VENUE MARCH 2010

The Official Magazine for The O2

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BACK WITH A VENGeance The ultimate diva, Whitney Houston is back with a sellout tour

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Editors Letter: Spring is hopefully just around the corner and with that comes the warmer weather and a huge star studded line up here at The O2.

This month we take a look at our cover star, Whitney Houston’s long standing career and wait in anticipation for her long awaited return to the stage. Also, the Irish heart throbs, Westlife are also hitting The O2 with their 2010 tour and after over a decade in pop we take a look at the highs and lows of their career.

With interviews with both Kelly Kelly and Maria from the WWE Diva’s and the legendary Anthony Daniels, the only actor to appear in all six of the Star Wars movies this really is an issue not to be missed!

Don’t forget we always love to hear from our readers so why not drop us a line with your best The O2 bits Happy Reading, The Venue and The O2 team

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The O2 News A round-up of this month’s hottest news from The O2

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I look to you We take a look at the lengendary diva Whitney Houston’s illustrious career

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westlife The ultimate boyband is back in town

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The heart-throb is hitting the big stage this time around Due to phenomenal public demand, Peter Andre has announced he will play 11 dates around the UK in December, playing The O2 arena on 13 December. Peter has already sold out 38 dates on his Revelations UK tour, which also mark his first live dates in six years – and he will visit The O2 to play its small live music venue, indigO2 on 6 March.

The new arena dates later in the year allow those not fortunate enough to have secured a ticket for the spring tour, to see Peter performing in arenas.

The 2010 tour will see Peter performing tracks from his new album live with his band. It will include top five single Behind Closed Doors and previous classic hits, including Mysterious Girl.

Following the success of his album Revelation last year, he has released Unconditional Love Songs – a collection of Peter’s favourite love songs from previous albums, as well as five covers of classic love songs in Peter’s own style.

Tickets for Peter’s show at The O2 are priced from £26.50–£100 (subject to booking fee) and are available from www.theo2.co.uk or by calling 0844 856 0202.

s through luka s wooller’s eye The British Music Experience hosted an exclusive Songwriting Masterclass and Workshop with double Ivor Novello Award-winner Chris Difford. A unique, collaborative event for aspiring songwriters as well as fans Chris, hosted a Songwriting Workshop and provided a Q&A session discussing his songwriting technique, his 30-year musical journey writing top 20 hits, and performing new material with some of his most-loved songs. Lukas Wooller of Maximo Park gives us exclusively his view.

“This was a very enjoyable and interesting class.

Chris talked about his musical childhood and early songwriting experiences in Squeeze. He explained how he would write lyrics, which Glen Tilbrook would then set. I was intrigued to learn that Chris has always

found himself writing lyrics that suggest song structures to his co-writers, so much so that his lyrics are barely ever re-arranged.

Chris also explained how he gets inspiration for his words, regularly working with people in music therapy classes. Among the four songs he performed with his guitar, his rendition of Take Me, I’m Yours was really great, as was a newer song Battersea Boys – his voice sounded fantastic.”

For masterclasses like this visit http://www.britishmusicexperience.com for more details

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I LOOK TO YOU

Claire Saunders takes a look

at the iconic career of global superstar Whitney Houston, in anticipation of her forthcoming tour

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ith one of the most powerful and beautiful voices in the history of popular music, Whitney Houston has been a global icon for over a quarter of a century. Ever since she recorded her history-making debut album in 1985, Whitney Houston has become a superstar, a legend, an idol – and one of the most recognisable faces in the world.

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One of the bestselling female artists of all time, she has sold over 140 million albums worldwide (190 million records total) and is the most awarded female artist in history, with a whopping 411 awards to her name.

She became the first artist ever to have seven consecutive number 1 singles, and her 1993 Dolly Parton cover, I Will Always Love You,for the film The Bodyguard, became nothing less than the biggest hit single in rock history. It’s fairly plain to see that this lady certainly doesn’t do things by halves...

With the kind of fame that means we can refer to her simply as ‘Whitney’ (keeping company with other iconic voices such as Madonna and Mariah), she boasts the kind of voice that is able to contend with huge contemporary ballads, energetic dance-pop, and urban contemporary soul with equal skill. An unusual capability, the result is an ‘ever-reigning’ Queen of Pop with across-the-board appeal that was matched by few artists of the 80s, 90s or 00s. In fact, her influence is so powerful that she is continually held up as the pitch perfect example, even during her ten-year break from the industry.

Looking back 25 years, Whitney was the ‘perfect American sweetheart’ (even appearing as the face of Diet Pepsi); a young girl discovered while singing in a gospel choir. She quickly rose to fame with pop ballad Didn’t We Almost Have It All? before Greatest Love of All, One Moment in Time, Saving All My Love for You and Where Do Broken Hearts Go? were all released in the following three-year period. But it was release of epic dance-floor hits such as So Emotional and I Wanna Dance with Somebody (Who Loves Me) that really illustrated Whitney’s diverse vocal capabilities.

You have to know when to slow that train down and kind of just sit back and relax for a minute Whitney soon branched out again, this time taking on perhaps her most famous film role in The Bodyguard (1992), and with it came the recordbreaking single I Will Always Love You (which spent 14 weeks at Number 1). Later, she appeared in the female ensemble drama Waiting to Exhale and the first single from the soundtrack Exhale (Shoop Shoop) topped the charts, while the album sold over seven million copies. Whitney has also paid tribute to her gospel roots during her career, and her soundtrack to the 1996 film The Preacher’s Wife (played by Whitney) included appearances by her gospelsinging mother Cissy Houston, Shirley Caesar, and the Georgia Mass Choir.

In 1998 Whitney released a new album, My Love Is Your Love, having worked with names such as Babyface, David Foster, Missy Elliot, Wyclef Jean, Lauryn Hill and Q-Tip and she continued to perform until 2000. Since then, Whitney has taken time out from the intensity of the music industry to rest and spend time with her family.

