Jackson Memorial Service Scheduled for Tuesday!

Published: 03.07.09  

Michael Jackson’s Memorial Service is to take place on Tuesday at The Staples Centre in Los Angeles where star was rehearsing for his O2 London concerts. His family released the concert information to coincide with the AEG of the video of the King Of Pop rehearsing for his 50 UK shows. 11,000 free tickets have been made available for Tuesday’s service, which will start at 10am (5pm GMT).
 

Blackpool to host the 2009 Royal Variety Show!

Published: 03.07.09  

This year’s variety show, which will see Britain’s Got Talent winners ‘Diversity’ perform in front of the Queen, will be held in seaside town, Blackpool. The event, which has been running since 1912 was last held in Blackpool in 1955 and this year will take place in the stunning Opera house which seats up to 2,900 people.

Lil Wayne Postpones European Leg of Tour

Published: 03.07.09  

Rap star Lil Wayne has delayed his impending European shows, which were expected to kick off in Paris on Thursday, due to illness. The US top selling artist was due to play ten dates, with two of them in London – revised dates will be announced shortly.

Slipknot Lead in Nominations for Kerrang! Awards

Published: 02.07.09

Iowan band Slipknot have scooped 6 Kerrang! Nominations including; live band, best single, best album, best video and best international band. The awards will take place in London on 3rd August and will be hosted by Anthrax’s Scott Ian and Slipknot’s Corey Taylor.

Other bands battling for the coveted K! gongs include Metallica, Gallows, Bring Me The Horizon, You Me At Six, Green Day, Enter Shikari and The Prodigy.

Ting Tings Second Album to be recorded in Berlin!

Published: 02.07.09

Manchester rock duo The Ting Tings have revealed that they will be recording their much-anticipated second album in a studio in Berlin which they converted from a Jazz Club. 

The Ting Tings first album “We Started Nothing” was a huge success, entering the charts at number one and launched their 2008 anthem, “That’s Not My Name”.

Jackson Apollo Theatre Tribute

Published: 02.07.09

Back in 1967 Michael Jackson and his brothers, collectively known as the “Jackson 5” won an amateur music competition at the Apollo Theatre, New York. Fast forward 42 years and that same theatre are holding a public tribute to the pop legend that sadly passed away on Thursday 25th June from a heart attack. 

Fans queued for hours to visit the place where the superstar had performed as a child of 9 and the atmosphere can only be described as electric. Six hundred people were let into the theatre at one time, where they

La Roux

There’s a new band on the electro-pop scene, so make room in your collection for Elly Jackson and synth player Ben Langmaid, the two halves of La Roux. With good-natured, modern tunes inspired by the likes of Bowie, the Eurythmics and Prince, their new self-titled album is full of character and explores everything from heartbreak to invincibility as you travel it’s cleverly plotted musical-journey of emotions.

Released: 26th June 2009

 Michael Jackson - Number Ones

Michael Jackson needs no big introductions or hype, he was undoubtedly one of the most brilliant talents of our times and will always be remembered for the mysteriousness that sounded him, his dance moves and most of all, his passion for music.
Michael’s “Number Ones” album is a compilation of all of his mega hits that made it to the top of the chart including classics such as 'Thriller', 'Billie Jean', 'Bad', 'Beat It', 'Smooth Criminal' and 'Black Or White' – defiantly one for the collection!

Michael Jackson's life in music...

Released: 17th November 2003

Shakedown 2 - Freemasons

Released: 29th June 2009

RRP: £14.99

Helter Skelter : Sound of Hardcore 2009

Released: 29th June 2009

RRP: £18.99

Wait For Me - Moby

Released: 29th June 2009

RRP: £13.99

3 - Nouvelle Vague

Released: 29th June 2009

RRP: £11.99

Cradlesong - Rob Thomas

Released: 29th June 2009

RRP: £15.99

Wilco by Wilco

Released: 29th June 2009

RRP: £15.99

 The Hut Birthday Sale!

It’s The Hut’s fifth birthday and to celebrate they’re offering 500 fab products for only £5. With everything from DVDs, CDs, books, games  and gadgets, there’s bound to be something  that’s right up your street, so what are you waiting for join in the birthday celebrations and bag yourself a bargain.

Offer available until 5th July

The Hut - 500 Products for £5