Daily Archive for March 2nd, 2010

Consumers start 2010 on spending spree

CONSUMERS appear to have kicked off the year on a spending spree, shelling out a record $20.1 billion at the shops in January, new data released on Tuesday shows.

Guru In Coma

Gang Starr emcee Guru (Keith Elam) is in a coma in a New York hospital after suffering a heart attack.

Bipolar self-diagnosis rises: research

PSYCHIATRISTS in Britain claim to have discovered a new phenomenon – people diagnosing themselves with bipolar disorder.

More Unreleased Jimi Hendrix To Come

The new Jimi Hendrix album `Valleys of Neptune` will not be the last unreleased music we hear from the legendary guitarist who died 40-years ago this year.

Jeff Beck Says He Is Not Nigel Tufnel

It has been widely written over the years that the Nigel Tufnel character in the rock and roll spoof Spinal Tap was based on Jeff Beck. Jeff says it is not him.

John Mayall Is A Foo Fighters Fan

Blues legend John Mayall says that his favourite band at the moment is Foo Fighters.

Glee Goes On Tour

The cast of Glee are gearing up for their first tour.

Sade and Lady Antebellum Fight It Out For Top Spot

The number one album in the USA this week is too close to call as Sade and Lady Antebellum head into the final stretch of this week`s race.

AC/DC Accident Leaves Quadriplegic Blinded

A 31-year old quadriplegic has lost the sight in one of his eyes after a Brisbane accident at the AC/DC concert in Brisbane this year.

Japan seeks to revive whaling

JAPAN will push for a resumption of commercial whaling, Japanese Fisheries Minister Hirotaka Akamatsu has confirmed.