However, despite her absence from the pop genre in the last nine or ten years, the reputation and legend of Whitney’s incredible voice means she still holds high

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This is my first full tour since the My Love Is Your Love tour and I am so excited to be performing for my fans around the world after all this time

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status. After all, how many X Factor or American Idol auditionees claim to want be as successful as Whitney – and how many performances does Simon lament, as they sound nothing like the iconic Whitney?

In late 2009, Whitney was ready to storm back into the industry. “I just took a break, which sometimes you have to”, said Whitney. “You have to know when to slow that train down and kind of just sit back and relax for a minute.” Her comeback boasted a Number 1 album in America and she appeared in a memorable episode of the X Factor in the UK, to an audience of millions. Obviously back on top form and mentored by Clive Davis (Record Producer who has steered Whitney’s career for more than 25 years), her new album, I Look to You, is packed full of upbeat, radiofriendly tunes penned by proven hit makers such as R. Kelly, Alicia Keys, Akon and Johnta Austin.

Of course, following the success of any major pop album should be an even more successful tour. And for Whitney fans here in the UK, 2010 is the year that the superstar will finally return to perform a series of live dates. Hot on the heels of her critically acclaimed, internationally chart-topping album I Look To You, Whitney Houston announced that the UK leg of her European tour will finish at The O2 on Sunday 25 April.

This will be Whitney’s first major tour in more than 11 years and, as a result, the concerts will be the must-see shows of the new decade, as Houston returns to the stage to perform classic hits alongside her latest songs.

“This is my first full tour since the My Love Is Your Love tour and I am so excited to be performing for my fans around the world after all this time”, says Whitney. “I am putting together a great show and cannot wait to perform the songs from my new album I Look To You, along with some of your favourites.”n

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Singer, actress, songwriter Website:

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You Give Good Love Most famous single:

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DMB: A MODERN LEGEND James Conlon takes a look

at the eclectic history of the Dave Matthews Band in the run up to their live performance at The O2

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hen Dave Matthews, a South African bartender, asked two Virginian musicians to help him record a demo for a few songs he had written, expectations were hardly skyhigh. The trio of Matthews, Carter Beauford and LeRoi Moore headed into the practice room and began working on the project. Little did they know that the group they had created would span two decades, eight studio albums and more tour dates than any other artist performing today.

They have moved from playing in tiny venues in their hometown of Charlottesville to sold-out arenas all over the globe. In 2010 the band, which has grown to a five-piece, have become a musical legacy. They have sold over 20 million records to date and are inciting fans all over the world to dance and celebrate their unique blend of acoustic folk-based rock.

Each member is a highly recognised musician in their own field, bringing the worlds of Jazz, Hip hop, Blues, Folk and Rock together to form the eclectic and original sound which the band are so well known for. The band wowed millions of people when they performed last month at the coveted Grammy awards.

Their exceptional rendition of You & Me (featuring a choir and string section) proved once again that they are by no means left on the wayside by modern artists.

DMB have gone from strength to strength with each album that they have made, and are showing now (in their 20th year as a collective) that they are one of the most impressive and influential acts in existence. The band was also nominated for two awards themselves, receiving acclaim from critics and musicians alike.

Tragically, the band suffered the loss of saxophonist and founding member LeRoi Moore in late 2008. The news devastated the band members and fans the world over, who reacted immediately to show their love and support for a man who had contributed so much to the success and influence of the group. While this may have shaken and separated most acts of this calibre, the loss has only brought the group closer together as a unit. Anyone who has seen Dave Matthews Band live will know that they are not just any other act: there is a shared love, history and bond that unites them, both as a group and in the music they create.

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Dave Matthews Band has toured more than any other artist over the last decade, entertaining legions of fans over the planet with their unique brand of Folk-Rock. However, say the letters ‘DMB’ to the average man on the street and in all likelihood you’ll be treated to a blank stare. The truth of the matter is that Dave Matthews Band is one of music’s best-kept secrets. They have had numerous platinum-selling records and they are one of the biggest selling acts of the last ten years, but have still somehow managed to stay ‘under the radar’ of public consciousness. They have a cult status, having gained millions of fans who love them purely for the music they make and not the celebrity status that comes with it.

The Dave Matthews Band is celebrating the release of their eighth studio album, Big Whiskey and the GrooGrux King, which debuted at number one in the American album charts. They will grace The O2 on 6 March as part of their infamous annual European tour – one of the must-see events of 2010.n

the Performance will be held at The O2 on 6 march Tickets are available via telephone on 0844 856 0202 or visit www.theo2.co.uk

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More than ten years on and Westlife are still topping charts and breaking hearts. Hayley Thorpe takes a look at the phenomenon that is Westlife

oy bands as a general rule have a shelf life of around five years, but Westlife have defied the rule, with a career spanning over a decade. Their list of achievements makes many an artist envious, including 14 number one singles, ten chart-topping albums and 40 million sales, to name just a few.

Their dream started many years ago when they were still at school, dreaming of being massive pop stars. The wheels were put into motion thanks to Shane Filan’s mum, Mae, who happened to have Louis Walsh’s phone number. With a little help from Louis, they soon had their dream line-up finalised with founding members Kian Egan, Shane Filan and Mark Feehily, plus Dubliners Nicky Byrne and Brian McFadden, after a series of auditions. Fame came quite quickly and easily to the boys, but after five albums and worldwide success, 2004 saw their future

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they somehow always manage to come out on top. Their first release Westlife: The facts without Brian was a collection of Rat Pack • Nicky and Mark have joined the Twitter phenomenon. songs titled Allow Us To • Nicky actually tried to get his Twitter followers to email Be Frank. Many people Fifa over the Republic of Ireland’s World Cup qualifier would say this was a against France, branding Thierry Henry a cheat.

rather daring choice after Brian’s departure, • Westlife have their own perfume called X. and unfortunately the • Kian is married to former Girl Thing member Jodi Albert, album received a mixed who also starred in Hollyoaks. response from their fans, • Westlife were co-managed by Boyzone’s Ronan Keating back some loving the themed album while others hated when they were Westside. it. This new era saw a • Westlife started out as Six As One before becoming IOYOU change in the Westlife then Westside. They had to change their name to Westlife for fan base and helped legal reasons, as there was already an artist called Westside. the boys gain a more • Nicky Byrne and Brian McFadden were not in the original mature audience, as well Westlife line-up. as keeping their loyal fan-base.

