June 26, 2008

Quick Cuts - Amy Winehouse Caught Smoking, Lee Ryan Charged With Assault and More!

By News Desk

Lee Ryan Guilty Of Assault

Despite boyband Blue's plans to reunite, singer Lee Ryan is still getting into trouble with the law. He was charged in court for assaulting a taxi driver last New Year's Eve.

Ryan punched the taxi driver in the head during an altercation, after his fiancée drove into the back of Naeem Ibrahim's taxi. The singer denied the charges but was still found guilty.

But Blue fans out there, don't worry. Lee Ryan was only fined a paltry sum.

Amy Winehouse Caught Smoking

We reported yesterday that Amy Winehouse's father has said that she has emphysema, which causes damage to her lungs. But apparently, her dad was mistaken!

Wino's spokesperson amended the statement, saying that she was diagnosed with early signs that could lead to the illness, but does not have it yet. She has also been warned to stay away from drugs and cigarettes if she wants to recover.

However, it seems Amy is unable to shake her bad habits. She was seen lighting up a cigarette right after she was discharged from the hospital to rehearse for her appearance at the Nelson Mandela concert on Friday, June 27.

Looks like Amy just wouldn't learn.


Details On Oasis' New Album

Oasis signed on with SONY BMG recently, and the band has just released the latest details on their upcoming album.

The record is titled Dig Out Your Soul and will feature their comeback single "The Shock of the Lightning."Songwriter, Noel Gallagher, said the track was written and recorded "dead fast," and hence should have an instant, compelling quality.

The long-awaited album will be released in October.


Robbie Williams' Comeback?

If you've been dying for Robbie Williams to make a comeback, you may be in luck this time, because Robbie has just been offered 1.5 million pounds to headline the Sandness Festival in Norway.

The singer has yet to reply but it's been speculated that even this much money might not sway Robbie. He recently blogged that he is enjoying time out of the public eye and won't be touring anytime soon.


Kings of Leon Album Details

Kings of Leon disclosed details on their hotly anticipated upcoming album and according to them, this one is going to rock.

The album, titled Only By The Night, is co-produced by the band alongside Jacquire King and Angelo Petraglia. The Followill boys say they will revisit their Southern roots in this record.

The album will be released in September.


Coldplay Performs Viva la Vida At The MMA

Coldplay performed the title track of their new album Viva La Vida live, for the first time, at the recent 2008 MTV Movie Awards.

We sat them down and here's what they had to say about the track.

If you missed their performance at the awards, check it out at our website, or do so via mobile at wap.mtvasia.com.