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| 1 Dec 07 - Today is World AIDS Day and Annie's single SING is released at iTunes worldwide and other major on-line retailers. SING features vocals from 23 of the world's top female artists. Proceeds benefit the Treatment Action Campaign. Today Annie will also take part in the 46664 Concert from Johannesburg, South Africa. The concert can be viewed online at iClips starting at 11:30 a.m. EST in the U.S. In addition, please visit the official SING Advent Calendar at Annie's official website. |
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| 29 Nov 07 - Annie managed to get 23 female acts to sing with her on 'SING' but she doesn't want to stop there. At the new Sing Global Choir YouTube page, either sing or speak your message of support as a video response to the video of Annie that's live. Right now you'll see Annie singing 'SING' acapella and a few messages from featured artists and fans who want to show their support. Add your voice and get involved here: http://www.youtube.com/singglobalchoir |
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| 23 Dec 07 - Annie Lennox's album SONGS OF MASS DESTRUCTION is topping year-end best of lists for 2007. Little surprise, as this is Annie's finest solo effort to date. NBC4.com ranks SOMD as the #1 album of the year, saying "No other album in 2007 has as much power and presence. A classic." See the full article here. In addition, the Richmond Times-Dispatch names SOMD as the #2 album of the year, arguing that Lennox is "perhaps the most versatile female vocalist in pop...Lennox fulfilled her hallmarks to perfection in her fourth solo record." See their full list here. |
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| 13 Jan 08 - Annie Lennox's recent U.S. tour, Annie Lennox Sings, has placed at #17 on Pollstar's list of the top concert draws of 2007. Other performers on the list include Bruce Springsteen (at #1), Van Halen, Stevie Wonder and Bob Dylan. Full list and more details here. |
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| 8 Feb 08 - Dave Stewart is joining forces with Nokia Entertainment (yes, Nokia) in a groundbreaking venture to co-create an advisory council to support artist friendly collaboration. All the details here. |
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| 22 Feb 08 - In addition to Annie Lennox's official Facebook page, a new official SING Facebook page has been launched. Please join now to show your support for the SING campaign. |
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| 24 Feb 08 - Annie Lennox gives an interesting and revealing interview to the London Times to support the Hear the World campaign. Click here to read. |
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| 27 Feb 08 - Annie Lennox's SING campaign enters a new phase today. Just announced is the forthcoming release of several CD singles and a 12" picture disc of the SING remixes. All will be available for purchase through Annie's official website, except for an exclusive version to be sold at Body Shop locations in the U.K. All the details on the products are up at AnnieLennox.com, To pre-order directly now, click here. Also available for purchase is a new SING bracelet and pin. To see pictures and/or place an order, click here. |
| 06 Mar 08 - Two new widgets are now available to place on your social networking page - one for Annie's official House of Me news and one for the SING campaign news. Click here for the House of Me widget and here for the SING campaign news widget. |
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| 11 Mar 08 - A video thank you from Annie Lennox about this Monday's SING CD signing in London can be viewed at Annie's YouTube page here. Sales of SING benefit the Treatment Action Campaign. |
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| 12 Mar 08 - Show your support for the SING Campaign by visiting the new "I SUPPORT SING" YouTube page where you can leave a written comment or a short video message. After that, check out the fantastic You Tube video from Annie's Body Shop in-store signing event here. |
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| 17 Mar 08 -Today SING is released physically on various formats. For all the details plus how to order click here or visit AnnieLennoxSing.com. Also check out Steve Gayler's great new interview with Annie (click the banner below). |
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| 8 Apr 08 - With the release of his new comic book, "Zombie Broadway", Dave Stewart plans to try his hand at nightmares. Says Stewart, “[The comic] has helped me focus my songwriting and set designs for the Broadway musical that this story is destined to become.” The plot: with the undead causing mayhem and New York City in shambles, the President has his finger on the button - ready to nuke Manhattan Island. There remains only one hope, one way to avert another disaster and save the city - a good cheery new musical! The book, 56 blood-red pages of gore, is accompanied by an animated trailer (click the image on the right to view). For more information, please visit Virgin Comics or to order your very own copy, click here. |
