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Japan gripped by TV election of pop group AKB48

Posted on June 8, 2012 by Justin McCurry

Millions watch as Yuko Oshima is voted president of phenomenally successful girl band with 90 rotating membersJapan’s voters overcame their disillusionment with the democratic process this week in an outbreak of election fever on a topic of seemingly u…

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Amy Winehouse statue planned for Camden venue

Posted on June 8, 2012 by Music: Pop and rock | guardian.co.uk

The Roundhouse, near singer’s former home in north London, vows to recognise her contribution to musicA life-size bronze statue of Amy Winehouse could go on display at a music venue near her former home.Plans are being considered for the singer, who di…

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Former Fleetwood Mac member Bob Welch found dead

Posted on June 8, 2012 by Music: Pop and rock | guardian.co.uk

Stevie Nicks pays tribute to ‘amazing guitar player’ whose songs were recorded by Kenny Rogers and the Pointer SistersBob Welch, a former member of Fleetwood Mac, has died of a self-inflicted gunshot wound, police said. He was 65.Police spokesman Don A…

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Rihanna defends Chris Brown collaboration

Posted on June 7, 2012 by Dan Martin

Singer says she never considered that making a record with her abusive ex-boyfriend would spark controversyRihanna has defended her decision to collaborate with her ex-boyfriend Chris Brown, who assaulted the singer in 2009.The singer courted controver…

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Please? Please? Meh: Beatles museum closes owing to lack of interest

Posted on June 7, 2012 by Dan Martin

Beatlemania in Hamburg has only attracted 150,000 visitors since opening in 2009It seems even the Beatles are not safe from the Eurozone crisis. Beatlemania, an exhibition in Hamburg that hoped to be a pilgrimage for Fab Four fanatics, is closing its d…