Mirror Magazine

Mirror Magazine

We are the future
Moves are underway in the US to make a “We Are The World II” charity record. According to reports the mastermind behind the project is Jermain Dupri. It also appears the song will be titled “We Are The Future” following some talks with the song’s original producer Quincy Jones.
The original version of “We Are The World” was recorded in 1985 by various artistes who banded themselves together as – U.S.A. for Africa.

In the UK, Band Aid 20 have held on to the No.1 position on the singles chart for a second week. The estimated sale of the CD is 50,000 copies.
“Do They Know It’s Christmas” may stick on the No. 1 spot next week and week after – the Christmas weekend.

The highest new entry on the UK chart this week was by Australian singer Kylie Minogue. It is taken from her latest ‘Ultimate Kylie’ collection. The album of Kylie hits also contains another new track which is destined to be released around February or March 2005. ‘Ultimate Kylie’ is her second collection of greatest hits to be released.“I Believe In You” entered the chart at No.2. It’s her biggest chart performance since “Slow” topped the chart last November.

Only three new entries hit the singles chart this week. Robbie Williams’ “Misunderstood” checked in at No.8. Once again his single is taken from his ‘Greatest Hits’ collection. “Misunderstood” is the second new track to be taken off the collection. “Radio” the first new track reached the top of the chart in October.

The Latin flavoured “Obsession (Si Es Amor)” by 3rd Wish entered the chart at No.15. The American trio simply took Central Europe by storm according to reports a few months ago with “Obsession”. The group gets a serious rating unlike better known acts like Maroon 5 who have to finish off 2004 with “Sunday Morning” – the latest release debuting at No. 27.

The Godfather of Soul – James Brown has been diagnosed with prostate cancer. Brown- 71 had just completed a tour of Canada and was planning the release of his autobiography I Feel Good: A Memoir Of A Life Of Soul next month.

D12 the US rap act is upset after Australian immigration officers lectured them on how they should behave on tour. The group members were reportedly told not to incite young people as they tour Perth, Melbourne, Sydney and Brisbane. Eminem who is part of D12 is not with the collective act on the Australian tour.

A parent who pur chased the ‘Evanescence’ album “Anywhere But Home” at a Wal-Mart store in Maryland, USA has filed action against the store claiming $74,000 in damages for selling the CD without the “Parental Advisory Sticker”.
According to a report from the US, Travin Spencer purchased a copy of the CD for his teenage daughter but was shocked when heard the “F” word on one of the Evanescence songs.

Former member of the heavy metal band Pantera - Darrell Abbott was shot dead at a concert in Columbus, US while performing with Damageplan on December 8. A 25-year-old man identified as James Gale got on the stage – apparently blamed Abbott for Pantera’s breakup and opened fire. Two others were also killed. The gunmen was shot dead by a police officer according reports from the US.

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