates her developing curves. Criticism that Lindsay is all too familiar with, having blossomed in the film 'Mean Girls', LiLo spent much of her adolescence defending accusations of having boob jobs. With so much in common, it's no wonder these two have been tweeting each other. Miley is clearly looking for someone who understands the difficulty transitioning from Disney darling to woman. Although if Miley is searching for a role model, I hope she can see that LiLo is not the best choice.

SPEAKING OF LINDSAY LOHAN…

Lindsay is currently under attack for being a "bad influence" on her younger sister Ali who despite being only 15, has been spotted out clubbing with Lindsay and drinking alcohol. At a recent fashion show LiLo was diva-ing it up and throwing other celebs place cards on the floor so that she could sit next to her latest crush… So desperate for love, Lindsay reportedly threw herself at Jason Segal recently and dragged him home for a one night stand… all with lil sister Ali in tow. In truth, for all we know, the men she's bringing home are just coming over to play board games… and perhaps Ali's drinks are Mocktails. But with all this criticism of Lindsay, I cant help but wonder why no one seems to be asking, "Where are the parents?"

LET THEM EAT CAKE

America is one of the fattest countries in the world. This is the land of the supersize meal. These are the people who figured out how to deep fry Coca Cola for crying out loud! And yet, when their celebs gain a few pounds, everyone is up in arms! Kirstie Alley has once again come under fire over her weight, and as a result has signed herself away to "Fat Camp" where she has been twittering daily complaints about the "rabbit food". The woman is nearly 60 years old for f**k's sake! If she wants to eat, LET HER EAT!!! She's been and done it all, she can live off syndication, why should she be expected to stay looking taught and trim! Women everywhere work hard on their appearance to get ahead in life; but when does it end?
How old and how successful do we have to be before we're allowed to sit back, get fat and start knitting! Stop criticising Kirstie and let the woman get as fat as she likes! You wouldn't tell your Nanna to go on a diet would you?

SPEAKING OF FATTY-BOOMBAS

Kevin Federline (AKA K-Fed) has apparently been piling on the pounds in the lead up to his appearance on Celebrity Fit Club. He seemingly believes the fatter he is at the start; the more inspiring it'll be to see him get fit on the show. He is trying to gain a new audience and hopefully score himself some lucrative deals in the process. The show hasn't even started yet and he's already talking about having his own fitness show afterwards. Let's see if he still feels that way when he's on his 19th hill climb carrying all those extra burgers in his belly…

BRIDGET JONES COULD KILL ME

On the other side of the spectrum, naturally slim Rene Zellweger is becoming more and more concerned for her health, and is desperately begging producers to let her wear a fat suit for the third Bridget Jones film, but the studios wont budge. They say not only does she have to gain the 15kg she piled on for the 2nd movie, but as the story involves Bridget being pregnant, she may have to gain even more weight! Rene is scared of the damage to her health, and anyone who saw how sickly she looked during the press tour for the last film should understand. It looks like she may end up sacrificing the role of a lifetime…or else risk shortening her own lifetime.

POOR JESS

Jessica Simpson has called off the search for her beloved pet pooch Daisy. Last week a Coyote snatched the puppy (a gift from ex husband Nick Lachay) right before her eyes. Jess took to twitter for help. "My heart is broken because a coyote took my precious Daisy right in front of our eyes," tweeted Simpson. "HORROR! We are searching, Hoping. Please help!" She also put up posters, enlisted professionals 'Find Toto' and even had sniffer dogs tracking poor Daisy. But alas, to no avail. The search has been officially called off and Jess is reeling from the loss. Daisy had already outlasted her marriage, and subsequent relationships, and was always by her side. Brother-in-law Pete Wentz (of Fall Out Boy) sent his love to the distraught singer on Twitter, writing, "Keep your head up. We're thinking of you." Well we're thinking of you too Jess xoxoxoxoxoxoxxoxox. Poor Daisy.

LETTERMAN SEX SCANDAL

Ok…. Ew! Headlines are ranging from "Dave's Harem" to "Laid night with David Letterman". Talk show host David Letterman has admitted on his show that he had sexual relationships with female employees. A television producer is out of jail on bond after pleading not guilty to trying to blackmail him for $2 million. The extortionist threatened to reveal the relationships to the press. So.. okay. First thought.. ew! Who would want to sleep with David Letterman. Second thought…slut! Isn't he married? But apparently all the relationships pre-dated his marriage to Regina Lasko, and Dave's family life is not at risk of being shaken by the revelations of a few past flings. However, being the gentleman that he is, he has been quoted as saying that "perhaps" it would be embarrassing, but more importantly he says "I feel I need to protect these people." As a celeb groupie myself, I can kinda understand these girls (cause hey; he's famous.. and sleeping with someone famous is always hot -even if they're fugly) but if I were an intern who had a brief affair with the boss, would I want my name splashed all over the paper? No thank you. Consenting adults are consenting adults. End of story.

© Roxy China

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