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| 11 Apr 08 - Annie Lennox appeared on Idol Gives Back this past Wednesday, performing a moving rendition of "Many Rivers to Cross" and showing some footage from her recent visits to Africa. The audio and video of Annie's performance is available for download from iTunes U.S.A. only - click here for the audio and here for the video. If you live in the U.K., the show will be broadcast on Friday evening, April 11th at 9:00 p.m. on ITV2. You can also watch Annie's performance on YouTube here. Click here to make a donation to Idol Gives Back. |
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| 12 Apr 08 - Annie Lennox was an attendee and speaker at this year's Global Philanthropy Forum, held in Redwood City, CA in the San Francisco Bay Area, April 9th-11th. On Thursday evening, April 10th, Annie Lennox delivered an impassioned speech and performance on behalf of her SING Campaign. Click here for my exclusive report, which includes transcripts of Annie's speech and full streaming audio of Annie's entire presentation. Included is a musical performance with stunning versions of "Big Yellow Taxi", "Don't Let It Bring You Down" and "Here Comes the Rain Again". The Global Philanthropy Forum is an annual gathering of donors and social investors committed to international causes. The group seeks to increase the number of philanthropists who will be strategic in pursuit of international causes and they share a common conviction that individuals are not only capable of advancing human security, environmental stewardship, and improved quality of life, but that they must. |
| 11 Apr 08 - Annie Lennox will be hosting the BBC TV program WOMEN ON THE FRONTLINE, presenting a series of investigative reports on violence against women. A series of seven films are being broadcast for the first time by BBC World to 300 million households to help peel away the silence surrounding the brutality of gender-based violence that crosses all borders. The program will be broadcast on BBC World, 18 April 2008 at 7:30 GMT. Full details at Annie's House of Me here. |
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| 13 May 08 - Dave Stewart will be releasing an album consisting of new, fresh rejuvenated versions of his most celebrated material with a full orchestra. The aptly titled “Dave Stewart Songbook, Vol. 1” will be accompanied by a hard- cover, glossy book of the same title. The book will include a chapter dedicated to each song with the story behind the music and stunning photos of his collaborators during the recording sessions, most of which were taken by Stewart himself. All the details can be found at DaveStewart.com. |
| 08 May 08 - Congratulations to Annie Lennox as her official website, the House of Me, has won a Webby award - all the details and a press release are online now at the House of Me. Also, be sure to catch Annie on the BBC's Desert Island Discs program, which will air on BBC Radio 4 on Sunday, May 11 at 11:15 a.m. GMT. |
| 10 May 08 - Today is Pangea Day, a global event bringing the world together through the power of film. From locations in Cairo, Kigali, London, Los Angeles, Mumbai, and Rio de Janeiro the world was linked for a live program of powerful films, music, and visionary speakers. The program was broadcast in seven languages to millions of people worldwide through the internet, television, and mobile phones. One of the performers was Dave Stewart, whose rousing performances with Nadirah X and his Rock Fabulous band can be viewed here. |
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| 23 May 08 - You may have seen my special report and audio from last month's Global Philanthropy Forum in California - now professional video of Annie's entire presentation and performance is available for viewing here. |
| 22 May 08 - Annie Lennox, along with other artists, are confirmed to appear at this year's Peace One Day concert on 21 September 2008 at the Royal Albert Hall in London. All the details are at Annie's HOUSE OF ME. |
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| 27 Jun 08 - You can watch Annie Lennox's performance and presentation at the recent 46664 Nelson Mandela Birthday Concert at this YouTube link here. Be sure to watch Nelson Mandela's speech to the assembled crowd here as well. |
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| 21 June 08 - The U.K.'s Independent has just posted an interesting Q&A with Dave Stewart entitled "My Secret Life". You can read it here. |
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| 22 June 08 - You can watch Annie Lennox's appearance today on BBC 1's The Andrew Marr Show at the official website here, or watch this YouTube clip. Annie spoke about the upcoming 46664 concert as well as her work on behalf of the AIDS crisis in Africa, and also performed Bob Marley's "Redemption Song". |
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| 26 June 08 - Annie Lennox appeared on ITV News last night in the U.K. Thanks to Steve Gayler at Ultimate Eurythmics, you can watch the interview here. |
