You Thought So!

Metallica’s Lars Ulrich has said that the group will not take clue from U2 and will not sign a deal with concert promoters Live Nation, he insists that such a deal is equal to “sell out.” Irish rock band U2 were the first high profile band/group to sing with Live Nation. The deal between Live Nation and U2 is worth $100 million.

Live Nation has since then signed big names like Madonna, Shakira and Jay-Z and as part of the deal Live Nation will act as the record label for such artist plus look after other sponsorships, merchandising and concert promotion. Lars Ulrich is in no mood to hand over the control of band to Live Nation insisting that they are not giving anything that rockers require.

Speaking on the issue Ulrich says, “We haven’t sold out to Live Nation, and we are certainly not planning on it. And we are very, very fortunate that we do not need what they offer to continue to be who we are.”

Yes man since when have bands such as Metallica needed a massive backing to release their music, their music already sells handsomely and we all know they are amongst the best in the business. So why ever sell out. Others who have sold out have money rather than music on their agenda.

The singer has some very interesting criteria in selecting her boyfriends. Duffy said the following about how she likes her men: “Don’t ask me on a date by text. Dress up and book a nice restaurant. Ask my parents’ permission. I like old-school romance. And don’t fuck with me. I may be small and blonde but you wouldn’t want to make me angry.” She also added: “I like someone funny with handyman skills – a good handyman has a good body. I like Welsh and Italian men. A Jewish heritage is interesting. And I like a man who knows his Shiraz from his Merlot.” We should probably compile a catalogue for Duffy and she can select what she wants from there. Jewish heritage is interesting? It all sounds like a freaking job requirements form!

Country star John Rich of Big and Rich is suing former Nashville Star contestant Jared Ashley for defamation. The former country singing hopeful claims that John, a judge on the show, hit him in the face. John however says that Jared entered his private club without permission and had to be removed. That was when Jared went on to blab to a radio station that he got punched by John. Jared says that John is trying to cover that fact up. I guess we’ll see just who is telling the truth and who is lying when it all goes down in court.