In 2005, Mark Feehily decided to follow in the footsteps of Boyzone’s Stephen Gately in announcing, “I am gay and I’m very proud.” This was partly due to the fact that Brian leaving a year earlier had made the group tighter and more determined to continue their success as a band. Their loyal fans continued to stick by them and yet again Westlife saw themselves gain a different audience, with more men attending their shows hoping to catch the Irish boy’s attention. Westlife had always said they would love to end their career having played Ireland’s national stadium, Croke Park. So many fans dreaded it when Croke Park was added to their Back Home tour 2008. On that evening many a fan sat awaiting the dreadful news that Westlife were no more.

Many fans who made the trip to Dublin on 1st June 2008 to celebrate ten years of Westlife thought it would be the last time they saw their idols. For Westlife, playing to a sold out Croke Park full to the brim of die-hard Westlife fans plus their friends and loved ones, life could not get any better. What a way to celebrate ten years in the music industry!

Westlife had always promised to return and they did not disappoint their fans. In late December 2009, Westlife appeared on the X Factor, where they exclusively performed brand new single What About Now. This was the first time they had not promoted a single in the traditional way via radio and a music video and it seemed to achieve the desired approach. What About Now reached number 2 in the UK charts, with their brand new album Where We Are also reaching the number 2 slot. Not bad for a band who had spent 12 months away from the industry being fathers, seeing the world and remembering who they were before the Westlife rollercoaster ride took over their lives.

Westlife are well known for their pyrotechnically astonishing and fan-delighting tours. Their medleys always leave the fans wanting more. In 2007, they Performances performed a boyband medley which included hits will be held from Boyzone, Take That and Backstreet Boys, even at The O2 on 12–14 May incorporating the original dance routines. Another fan favourite was the Billie-Jean/She’s Back remix, which had them teasing fans by flashing their boxers. Their Tickets are available latest tour will offer no less, and whether you’ve been via telephone on a fan through the decade or like the odd track, you’ll 0844 856 0202 or visit be guaranteed an amazing show.n www.theo2.co.uk

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become uncertain as Brian McFadden decided to quit the band to try and save his marriage to Kerry Katona for the sake of his family. The four remaining ‘Lifers’ decided to pull together and take their latest album Turnaround on the road.

The boys put their all into making the Turnaround tour just as good, if not better, than any of their previous tours. They knew that Brian’s departure meant the press would be out in force and this would be their time to shine. It had been a tough few months and this would also be the perfect way to thank their loyal fans for sticking by them and allowing their dreams to continue. They need not have worried, as their adoring fans came out in their thousands to show their love and support to the Westlife four.

During the shows, Kian Egan would state one message, “Westlife are unbreakable”, to a resounding cheer every single night. Whatever Westlife do,

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DREAM TEAM Dizzee Rascal and Lily Allen team up for a roof-raising UK tour of smash hit pop music, says Claire Saunders

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nless you book a ticket for one of the numerous summer festivals, it’s unlikely that you’ll get to hear more than one chart-busting artist in the same night – support acts are usually well received on the night, but hardly worth getting excited about. Sensing a gap in the traditional format of British pop concerts, superstars Dizzee Rascal and Lily Allen (two of 2009’s festival highlights) have announced they will co-headline in a 2010 mini-tour which includes a sell-out date at The O2.

Lily Allen (whose current album It’s Not Me, It’s You has sold 1.5 million copies and features the hit singles Not Fair, 22 and the Number 1 record The Fear), was one of the biggest hits at this year’s Glastonbury Festival, T In The Park and V Festival. Having recently returned from a sell-out tour of the US and a number of live dates in Australia and Japan, Lily says “I’m really looking forward to playing these special shows – I’m a massive fan of what Dizzee does!”

The popstar pair have a history together, and have worked together before this tour – in 2007 Lily appeared on Dizzee’s album Maths + English in the track Wanna Be. And of course, 2009 has been an important year for Dizzee Rascal. In the past 12 months alone he’s scored three Number 1 singles with Dance Wiv Me, Bonkers and the latest single Holiday, with each track being released on his own independent label Dirtee Stank.

And that’s not to mention scooping an NME Award and GQ solo artist of the year, being nominated for an Ivor Novello Award and playing a barnstorming show at Glastonbury on the Pyramid stage. Dizzee says “Lily and I have both worked well in the past so it’s no doubt these shows will be nights to remember”.n

Kwabena Mills

Known as: Dizzee D.O.B: 01/10/85

Rascal

(age 24)

P.O.B: Bow, London Genre: Grime/Hip

hop/Electro hop

Job: Rapper, record

producer, songwriter

Career: 2000–present

Lily Allen the facts Full name: Lily

Rose Beatrice Allen

Known as: Lily Allen D.O.B: 02/05/85

(age 24)

P.O.B: Hammersmith, London Genre: Pop/Pop

rock/Electro-pop/Ska

Job: Singer, songwriter, talk-show

host

Career: 2005–present

tHE Performance will be held at The O2 on 7 march

Dizzee Rascal photography courtesy of Tim & Barry

Tickets are available via telephone on 0844 856 0202 or visit www.theo2.co.uk

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X Factor

GET YOUR

X FACTOR FIX

If you’re one of the many millions feeling a little adrift now that the 2009 series of The X Factor is over, then you’ll be counting down the days until the X Factor Live Tour hits The O2, says Claire Saunders

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ith over 16 million people tuning in each week, the 2009 series of The X Factor has been the most popular to date. Packed full of incredible vocal talent, interesting characters (who could forget ‘Jedward’?) and a collection of unforgettable songs, the show was Britain’s weekly television highlight.

