December 05, 2008

Quick Cuts - Take That Says Robbie Will Return, Coldplay Ditches Military Theme, and More!

By News Desk

Ne-yo Wants Marilyn Manson Collaboration

Ne-Yo has named heavy metaller Marilyn Manson as his partner in crime on a new musical venture. But reps for Manson have reported however, that that is not so.

Full report here.


Take That Says Robbie Will Come Back... Eventually

After courting rumors about a full reunion, Take That-er Gary Barlow has said that he believes Robbie Williams will rejoin Take That eventually.

The band that achieved great success in the '90s disbanded in 1996, when Robbie moved on to a solo career. The "Angels" singer has repeatedly denied possibility of a full Take That get-together, but Barlow has assured fans that his return is just a matter of time.

All 4 members of the band are keeping in contact with Robbie, and are reportedly rebuilding their friendship.


Coldplay Ditch Outfits Due To Smell

British superstars Coldplay had adopted a new military style with their new album, but are now ready to give it up.

Chris Martin and band have reportedly worn the same pseudo-military outfits weekly for the entire duration of their world tour. The frontman has said that they are not sick of the theme, but have had enough of the smell and will ditch the image in 2009.

Coldplay's current pseudo-military look is inspired by songs on their Viva La Vida album.


Rihanna And Chris Brown Sued For $1 Million

Rihanna and Chris Brown are being sued by a photographer who claimed he was attacked after taking a picture of the rumored couple.

The R&B superstars are being sued for a whopping $1 million by photographer, Luis Santana, who was allegedly beaten by their bodyguards after sneaking some shots. The photographs lost in the attack allegedly contained proof that Rihanna and Brown are indeed a couple and could have sold for a fortune.

Rihanna's reps have said that the matter was blown out of proportion.


Kanye West Hits The Top With New Album

Rapper Kanye West has scored big with his latest album, dealing a blow to other high profile year-end releases.

Kanye's 808s and Heartbreaks has gone straight to the top of the Billboard Charts, pushing the highly anticipated albums from Guns N' Roses and The Killers to 3rd and 6th respectively. Despite drawing mixed responses from critics, Kanye's album sold 450,000 copies in its first week.

This is Kanye's 3rd #1 album on the Billboard after Late Registration and Graduation.