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| 28 Jun 08 - FOTAC (Friends Of The Treatment Action Campaign) have teamed up with Sandbag (one of the UK's most established ethically conscious clothing brands) to bring you HIV POSITIVE t-shirts (as worn by Annie on American Idol Gives Back and Nelson Mandela Birthday Concert) that can be bought online, for worldwide shipping. The t-shirts are available online from FOTAC's website. The cost is £20 + P&P, please see website for full terms and conditions and information on shipping costs. This is a great way to shine a light on this important cause while helping to erase social stigma at the same time. Order your shirt here. |
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| 18 July 08 - An iTunes EP is now available for purchase featuring four songs from the forthcoming Dave Stewart Songbook Volume One CD. The EP features "Sweet Dreams", "Don't Come Around Here No More", "American Prayer" and "Taking Chances". Check it out now. For more information on Dave Stewart's Songbook CD release and upcoming U.S. tour, click here and to view scans of the iTunes EP cover as well as the upcoming CD cover, click here. BONUS - download 4 songs now or listen to the full album here! |
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| 05 Aug 08 - Dave Stewart is hitting the road and going on tour to promote his amazing new Dave Stewart Songbook CD, which is released today in the U.S. Dates will be announced soon for Dave's upcoming U.S. tour with his Rock Fabulous band. The album features Dave and guest vocalists in stunning orchestral versions of some of his biggest collaboration hits, including songs from Eurythmics, No Doubt, Mick Jagger, Terry Hall and Bryan Ferry. Click here to watch Dave's recent appearance and performance at Chicago radio station Loop 97.9. |
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| 06 Aug 08 - A new must read - my friend Mark Stevens of the Erwin Record has written an engaging and interesting article and interview with Dave Stewart. Click here to read the entire feature, and also check out the Record's "That's Entertainment" blog here for full Q&A with Dave Stewart. |
| 25 Sep 08 - Annie Lennox performed at this past weekend's Peace One Day concert in London. For details and a link to a video of Annie's performance, visit House of Me. This past Wednesday night, Dave Stewart and His Rock Fabulous Orchestra rocked the Roxy in L.A. with a well-received live show. Photos and links to all the info at are DaveStewart.com. |
| 14 Oct 08 - Full details are at House of Me regarding Annie's recent participation in the Global Partners Forum held in Dublin, Ireland. Be sure to also watch the new Oxfam ad featuring Annie's voice over. |
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| 15 Oct 08 - Dave Stewart is the recipient of Clive Davis' prestigious Legend in Songwriting Award. All the details are in the news at DaveStewart.com. |
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| 22 Nov 08 - Annie Lennox's first-ever solo hits collection will be released in the U.S. on February 10, 2009. The Annie Lennox Collection will contain 12 of Annie's best solo hits, plus two new tracks. An accompanying DVD will include her ground-breaking music videos as well. Complete details are at AnnieLennox.com. Also, be sure to watch Annie Lennox performing live and accepting the Award of Merit on this Sunday's American Music Awards, live from Los Angeles. The show will be aired on the ABC network in the U.S. at 8:00 p.m. EST/PST this Sunday, November 23rd. |
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| 21 Nov 08 - As fans eagerly await Annie's performance and receipt of the Award of Merit on this Sunday's American Music Awards (airing on the ABC network in the U.S. at 8:00 p.m. EST/PST this Sunday, November 23rd), check out this special look back at Eurythmics' ground-breaking performance of "Sweet Dreams" on the 1984 Grammy Awards here. This legendary and show-stopping performance has gone down in history as one of Grammy's greatest moments. Do you remember where you were when you saw it? Or if you've never seen it, here's your opportunity. Enjoy! |
| Dave and Annie(?)'s legendary performance at the 1984 Grammy Awards |
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| 24 Nov 08 - Annie Lennox received the American Music Award's prestigious Award of Merit last night at the annual ceremony in Los Angeles. Justin Timberlake honored Annie with a heartfelt speech about her career and humanitarian efforts after which Annie performed a breathtaking solo piano version of her classic song "Why". All of the details, with links to a YouTube video of the performance and lots of pictures, are at Annie's official website House of Me. |
| Annie Lennox & Justin Timberlake |
| 01 Dec 08 - Today is World AIDS Day and also the first anniversary of the SING Campaign. Please visit www.AnnieLennoxSing.com to read and view the special anniversary events and to find out how you can help in the fight against HIV/AIDS. |
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