The 2009 series of The X Factor was the sixth year running that the show had been produced – and more popular than ever, it attracted a record-breaking 200,000 auditionees, peaked at 19.7 million UK viewers (which is equal to a 63.2% audience share), and took a whopping 10 million votes during the nailbiting final show.

Of course, this is all excellent news for Simon Cowell (50) who, as the show’s creator, owner, producer and main ‘character’, only started his television career eight years ago, when he was 42. Before taking over the entire genre of ‘talent show telly’, he was a full-time record-company executive – well known within the music industry, but that was as far as it went.

“I just felt instinctively that by using television as a vehicle, we would have a better chance of selling records”, explains Cowell. “It was the record side of it which was the primary reason for getting involved, not wanting to get my ugly mug on TV.” But, it seems that Cowell’s “ugly mug” (his own words) is one of the most appealing elements of The X Factor. Week after week, viewers would switch to ITV1 on a Saturday and Sunday night, and delight in hearing his witty criticisms and inspiring praise directed at hopeful (and often hopeless) contestants.

“I think you have to judge everything based on your personal taste”, reveals Cowell. “And if that means being critical, so be it. I hate political correctness. I absolutely loathe it.” And thank goodness – because

WINNER PROFILE: JOE MCELDERRY Full name:

Joseph McElderry D.O.B: 16/06/91

(age 18)

P.O.B: South Shields, Tyne and Wear

Genre: Pop Job: Student

Record label: Sony

turned

Music

singer Hit singles:

The Climb (Dec 09)

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Cowell’s fantastically honest comments are one of the main reasons to watch the show.

Among the most memorable quotes from The X Factor, Simon has told various auditionees: “Shave off your beard and wear a dress. You would be a great female impersonator”, “It’s like the outpatients of an insane asylum”, “You look nice, but your voice is distinctly average” and “If your lifeguard duties were as good as your singing, a lot of people would be drowning”.

Of course, after the hysterical comedy of the auditions, Cowell gets serious and in series 6 the final line-up was impressive. Viewers were treated to a variety of themed shows ranging from big-band to Diva and the talented finalists gave it their all, as they belted out classic tunes (often with a personal twist) in an effort to win a place in the final show. Highlights included Stacey’s mesmerizing What a Wonderful World (by Louis Armstrong), It’s a New Life (with Michael Bublé) and Who wants to Live Forever (by Freddie Mercury); Olly’s catchy Twist and Shout and beautiful Angels (with Robbie Williams); and winner Joe’s “note-perfect” Where Do Broken Hearts Go? (by Whitney Houston) and Don’t Let The Sun Go Down On Me (which received a standing ovation).

And now, finally, X Factor fans have another chance to witness the live action, as the finalists go on tour around the UK and Ireland this spring.

The huge arena tour will visit all the UK’s major cities, starting on 12 February in Liverpool, with contestants performing classic songs, viewers’ favourites from the series and, of course, their No. 1 hit charity single You Are Not Alone.

The artists taking part in the tour include Welsh sweetheart Lucie Jones, Essex favourite Stacey Solomon, series winner Joe McElderry, teenage heartthrob Lloyd Daniels, Jamie ‘Afro’ Archer, the Essex boy Olly Murs, stage-confident Danyl Johnson and the infamous John and Edward: Jedward.

With last year’s tour selling out nationwide, tickets are set to be more sought-after than ever before… and after the excitement and drama of the last series, what are you waiting for? n

RUNNER-UP PROFILE: OLLY MURS Full name: Oliver D.O.B: 14/05/84

Stanley Murs

(age 25)

P.O.B: Essex, UK Genre: Pop/Big Job: Call

band

centre operator turned singer

MOST MEMORABLE PROFILE: JEDWARD Full names:

John Paul Henry Daniel Richard Grimes and Edward Peter Anthony Kevin Patrick Grimes D.O.B: 16/10/91

(age 18)

P.O.B: Dublin, Ireland Genre: Pop Job: Students

turned singers

Website: www.planetjedward.net

Performances will be held at The O2 on 20, 21 March.

Tickets are available via telephone on 0844 856 0202 or visit www.theo2.co.uk

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© 2009 World Wrestling Entertainment, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

The Girls are Back in Town Rebecca Walton takes a moment to meet the WWE divas

that are the lovely Kelly Kelly and Maria to hear what we are to expect this time around So girls, for everyone out there, in your own words – What is a WWE Diva?

M: I would say passionate, powerful, individually

beautiful, strong and strong‑minded, definitely.

K: Sexy, smart, powerful.

I know you both have quite different stories, but how did you both get into the world of wrestling?

K: I was a gymnast, straight out of high school and

I was in my first year of college studying

broadcast journalism and was modelling on the side.

WWE saw me in a catalogue and called my agent;

I went and trained for a week and they literally kicked my butt till I was throwing up in the ring,

it was that bad. I was like “what am I doing?”

and then I realised that this was the dream of

a lifetime. Why would I not want to do this?

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M: I actually entered in a diva search five years ago, and I didn’t win. I placed 5th so, I kept calling

and said “I want a job, I want a job, give me a

job, give me a job ...”, so finally they had a try

out and I went down. They liked me and so they kept me and I have been here ever since.

Women in wrestling, what’s your real opinion?

