Crouch linked with return

Liverpool manager Roy Hodgson is said to be considering a move for Tottenham Hotspur striker Peter Crouch.

The England international and Nice prospect Loic Remy are on the new Anfield manager's short list of targets as he seeks to boost his attacking options, according to The Sunday Times.

A move for Remy could already be too late as West Ham United close in on a move for the 23-year-old France international.

Arsenal and Tottenham have also shown interest in Remy, while Lyon have first option on their former player, but only the Hammers have offered an amount that is acceptable to his French club.

Crouch is also likely to attract plenty of suitors if Spurs show willingness to sell the 6ft 7in handful of a striker.

Rafa Benitez sold Crouch to Portsmouth two years ago when the former Aston Villa man was struggling to hold down a first-team place.

(Source :Sunday Mail)

Real winger set for Reds?

Dutch midfielder Royston Drenthe is continually being linked with a move away from Real Madrid and the former Holland under-21 star has now revealed that he's set to leave Madrid for Barclays Premier League side Liverpool.

It's not yet clear whether Liverpool and Real Madrid have already agreed terms, but Drenthe appears confident that he'll ply his trade in the Barclays Premier League next term. "I will soon be joining Liverpool. I hope I will have a good season with my new club," he is quoted as saying.

Drenthe joined Real Madrid from Feyenoord in the summer of 2007, but the left footed wing-back never really managed to secure regular first team action at the Santiago Bernabeu. Therefore, he could now be looking to relaunch his career at Liverpool.

The Reds are in the market for a new left back following the departure of Fabio Aurelio, while Emiliano Insua and Philipp Degen also appear to be on their way out of Anfield. New manager Roy Hodgson supposedly sees Drenthe as the perfect candidate to fill the void at left back.

The former Feyenoord star would be the third Dutchman at Liverpool if the transfer indeed materialises. Compatriots Ryan Babel and Dirk Kuyt are already under contract at Anfield.

(Source: Goal.com)

Dutch star tempted by Reds

Real Madrid midfielder Rafael van der Vaart has admitted he would seriously consider a switch to the Premier League if it meant he has a better prospect of first team football.

The World Cup finalist is behind Kaka in the pecking order at the Whites but impressed during the tail end of last season.

Since playing for Holland in South Africa, van der Vaart has attracted interest from a host of Barclays Premier League sides, with Manchester United the most prominent.

However, now heavyweights Liverpool and Chelsea have been linked with the 27-year-old.

The Blues have been pursuing team mate Kaka over the summer but Carlo Ancelotti has admitted a move for the Brazilian would not be possible.

"I have heard of the interest from Liverpool and Chelsea - and that is very flattering," he said.

"They are both giants, and if they could offer first-team football it may prove impossible to turn down."

"I think I have the relationship with Madrid where they understand my position and would let me hold talks," he added.

Both sides have already bolstered their attacking ranks with Joe Cole swapping Stamford Bridge for Anfield and Yossi Benayoun making a move in the opposite direction.

(Source: Givemefootball.com)

Radiohead to release album this year

Radiohead to release album this year

added: 21 Jun 2010 // by: newsdesk

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With the Oxford boys having almost completed the follow-up to 2007's 'In Rainbows' guitarist Ed O'Brien has revealed that it will be released this year and its their best so far.

He told Adam Buxton's BBC 6Music show: "We're in the heart of the record. It's genuinely exciting. It's very different from what we did last time. It's really nice to be doing this. It's so good to be making music with the band that you feel is still as good as it's ever been."

Asked about the release date he continued, "Ideally, it would be great if it came out sometime this year. It has got to. I hope so. We're at the finishing line. When you're making a record, a film, writing a book for ages and ages you think the finishing line is miles away. Now it feels it's in touching distance. But of course, it being a creative process, at the last bit also, you have bursts of energy, you achieve a lot of things in a small period of time and then you're nearly there. it might slow down. But yeah, hopefully it will be a matter of weeks."

(Source: Music-News.com)

Matt Bellamy admits he's 'nervous' about meeting Kate Hudson's mum

Matt Bellamy admits he's 'nervous' about meeting Kate Hudson's mum

added: 3 Jul 2010 // by: newsdesk

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The Muse frontman - who has secretly been dating the 'Bride Wars' star for the past few months - is set to be introduced to Kate's actress mum Goldie Hawn but says he is a little daunted at the prospect.

He said: "I haven't met Goldie yet. We are meeting up next week. I'm quite nervous. You don't want her reading daft stories online - it's embarrassing when you meet someone's family for the first time."

While Matt says things between him and Kate are going really well, he says it's far too early to be thinking about marriage.

He said: "Things are going great at the moment. I am very happy.

"We just have fun together and are seeing how it goes. Kate is great. We have tried to keep things private so haven't told anyone how we met or nay details like that. We are just doing are thing.

"It's a little bit too soon to talk about weddings and stuff. Ask me in a few months though. I'll let you know how it goes with Goldie - and then who knows?"

(Source: Music-News.com)

Muse named Silver Clef Award award winners

Muse named Silver Clef Award award winners

added: 4 Jul 2010 // by: newsdesk

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Muse have been named as recipients of the Silver Clef Award at the 35th 02 Silver Clef Awards. The charity's annual luncheon, which raises money for the charity.

Muse said, 'We are delighted to be presented this year's Nordoff Robbins Silver Clef and join the ranks of such artistes as Robert Plant, David Bowie, Pink Floyd, Elton John & The Who. Nordoff Robbins is an exceptional charity that has a positive impact on so many people's lives, and we are very proud to be recognised by them in this way'.

Nordoff Robbins' O2 Silver Clef Awards celebrated its 35th anniversary in style with some of the biggest names in music from a plethora of genres and generations.

Hosted by Sharon Osbourne the charity's flagship annual music luncheon was again a massive success and honoured the following.

AWARD WINNERS

O2 Silver Clef Award Muse

Sony Ericsson Lifetime Achievement Award Tony Bennett

Investec Icon Award Dame Vera Lynn

Hard Rock Ambassador Of Rock Award Slash

TAG Newcomer Award JLS

PPL Classical Award Russell Watson

Royal Albert Hall Best British Band Award Scouting For Girls

American Express Digital Innovation Award Dizzee Rascal

Raymond Weil International Award Kelis

(Source: Music-News.com)

Muse say they sold their souls to Twilight

Muse say they sold their souls to Twilight

added: 21 Jul 2010 // by: undercover.com.au

Muse bassist Chris Wolstenholme says they sold their souls for inclusion on Twilight soundtracks and US fame.

Speaking to BBC newsbeat, Wolstenholme discussed the process of contributing songs to each Twilight movie.

He said, ''m not sure how cool it is to be on those kind of things but sometimes you've just got to get your music out there in different ways.'

Muse have contributed a song to each film in the franchise ' 'Supermassive Black Hole' for Twilight, 'I Belong To You' for New Moon and 'Neutron Star Collision (Love Is Forever)' for the latest film Eclipse.

Wolstenholme admitted that they supplied the songs in order to boost their profile in the US.

't's very difficult in America because you don't have anything like [BBC] Radio 1," he said, "Nothing is national. You have to take every opportunity you get over there, and sometimes you have to sell your soul.'


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(Source: Music-News.com)