Archive for June, 2009

Pop Star Michael Jackson has died at the age of 50 after a Cardiac Arrest at his home in Los Angeles. The star’s brother, Jermaine Jackson, confirmed the news of his death.  ”My brother, the legendary King of Pop, passed away on Thursday June 25 at 2.26pm.”

He was just weeks away from beginning a 50-date comeback tour in London, that of which I had tickets to see!

His unexpected death has devastated fans and sparked a flood of tributes from the biggest names in the music industry. It of course has also led to speculation as to what killed him.

Pop Star Legend Michael Jackson Dies at the Age of 50

Keep on meaning to post this, thanks to my Girlfreind Emily for finding it!

HP Fan Trips has announce the limited availability of tickets for a steam train journey in the carriages used for the Hogwarts Express in the filming of the Harry Potter movies. These tickets will be sold on a first-come, first-serve basis. The cost is $145 US (approx. 79 GBP) per ticket.

On July 18, the train will depart from Paddington Court Station in London in the morning for travel to Oxford in the carriages used for the Hogwarts Express in the filming of the Harry Potter movies. (Exact departure time TBD.) Clients purchasing a train only ticket (as opposed to the HP FAN TRIP) will be given a map of filming locations that they can use for a self guided walking tour of Oxford. While in Oxford they can take in pubs, shops, and the sights of Oxford. They will be given a time to return back to the Train Station in Oxford to Board the train for the journey back to London and Paddington Court Station. Return time will be in the late afternoon (exact time TBD.)

TIMING – the Journey to Oxford will be approx 2 hours and the return will be 1 hour

Infants less than 2 years – free
2 years to 7 years – 50%
Over 7 years full price.

For more info about this hogwarts express train journey tomorrow, click here!

Teen superstar Miley Cyrus will kick off her first ever UK tour on 13th December and 14th December at the world famous The O2 arena in London. This highly anticipated show will be the first chance for European fans to see one of the most exciting shows of the year. Miley will be supported by the chart topping pop/rock group Metro Station featuring older brother Trace Cyrus on vocals and guitar.

Miley Cyrus first burst on the scene starring as Miley Stewart/Hannah Montana in the smash hit Disney Channel series Hannah Montana.  Following the success of the show, a soundtrack CD was released in October 2006, and Cyrus’ solo music career began in earnest with the release of her debut album, Meet Miley Cyrus in June of 2007. Her second album, Breakout, was released in July of 2008, and turned the young performer into a superstar.  Both albums debuted at No.1 on the Billboard 200.  2008 also saw the release of the Hannah Montana & Miley Cyrus: Best of Both Worlds Concert film which were huge hits across the globe.

Cyrus also earned a Golden Globe nomination for Best Original Song for “I Thought I Lost You,” from the soundtrack to the successful animated 2008 film Bolt, which also featured Cyrus’ voice in a starring role.  Hannah Montana: The Movie was released on April 10, 2009, for which Cyrus recorded the main single, “The Climb.” Cyrus was listed as one of Time magazine’s 100 Most Influential People in The World in 2008, while Forbes ranked her No.35 on “The Celebrity 100″ list.

Tickets go on sale on Friday 12th June at 9.00am and can be bought via www.theo2.co.uk or by calling 0844 856 0202.

The Madonna Sticky and Sweet Tour at Wembley Stadium, London on the 11th of September 2008 was a fantastic show to see. Madonna performed great therefore it’s only right that I post these great photos.