M: I was always inspired by women wrestlers when

I was younger so I hope that people get the same

feeling about all of us and maybe even more as we

do a lot of things with charity, for example with

the Make A Wish Foundation. We’ve done so many different things with St Jude’s or going out to do a

tribute to the troops so, not only is it women in

wrestling, but women that are fighting for

all these different causes. I am hoping that we inspire

of the guys’ pants ripped and, well, my grandma, let’s just say she was excited...

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Do you find that your WWE colleagues are like your family as you spend so much time with them?

K: I was so young when I first started and I had no

idea what I was getting into. Things like we had to

rent our own cars and hotel rooms’ and it was all

so hard for me because I was so young. Especially

considering I was too young to rent a car and

things. So when I started Tommy Dreamer was

like my father, he said, “You’re riding with me,

this is what we are doing”, because I had no idea.

What’s your favourite thing about being a wrestler?

M: The feeling you get when you win. That amazing

feeling, and people are yelling for you. It’s

awesome! I’ve cried in the ring before and have

been trying to hide it and its because I’m happy

really.

If you could go up against anyone in the ring, who would it be?

M: I never got to wrestle Molly Holly and I would have

loved to. She was like a craftsman in the ring, and

she knew her craft.

In your opinion, who are the best Tag team partners?

M: I love working with Mikey, but only because we

have such a history together. We go out there and

we know exactly what is going to happen. But,

every time we go to tag I swear she moves her

hand and I miss and I have to go again and like

finally tag and she comes in.

K: I would probably say Melina. Since I have been on

RAW they have always put us together and we

really even each other out.

people and also that we are morale-boosters when we go overseas.

Favourite wrestler of all time?

M: The Rock for looks, Leena for female ability, she is

amazing and fearless.

K: Stone Cold, obviously. I love him, I used to think

he was so hot!

What is like to be a celebrity? Is it hard to get used to the fame and the things that come with it?

M: For me I always wanted to be an entertainer;

from a very young age I used to stand in front of

the mirror ...with my toothbrush and be talking

to myself in the mirror. I want to be a singer

eventually; I’m coming out with an album actually.

That’s really awesome for me. It’s kind of like my

personal passion project, so for me wrestling has

been awesome as it has given me a fan base. It has

given us all this entire WWE universe that is amazing.

What sort of things would you suggest to young girls aspiring to be wrestlers just like you?

K: Stay in school (laughs) and just know what you’re

getting into. You need to realise that there are so

many other things on top of the wrestling in this

job. You need to be prepared and, of course,

strong-willed.

M: You also need to be tough-skinned and know

that somebody is always going to say something

about “Oh, you’re so fat, oh, you’re so skinny!”

You just have to roll with the punches.

What do your friends and family think about you being wrestlers?

K: My family are 100% behind me; they have

been behind me since day one. My dad, my 70 year-old grandmother, everyone has always been

there even when I first started out and was doing

this exhibition thing. My poor father. He always

stood by me and was like, I understand it’s just an act.

M: Mine too, but there was once an incident, my

grandma was in the front row, my yaya – she is

100% Greek. She was just watching the show, the

guys were in the ring and all of a sudden one

The O2 is famous as a music venue; who is your favourite music artist or band?

M: I would say Pink, because she goes out there

and performs without lip-synching and does like

the trapeze whilst she is doing it all, and she is

so smoking. I like that she is a tough girl, she

just looks aggressive.

And lastly, what can we expect from the Divas this time round?

M: You can expect the match to be awesome and

fun and aggressive, definitely. n

Performances will be held at The O2 on 12,13 April.

Tickets are available via telephone on 0844 856 0202 or visit www.theo2.co.uk

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At Ravensbourne, right on the doorstep of The O2, you will learn to write music for a range of media, how to make the most of new and emerging technologies, and how to understand the music needs of various industries including television, radio, gaming and web-based technologies. You will also learn how to protect your music across all media.

You’ll leave the course with the skills to become a creative entrepreneur prepared to make your music work for you.

This course was set up with the input of music entrepreneur Harvey Goldsmith and the support of the Ahmet Ertegun Education Fund, created by the co-founder of Atlantic Records.

“Ravensbourne... is supporting young and emerging artists when they need it most - at the start of their music careers.”

- Robert Plant, lead singer of Led Zeppelin

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The man behind C3PO Rebecca Walton talks to the legendary Anthony Daniels

about a unique event, at The O2 ; Star Wars in Concert

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tar Wars in Concert is a unique multi-media event featuring music from all six of John Williams’ epic Star Wars scores. Narrated by the only man to appear in all six of the films – the legendary Anthony Daniels – the extravaganza, which returns to the UK after a 56 show stint across the USA, is going to be an incredible event. The world premiere of Star Wars in Concert was held at The O2 over Easter weekend 2009; nearly a year later this amazing show returns to London, and Anthony for one is very excited at the return.

After the world premiere opening at The O2 last year, how does it feel to be back on the stage here?

We’re coming back to The O2, where it all started, which is absolutely terrific. The first time I stood on

the empty stage, it felt absolutely wonderful. It’s a lovely shaped arena and it has a very good relationship with the audience.

What were your first impressions when you were approached to narrate the concert?

I wasn’t sure what to say as I’d been in quite a few symphony orchestras narrations and thought the music could stand on its own. But it’s more than a concert. It’s difficult to describe but it’s more than I ever expected. It’s a flattering role for me as it’s a big responsibility to have 12,000 people listening to you.

How would you describe Star Wars in Concert for people that haven’t already seen it?

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It’s a big event to describe really; we pack one end of the arena with so much technology and visual equipment that the impact on the audience is amazing. As a mixture of music and film it’s hard to put Star Wars in Concert into a particular genre. It’s never been done before – it’s like a rock concert but with one of the best loved stories woven in. I come on stage and tell people the story of Star Wars – from the time when Darth Vader was a young boy to the climax when his own children defeat his evil plans.

For people who are not massive Star Wars fans or not 100% familiar with the ins-and-outs of the plot, can they still enjoy the show?

