January 09, 2009

Quick Cuts - U2 Talks New Album, Bjork's Economic Campaign, and More!

By News Desk

Michael Jackson Returns To America

The King of Pop Michael Jackson is moving back to American soil.

MJ had left the country in 2005 after his much publicized child abuse courtcase. Since then, he has been living in Dubai. However, after falling out with the wealthy sheiks, including being threatened with a lawsuit by the prince of Bahrain, Michael has taken his roots back to the USA.

He will be reportedly renting an huge mansion in the Bel-Air suburb at a cost of $100,000 a month!


Rihanna Stays In Line With Malaysia Clothing Guidelines

The good girl gone bad will have to be good when she performs in Malaysia, at least where her wardrobe is concerned.

Rihanna will be dressing more conservatively for her show in February, ditching her usual raunchy outfits, and sticking to government guidelines of wearing clothes that will cover her shoulders and knees.

Other celebrities like Gwen Stefani and the Pussycat Dolls have gotten into trouble for their revealing garb in the past.


U2 Talks New Album

As we all wait for the release of the latest U2 album sometime this year, the band tells us a bit about their current inspiration.

The Edge has revealed that the new record is inspired by the likes of Jack White and Led Zeppelin. The U2 guitarist had spent time with them recently while shooting a documentary, which influenced his style for the new album.

Bono also said that the album will discuss current world affairs. The new one drops in march 2009, so look sharp for it!


Lily Allen & Katy Perry Catfight Continues

Katy Perry might have started it when she compared herself to a skinnier version of Lily Allen, but Lily is now taking the fight back to Katy.

The British singer fired back, by saying that Katy Perry was an American version of her. And recently, she has threatened to release Katy's phone number on Facebook should the American badmouth her anymore.

Tsk tsk, can't we all just get along? Anyway Lily Allen's new album will be out later this year.


Bjork's Economic Campaign

With the current economic crisis hitting many countrys' financial sector, one artist has decided to something about it.

Icelandic singer Bjork has teamed up with a venture capital firm to help her country's troubled economy. She has created a new capital fund, called Bjork, which seeks investors for small business developments.

Bjork has previously been active in advocating environmental sustainability in her homeland.