December 01, 2008

Quick Cuts - Mariah Carey Denies Pregnancy, Foo Fighters Appear On Cooking Show, and More!

By News Desk

Coldplay And Jay-Z Perform Together

After collaborating with each other on their respective albums, it seems like Coldplay and Jay-Z will be bringing their cooperation one step further.

It has been revealed that Jigga will be making a special guest appearance at three Coldplay shows next year. Jay-Z will perform with the band at three venues on their UK tour.

Coldplay fontman Chris Martin contributed to the track "Beach Chair," found on Jay-Z's Kingdom Come album.


Foo Fighters Appear On Cooking Show

We all know Dave Grohl is a multi-talented musician, but some of his other skills have been put to the test.

Dave, along with the rest of the Foo Fighters, will appear as guest judges in a cooking show in the US. Called The Top Chef, the reality show sees the band tasting the food cooked by contestants during the Thanksgiving episode.

The Foos are currently on hiatus after a lengthy touring period.


Take That's Biggest Album Ever?

Take That has proved that they are still as popular as ever, by breaking records with their latest album, The Circus.

The Circus has become the record with the most pre-orders in history, surpassing the previous mark set by Coldplay's Viva La Vida. It has outsold Britney's album, also called Circus by 5 to 1.

Take That also set the record for the fastest selling tour ever in the UK, moving 600,000 seats in 5 hours.


Kanye West's Cousin Under Investigation For Mum's Death

More complications have arisen over the death of Kanye's mum, Donda West, who died earlier this year due to complications resulting from surgery.

Kanye's cousin, Stephan Scoggins, a registered nurse, is being investigated for Mrs West's passing. He was entrusted to care for her after her surgery, but was unavailable during the time when her condition worsened.

Scoggins had supposedly left the house to attend a baby shower.


Mariah Carey Denies Pregnancy

After a round of speculations, Mariah Carey has laid her pregnancy rumors to rest.

The award-winning singer was making an appearance on talk show Ellen, when she rejected champagne offered by host Ellen Degeneres. When asked if it was due to being pregnant, Mariah answered in the negative.

Mariah had wed Nick Cannon earlier this year in a quick ceremony in the Bahamas.