We tell the story very simply. Now that all six films are out, we can tell the full story from beginning to end. We see the relationship between Darth Vadar, Anakin Skywalker and the young boy (different personalities in one character). We can understand how he grows up and turns bad. For someone who has never seen Star Wars, this is an essential guide.

There is obviously more than just the narration that brings this story to life, tell us more about it?

As the narration is unfolding, the audience can enjoy a beautifully edited film by the Lucas staff and John Williams’ breathtaking score, which is a hugely important within the story. The music is bigger than any of the characters – even bigger than Jabba the Hut! The music has themes for each character, but it also has a huge personality of its own. You can come and see this as a Star Wars show but you can also come and see it as a family show.

Performances will be held at The O2 on 3,4 April.

Tickets are available via telephone on 0844 856 0202 or visit www.theo2.co.uk

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So does that mean there are changes from the original show?

We have actually changed the show slightly from the first time it was staged at The O2. Anybody coming back will see differences and improvements.

What are you hoping people will take away from this event?

I want people to come to see a concert, but also to have a lot of fun. It doesn’t take itself too seriously, so leave the bow-tie at home – even better, come dressed as Hans Solo or Princess Leia! I want children to leave the concert with an interest in the music, and how it is made. I can’t play an instrument or sing, but if a kid takes up an instrument after seeing this, I think that would be a huge bonus to come from the show.

Are you excited to be bringing the show back to British soil?

We shot the Star Wars films at Elstree which is only half an hour away from The O2. A lot of people forget that Star Wars is actually based in England as well as the USA, so it feels very good to be coming back. n

RAVENSBOURNE

Ravensbourne College

A NEW GENERATION Ravensbourne College has recently begun work with music promoter Harvey Goldsmith and the Ahmet Ertegun Education Fund to create a degree course for the next generation of digital music entrepreneurs – Rebecca Walton finds out more

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n October 2010, Ravensbourne College will be opening the door not only to its new campus (located next to world’s most successful music and entertainment venue, The O2), but also to a new generation of music producers.

Ravensbourne is launching a BA (Hons) Music Production for Media degree which will create opportunities for those aiming to start careers as musicians and composers in film, TV, video games or interactive media – and show them how to license and market their work in order to keep ahead in a rapidly changing industry.

The Ahmet Ertegun Education Fund is providing financial support for the development of state-of-the art music and sound recording facilities, together with three music scholarships that will provide up to 90% of the course fees for three successful applicants.

The Ahmet Ertegun Education Fund was established by the late Ahmet Ertegun, co-founder of Atlantic Records who signed major bands such as Led Zeppelin. “Ahmet forged the careers of major artists and bands like us. He had an immense passion for new music and always championed new talent”, says Robert Plant, lead singer, Led Zeppelin. “Ravensbourne

Ravensbourne College of Design and Communication is a University Sector College validated by City University London. The college champions the creative exploitation of digital technology through innovation and collaboration. Driven by industry standards and supported by the latest high-performance technology, it produces highly employable and enterprising graduates that fulfill the current and future skills needs of the design and communication industries.

Ravensbourne programmes span fashion, broadcasting, interactive product design, architecture, interior design, graphic design, animation, moving image, sound design.

In 2010 Ravensbourne is relocating to the Greenwich Peninsula into a purpose built, state-of-the-art building which will offer collaborative work spaces, resources for networking, high-tech creative suites and wi-fi access throughout.

For more information, visit www.rave.ac.uk

The Ahmet Ertegun Education Fund Ahmet Ertegun was the founder and president of Atlantic Records and chairman of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and museum. He regularly supported the development of musicians, including providing $1.5 million to help establish The Rhythm and Blues Foundation to award monies to underpaid blues artists. He established the Ahmet Ertegun Education Fund to offer scholarships to the UK, US and Turkey. www.atlanticrecords.com/vintage

is continuing his legacy by supporting young and emerging artists when they need it most – at the start of their music careers.”

Harvey Goldsmith (music entrepreneur and trustee of the Ahmet Ertegun Foundation) says “Ahmet Ertegun attributed much of his success to his excellent education and ability to recognise innovative artists.

This important new course at Ravensbourne will nurture highly talented students and provide them with the skills and commercial acumen to succeed in the age of digital music production and distribution. The music industry has been revolutionised and the need for a new breed of entrepreneurs has never been greater.”

At the college’s new location at Greenwich Peninsula, music production students will benefit from industry professional teaching staff and the latest digital technology, media studios and post-production suites. The BA (Hons) Music Production for Media is a practical course and students will collaborate with sound designers, filmmakers, games programmers and directors from other courses, colleges and industry.

Ravensbourne College is proud to be a beneficiary of the Ahmet Ertegun Education Fund and to be able to offer this exciting new course. n

For more information please visit www.rave. ac.uk/soundandmusic

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Style Spy

Looking to update the wardrobe in a flash? Celebrity Stylist Clare Watson puts some zing into spring and helps you decide whether you will prefer wearing pretty florals or bold stripes to brighten up your style this season

STRIPES

FLORALS

This easy wearing dress is a great spring wardrobe staple for taking you from desk to date, team with a bold pair of wedges.

Striped jersey dress, £40 by People Tree

Maxi dresses are the epitome of Hippie chic and a summer staple this year. Get ahead for spring and layer your old denim jacket over and accessorise with strands of 70’s style beads.

Maxi dress, £29.99 by TK Maxx Florals don’t always have to be sweet and sickly. This dynamic oversized digital flower print will add just a whisper of femininity to a simple outfit.

This cheerful multicoloured knit will liven up any wardrobe and the even stripes will flatter any bust size.

Printed vest, £12 by Next

Multicolured knit top, £55 by French Connection

Nautical is a hot trend this spring and this will bring your style bang up to date.

