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Posted: 28 Oct 2012 05:42 AM PDT

LONDON: British police on Sunday arrested 1970s glam rocker Gary Glitter on suspicion of sexual offences as they probe a mountain of child sex abuse allegations against late TV star Jimmy Savile.

"Officers working on Operation Yewtree have today arrested a man in his 60s in connection with the investigation," a Scotland Yard spokesman said.

The man was identified by British media as 68-year-old Glitter, whose real name is Paul Gadd and who has served a jail term in Vietnam for child sex offences.

"The man, from London, was arrested at approximately 7:15 am (0715 GMT) on suspicion of sexual offences, and has been taken into custody at a London police station.

"The individual falls under the strand of the investigation we have termed 'Savile and others'."

Police investigating alleged child sex abuse by the late BBC star Savile have identified around 300 possible victims, which would make him one of the worst offenders in British history.

The claims against Savile have plunged the BBC into crisis and destroyed the reputation of the man who, with his garish tracksuits and ever present cigar, was one of the most famous faces on British television for decades.

Savile, who died on October 29 last year aged 84, also single-handedly raised tens of millions of pounds (dollars, euros) for charity.

Glitter was convicted in Vietnam in March 2006 of "obscene acts" with two girls aged 11 and 12, and returned to London in August 2008 after his release from prison.

Having been turned away from Hong Kong and Thailand, he returned to Britain, where he was ordered to sign the sex offenders register, which requires him to alert police to his whereabouts.

Glitter maintained his innocence and said his trial in Vietnam was a sham.

The 64-year-old was the king of the over-the-top glam era, complete with extravagant make-up, bouffant wigs, silver jumpsuits and high boots.

He sold more then 20 million records and had a string of stomping hits like "I'm The Leader Of The Gang (I Am)" and "Rock and Roll (Parts 1 and 2)." - AFP

R&B singer Natina Reed hit and killed by car in Georgia

Posted: 27 Oct 2012 09:36 PM PDT

NATINA REED, a member of the R&B singing trio Blaque, was struck and killed by a car as she walked in a major roadway in Georgia, police said on Saturday.

Reed, who also appeared in the cheerleader movie "Bring It On" in 2000, would have turned 33 on Sunday.

She was struck by a car at about 10:30 p.m. Friday on a state highway just north of the Atlanta suburb of Lilburn, Gwinnett County Police Sergeant Rich Long said.

The car's driver called 911 and a passenger performed CPR but Reed was pronounced dead at an area medical center, police said. Authorities ruled the driver was not at fault and no charges were expected to be filed, Long said.

Investigators were trying to determine why Reed was in the road, Long said.

As part of Blaque, Reed performed the 1999 hits "Bring It All to Me" and "808" with fellow members Shamari Fears DeVoe and Brandi Williams.

Reed's fellow group members said in a statement on Saturday that Blaque had recently reunited and the group was working on an album and a reality show.

"My world as I know it has forever changed," DeVoe said on Twitter on Saturday. "Until we meet again, may you find comfort in the arms of an angel. I love you Natina." - Reuters

Sweet distractions

Posted: 27 Oct 2012 06:44 PM PDT

It turns out everyone has a different opinion on what makes a Bond song good.

By S. INDRAMALAR and ANN MARIE CHANDY

WHILE Monty Norman might have immortalised the James Bond theme, which instantaneously brings to mind outlandish 007 adventures, the theme songs for the Bond movies have covered a wide spectrum of sounds and styles, from orchestral to poprock, to the sweeping ballad. Many a renowned artiste has also tackled a Bond tune, marking a milestone in his/her career. Here, we've picked some noteworthy Bond songs and tell you why we like (or dislike) them so much.

Nobody Does It Better (The Spy Who Loved Me, 1977)

Indra: The first Bond song NOT to be named after the movie, Carly Simon's Nobody Does It Better (written by Marvin Hamlisch and Carole Bayer Sager) is arguably one of the nicest Bond songs. It's haunting, sexy and beautiful, and the lyrics speak of the danger and romance that are associated with the character.

p/s: Though no one has sung this song better than Simon, you might want check out the brilliant cover by Radiohead. Thom Yorke's vocals are rather haunting.

Ann Marie: One of my favourite songs, but not necessarily favourite Bond song. I love the lyrics and Simon's svelte style just makes this so sexy, like our favourite spy guy. I could never get tired of this song.

Live And Let Die (Live And Let Die, 1973)

Ann Marie: This is a personal favourite Bond song. Performed by Paul McCartney & Wings, Live And Let Die was one of the band's most successful singles, and the most successful Bond theme at that time. Commissioned specifically for the movie, it reunited McCartney with Beatles producer George Martin, who both produced the song and arranged the orchestral break, which is probably why it is just so great a song. It was the first James Bond theme song to be nominated for an Academy Award (but lost to the theme song from The Way We Were), and has been covered by numerous artistes including Guns N' Roses and The Pretenders. Even Weird Al Yankovic had a version (Chicken Pot Pie) but McCartney – a vegetarian – didn't want to promote meat eating and so, didn't give permission for the song's use.

