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Are You Interested in Escala's Style of Music?
Electric string quartet Escala first came to the nation's attention on Britain's Got Talent last year, and they are now set to take over the world with their self titled debut album, produced by Trevor Horn and released tomorrow. They have been signed up by Simon Cowell and have already appeared on Oprah. You can find out more about Victoria, Izzy, Chantal and Tasya at their official site, and get a taster for their album by checking out the clip below.
Which Is Your Favourite Reality Show of 2008?
It's been another bumper year for reality TV shows, with Dancing on Ice kicking off 2008. I had lots of summer fun with Big Brother 9, Shipwrecked and Britain's Got Talent, and now I'm enjoying the series that are still on our screens, like Strictly Come Dancing, The X Factor and I'm A Celebrity. For our Best of 2008 series, I'd love to know which you like most, so tell me: which is your favourite reality show?
Sugar Bits — Russell Brand To Host MTV Video Music Awards
- Russell Brand will host this year's MTV Video Music Awards, which takes place September 7 at Paramount Studios in Los Angeles. — NME
- Peaches Geldof could be sacked as host of ITV2’s iTunes festival coverage as bosses at Apple are apparently furious about her reported collapse from an alleged drugs overdose at the weekend. — The Sun
- Heath Ledger's role as The Joker in The Dark Knight has made it into the top 10 of a poll of UK film fans to find the ultimate villain.
Sugar Bits — Pam Enters Australia's Big Brother House
- Pamela Anderson has entered the Big Brother house in Australia and will stay there for three days, having been paid a "huge" amount for her appearance. —BBC
- Kerry Katona and Mark Croft are reportedly opening their own Butlins-style caravan park on the Orkney islands. — The Sun
- Victoria Beckham and Romeo and Cruz were involved in a runway scare when a bird flew into the plane's engine just as their flight was leaving LA.
Simon Cowell: Pop Mogul And ... Political Advisor?
X Factor auditions have moved from Manchester — where Cheryl Cole celebrated her birthday — on to Cardiff, with a new group of hopefuls trying to impress Simon, Dannii, Louis and Cheryl. While the majority of you don't think Simon Cowell is hot, a certain politician is pretty impressed with the music mogul's talents. Conservative Party leader David Cameron held a children's party at a London hospital this week and Simon, who is friends with his press secretary Andy Coulson, recruited some Britain’s Got Talent finalists to perform.
Sugar Bits – Sampson Helps "Singin'..." Snag Top Spot
- Mint Royale's "Singin' In The Rain" is number one after Britain's Got Talent winner George Sampson used it for his final dance. – BBC
- Jimmy Page and John Paul Jones of Led Zeppelin joined the Foo Fighters onstage at the Foos' second night at Wembley Arena. – Radio 1
- Rhys Ifans is reportedly devastated by his split with Sienna Miller.
Pop Poll: Are You Glad George Won?
Wow, George Sampson really has captured the nation's hearts – today's news is that the song he danced to in the Britain's Got Talent final is now heading to number one!
I have to admit that Andrew Johnston's story and performance had me hoping that he would win originally, and then when I saw Signature I absolutely loved them... but then when George did his routine in the final I was sold on him.
Sugar Bits – George Gets Back To Reality
- After winning Britain's Got Talent on Saturday, amazing young dancer George Sampson is back at school. – The Sun
- Kelsey Grammer is recovering after a mild heart attack. – People
- Jason Donovan has got married to his long-term love in Bali.
Sugar Bits – Shirley Meets The Terminator
- Lead singer of Garbage, Shirley Manson, has been cast as a regular in Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles! –
Sugar Bits – Malawi Approves Madonna's Adoption
- Malawi has approved Madonna's adoption of David Banda. – BBC
- An 800 word prequel to Harry Potter by JK Rowling is to be auctioned off. – AP
- Pete Doherty played a solo show last night.
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