Team with a simple white vest for instant trend-setting status.

Nautical skirt, £21.99 by River Island

With so many stripey tees around at the moment, this novel print of a stack of magazines is a unique take on the trend gripping much of the high street.

If you want to show off a great pair of legs or even create the appearance of slimmer pins, then a simple, elegant answer is these bright wedges. The flower corsage will draw the eye down the leg, giving the impression of a longer leaner line.

If you really can’t bear to wear stripes on your body, these shoes are a quirky twist on the stripe theme that will look fab with a pair of jeans.

Peep-toe platforms, £75 by Faith

Sweater, £85 by Lyle and Scott at www.mywardrobe.com

Vertical striped shirts have always been a closet classic for years, due to their torso-slimming ability. Try something new this season by opting for a bolder candy-coloured stripe to add some diversity to the office attire.

Whilst printed trousers might gain the wrong kind of attention, a simple bold colour will create a striking sense of modern style.

Red trousers, £25 by Asos

Whilst printed tees are a staple item in the weekend wardrobe, a floral print might be considered slightly OTT! Tone it down and mix it up a bit with this cool

Skull and Roses printed t-shirt, £18

by Burton

Shirt, £35 by Marks and Spencer If you would like to find out more styling tips and advice from Clare, visit www.miss-dress.com

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Pencil skirt, £30

by Asos

Flower wedges, £65

by Moda in Pelle

Printed wax t-shirt, £16.99 by Republic.

Stripes don’t always have to conform to being in straight lines.

This clever tangled stripe knit makes for a far more interesting laid-back Sunday casual look.

A glam pencil skirt in a statement print will work for both the office and the weekend.

Floral shirts are a big hit this season. Choose from loud Tropicana prints to smaller, more subtle leafy designs.

Shirt, £50 by Rocha John Rocha at Debenhams

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He may well be one of the most notorious faces of grime, but Dizzee Rascal is not just known for his fast-pace rhymes and chart topping collaborations; his urban street style has sparked off a mini fashion phenomenon amongst his eager followers.

Re-create his hip hop look with these key items...

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The Jacket:

Jackets layered over big baggy tops boast a boisterous play on Dizzee’s image. Choose tough-talking leathers to get that slick, sharp edge.

Black leather jacket, £80

by Republic

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The Printed Tee:

Slogans, cryptic messages and limited edition prints are essential when selecting a t-shirt for gaining hip hop credibility.

The more irreverent the better!

Slogan T-shirt, £35 by 2K at www.my-wardrobe.com

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Baseball Cap:

Perched to the side or worn back to front, the old school 90s way of wearing a cap has been made stylish again, thanks to Dizzee. Keep on the right side of cool by always choosing a simple retro design.

Baseball cap, £12 by Topman

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Id bracelet:

No rightful hip hop artist would ever be seen without their obligatory bling.

Load up with solid gold chains and ID Bracelets to gain the ghetto vibe.

ID Bracelet, £179 and 22” chain, £550 both by H Samuel

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The Hoody:

No rapper’s outfit would ever be complete without the infamous hoody. D. R’s usual choice is colourful, retro and very sporty. Follow suit and layer under leather jacket.

Hooded top, £60 by Jacamo

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Sportswear is the favoured attire for Dizzee, especially when it comes to footwear. Statement hi-tops are a signature staple of the rapper’s uniform.

Trainers £125 by Diesel at www.asos.com

Starched and raw in dark denim are the ultimate jean for Dizzee. Wear them long, baggy and low for instant bonafide rapper status.

Jeans, £110 by G Star at Republic 2

beauty

Behind the looking glass This month we take a look at the best top‑­to‑toe pampering products around ...

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Get Buffed!

Origins Ginger Body Scrub Smoothing Body Buffer.

The Ginger body scrub by Origins is a smoothing body buffer with ingredients of ginger zest, kukhi oil, soybean oil and sweet almond oil. It removes all traces of roughness leaving your skin beautiful, soft and good enough to eat!

£31 www.origins.co.uk

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Glowing Salts

Exotic Lime and Ginger Salt Glow. Beauty awardwinner Elemis Exotic Lime and Ginger Salt Glow is the ultimate exfoliation ritual for luxurious skin. While the lime cleanses, the ginger stimulates and tones. This salt glow will ensure your skin’s health and softness is restored.

£35 www.elemis.com

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Exfoliate away the years Exfoliating Scrub. Making skin look translucent, cleaner and brighter, Clinique’s exfoliating scrub helps to reduce oils, even skin tone and refine texture.

This scrub gives a light reflecting glow to mature skin.

£16.50 www.clinique.co.uk

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Nougat Top to Toe Balm. Ideal for any girl wanting to ease a little stress, Top to Toe Balm from Nougat London gently moisturises dry skin, softens and repairs. Blended with carnauba, candelilla waxes and cocoa butter, it will bring a little calm at any moment of the day.

£12.74 www. pressie4princesses.co.uk

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Tea Tree Face Mask.

This refreshingly cool tea tree face mask from Body Shop instantly helps to remove impurities and absorb excess oils, while relaxing and soothing the skin. You can guarantee this mask will leave your skin feeling revitalized.

£6.50 www.thebodyshop.co.uk

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Cherry Blossom Bath and Shower Gel. This shower gel gently cleanses the skin. Also used as a foaming bath, it transforms into a rich smooth foam providing a freshness and softness to the body, while capturing the delicate nature of cherry blossom. Treat yourself.

Its Heaven

Molton Brown – Intoxicating Davana Blossom Bath Oil. This luxurious foaming bath oil, a rich creamy foam, which deep cleanses and leaves the body cocooned in silky softness, containing Indian davana blossom, grape seed, raspberries and oils. You would think you were in heaven. £40.