Indra: Wow. So much information. Good job Ann Marie. I just like the song because it makes me smile, sway and sing along. You can't see me, but I'm doing it right now.

From Russia With Love (From Russia With Love, 1963)

Indra: The title track from the second Bond film marked the debut of legendary composer John Barry in the James Bond franchise – Barry went on to compose 12 more Bond soundtracks between 1962 and 1987. From the grand orchestral opening, to the gorgeous, dreamy melody and rich, sultry vocals of Matt Monro, this song is a keeper. Oh! And those lyrics aren't half bad either – I've seen places, faces and smiled for a moment/ But oh, you haunted me so/ Still my tongue-tied, young pride would not let my love for you show/In case you'd say no. Right? Right?

Ann Marie: Everyone seems to love this, but I usually hit skip-track button. The sweeping orchestral backdrop and Monro's baritone are just too laidback for me.

Goldfinger (Goldfinger,1964)/Diamonds Are Forever (Diamonds Are Forever, 1974)

Indra: These two have to go together because, frankly, Shirley Bassey made magic happen not once, but twice. Actually, Moonraker (1979) isn't too bad either ... once you get past the first 30 or so seconds of the song, which sounds like the score from The Phantom Of The Opera or something (go to YouTube and listen to music from the eighth to the 37th second of the video and see if you agree). The Bassey numbers are iconic perhaps, because they have all the dazzle, drama and razzmatazz of a theme song befitting an epic tale like Bond. They're also a little cheesy and a lotta sexy ... just like the Bond we've come to know!

Ann Marie: Shirley Bassey was made to sing the James Bond theme song. Enough said. Diamonds Are Forever is one of the best Bond songs IMHO.

GoldenEye (GoldenEye, 1995)

Indra: How can you not love Tina Turner's rendition of Goldeneye? (Ann Marie says, "Quite easily, actually.") Turner retained the vibe from the early tracks recorded by Shirley Bassey but infused her rock edge into it. Actually, the rock edge was there partly also because the song was written by Bono and The Edge (of U2). Goldeneye's quite hypnotic beat and smooth tune, coupled with Turner's raspy vocals ... oh boy.

Ann Marie: Sometime after Thunderdome, I really started to despise Turner. Bono and The Edge wrote it? Really? I don't really see what the big deal is about this song. I did like the movie, though – don't crush me with your thighs.

A View To A Kill (A View To A Kill, 1985)

Indra: James Bond went pop for the first time and what better song to use than Duran Duran's A View To A Kill, eh? It was campy and upbeat, much like Roger Moore as the British spy. The song is fun, but what's even better is the story about how the British pop band got the gig in the first place. Apparently, John Taylor (the bassist and a lifelong Bond fan) approached producer Cubby Broccoli at a party (presumably he was drunk) and asked: "When are you going to get someone decent to do one of your theme songs?". One thing led to another and the band ended up collaborating with long-time Bond composer John Barry on this song, which was the only James Bond title song to reach the top spot on the Billboard Top 100 charts.

Ann Marie: Apparently, this music video is one of the most expensive music videos of all time, because they actually rented out the Eiffel Tower for two days to shoot it. I like the song – it is trademark Duran Duran and yet inspires the James Bond experience quite effectively.

You Know My Name (Casino Royale, 2006)

Ann Marie: Chris Cornell. SIGH. I go weak-kneed at the sight and sound of him. I have grown so fond of this song, it is fast becoming one of my favourite Bond tracks. It doesn't have a very optimistic outlook at life, however, and you kind of feel a little sad for James. 007, you are not alone.

Indra: Daniel Craig embodies a very gritty, intense side of Bond, closer to the portrayal of the character by Timothy Dalton than either Sean Connery or Roger Moore (and of course George Lazenby). This song by Chris Cornell was just perfect for Craig's Bond: Hard, haunting, reckless, dangerous and sexy. Loved it from the get go. And yes, we know his name.

Worst theme song

Die Another Day (Die Another Day, 2002)

Indra: Hands down, the worst Bond title track has to be Madonna's Die Another Day from the movie of the same name. Honestly, the first criteria of a good Bond song is that it has to be ... a song. Madonna's number was just a mesh of techno beats with some words thrown in here and there. Sure Die Another Day reached the top of the music charts across continents but it's sooooo not a Bond song; it's club music. Where's the seduction that's synonymous with Bond? Where is the sultriness? Heck, forget about all that: Where is the melody?

Ann Marie: Why Indra would even include Madonna's track here I don't understand. Waste of space only. What of A-ha's The Living Daylights?

Kredit: www.thestar.com.my

Ahad, 28 Oktober 2012

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