Muse News & Micro Muse For August 18, 2005

Muse News & Micro Muse August 18, 2005

By Arlene R. Weiss © Copyright August 18, 2005

‘’Nicole Kidman Among First Honorees In Britain’s Walk Of Fame’’
Nicole Kidman, another native of the land down under, Australia, and 17 other stars’ names that were also announced on Wednesday August 17, received the honor of being inducted into the very first British Avenue Of Stars, the UK equivalent of America’s Hollywood Walk Of fame. Stars are selected from all areas of the entertainment industry and are citizens of Britain or the Commonwealth of former British colonies. There will be a total of 100 honorees chosen, with the remaining stars announced on Sunday September 18, 2005. Other stars inducted include Sir Laurence Olivier, Charlie Chaplin, Alfred Hitchcock, Sir Alec Guinness, Shirley Bassey, and The Rolling Stones. The silver stars will be placed in London’s Covent Garden Market, within the courtyard of St. Paul’s Church.

Source:
http://www.zap2it.com/movies/news/story/0,1259,---26551,00.html


‘’Robbie Williams' ‘’Angels’’ Banned At Wedding By Tameside Pencil Pushing Idiots’’
Howard Monks and Julie Sagar-Doyle were filled with joy on their wedding day. For their nuptials, they chose the beloved Robbie Williams anthem ‘’Angels’’ to be played at the ceremony. Just 15 minutes before they were to exchange vows in Dukinfield, Tameside, they were abruptly informed by register office officials that ‘’Angels’’ is banned ‘’because it contains religious connotations that could be offensive’’. Mr. Monks said, ‘’I don’t know how anyone could be offended by Robbie Williams. He’s a pop star and it’s just a pop song. He’s hardly some religious bigot.’’ A spokesman for the General Register Office said, ‘’It’s up to each register office what they do about songs or poems. The guidance says any music or poetry that has any religious reference can’t be used, but that is a bit subjective.’’ Maybe the couple should have chosen Ozzy’s ‘’Bark At The Moon’’. The couple settled on ‘’From This Moment’’ by Shania Twain’’. Now THAT’S offensive. Arggghhh….Shania Twain.

Source:
http://entertainment.timesonline.co.uk/article/0,,14929-1740036,00.html


‘’Ozzfest RIP, Black Sabbath Arise!’’
The end of an era is over as the Godfather of all Satanic Music, Ozzy Osbourne, announced his retirement from his own signature Ozzfest Music Tour and Festival, which prompted the subsequent announcement of the cancellation of the final show for Ozzfest 2004. However, devil worshippers everywhere, rejoice, as The Lord Of Darkness will be back with a vengeance next year when Ozzy, along with a reunited Black Sabbath, hopefully kick off a tour in Canada sometime in early 2006.

Source:
http://www.billboard.com/bb/daily/article_display.jsp?vnu_content_id=1001016880


‘’Mariah Carey Really Does Glitter!’’
Mariah Carey proved the doubting Thomases wrong with a comeback that even has music industry naysayers and finger wagging fans shaking their heads. With her chart topping hit, ‘’We Belong Together’’, she has spent 12 weeks in the #1 position of The Billboard Hot 100 and 20 weeks in the Billboard Hot 100. After her disastrous career stumble a few years back with the stinker film ‘’Glitter’’, an album that tanked, an emotional breakdown that landed her in the hospital, and her former record label, Virgin, paying her to go away…now Carey is laughing…all the way to the bank. And nothing glitters brighter than cold hard cash! The Bling of Ca Ching!

Source:
http://www.billboard.com/bb/daily/article_display.jsp?vnu_content_id=1001017613

By Arlene R. Weiss © Copyright August 18, 2005