£12.95. Available at Harrods www.harrods.com

Soak Your Muscles

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Bracing Silver birch Thermal Muscle Soak for men. After a stressful day, why not relax with this dedicated muscle therapy, created to restore a tense and tired body. Embellished with active thermal salts and extracts of linden and birch, it helps to flush toxin, soothe the muscles and boost skin condition. Go on, lift your spirits with its fresh woody aroma.

£18 www.moltonbrown.co.uk

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TRIED AND TESTED With Easter just around the corner, we scoured the corners of every shelf to bring you our favourites for 2010

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Green and Blacks Milk Chocolate Egg

Waitrose Pastel Foil Chocolate Bunnies

£4.99 www.greenandblacksdirect.com

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Green and Blacks Butterscotch Mini Eggs £2.99 www.greenandblacksdirect.com

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Hotel Chocolat Eggs and Soldiers £6.50 www.hotelchocolat.co.uk

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Hotel Chocolat Dark Scrambled Easter Egg £15.00 www.hotelchocolat.co.uk

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Divine Milk Chocolate Mini Eggs

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£3.50 www.divinechocolate.com

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Milk Chocolate Egg with Champagne Truffles

£10.00 www.divinechocolate.com

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Montezuma’s Mini Eggs

£4.99 www.montezumas.co.uk

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Montezuma’s Emperor Egg

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music zone WE TAKE A LOOK AT THIS MONTH’S ALBUM RELEASES

Gabriella Cilmi

General Fiasco

Australian singer Gabriella Cilmi had a huge hit with the most-played song in the UK last year Sweet About Me. She is now returning with an edgier sound and feistier attitude. Ten is the sophomore album filled with lots of up-tempo funk and disco-inspired tracks as well as some sexy tracks. This album definitely marks her foray into more 1980s-inspired music.

Northern Irish General Fiasco – the name created by a combination of two terrible names the band thought of – are releasing their début album Buildings. Their first single, We are the foolish, released in 2009 was described as ‘rip-roaring verses’ and a catchy as hell ‘chorus’. We won’t expect anything less with this new material from the young band.

Album Title: Ten

Album Title: ever so shy

Out: 22nd March

out: 22nd March

Boyzone This album sees the boys coming together to pay very special tribute to their friend and band member, Steven Gately. Showcasing a new sound and direction, Brother takes them down a road that is more heavily driven by rockier pop; with catchy choruses and huge melodies, it demonstrates how the sound has grown and progressed, without straying too far from their well-established pop roots.

Fun Lovin' Criminals

Album Title: Brother

It’s only when you hear them again, you realise how much you missed them. The New York alternative funk trio, Fun Lovin' Criminals, with four Top 10 albums to their name, return for the first time in five years, with the first classic, fantastic party album of the decade, Classic Fantastics, featuring collaborations with Roots Manuva and Paul Kaye. The multi platinum funk soul brothers return to play in the UK – this is one album and tour not to be missed.

Out: 22nd March

Album Title: Classic fantastic Out: 1st March

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game zone We review this month’s best games releases

Blood Bowl Blood Bowl is an ultra violent team sport, based on the Warhammer/American Football fantasy board game first created over 20 years ago.

The game is turn-based, though can be played in a (fairly chaotic) real-time mode, and is a blend of tactics and brutal sporting violence loosely based on American Football, but with teams composed of elves, orcs and goblins, there are plenty of options for underhanded tactics – you can bribe the referees to look the other way as you cripple or trample annoying opponents and hire illegal wizards to give you a hand directly from the crowd.

Blood Bowl offers a range of game modes, offering single quick matches, multiple season championships, a lengthy campaign as well as, of course, the opportunity to take on other players online.

Long-time fans of Warhammer and Blood Bowl will almost certainly enjoy this offering, though newcomers may find the tutorials and game rules a challenge to get into, and the graphics are not as polished as they could be. Still, if marshalling a team of fantasy creatures in a wildly violent sporting arena sounds like your cup of tea, then Blood Bowl is the one for you.

6/10 OUT NOW FOR XBOX 360

James Cameron’s Avatar: The Game You’ve seen the film, now play the game! Based on the critically acclaimed film by James Cameron, the video game takes you deep into the heart of Pandora, an alien planet that is beyond even the wildest of imaginations. Here you will encounter the Na’vi, Pandora’s indigenous people, and you will discover a variety of different life forms that have never before been seen in the world of video games.

Play as Abel Ryder, a new RDA recruit with an Avatar to control. Your first big decision is just around the corner, whether to fight either for the Na’vi as a full-time Avatar, or for the RDA. When conflict erupts, you will find yourself thrust into a fight for the heart of a planet and the fate of civilisation.

With a good selection of tasks to complete and the ability to progress your character through the levels, this game is for more than just movie fans.

The online multiplayer function is a definite plus to the game so, grab your friends and let the battle for Pandora commence.

8/10 OUT NOW FOR XBOX 360, PLAYSTATION 3, WII AND DS

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dvd zone This month’s blockbusters available on the small screen

Fantastic Mr Fox Mr and Mrs Fox (George Clooney and Meryl Streep) sneak into a henhouse to steal chickens, late one night. As they get trapped, Mrs Fox reveals she is pregnant and Mr Fox promises to give up the wild side of his life and settle down. Twelve years on they live a perfect home life with their son Ash. But after so long, the quiet lifestyle proves too much for Mr Fox’s wild animal instincts, and before you know it Mr Fox goes back to his old ways. Wes Anderson’s first animated film with classic handmade motion technique; this is a film for all the family, not to be missed.

Release: 1st March

Jennifer’s Body In Devil’s Kettle, Minnesota the story concentrates on two best friends who run in very different high school circles. Jennifer Check (Megan Fox) is the hot popular captain cheerleader of her high school, and Jennifer’s childhood friend Anita is the nerdy and less popular ‘plain jane’. When Jennifer goes to a local bar to a see an indie rock band show and nearly ends up dead, things start to change.

Eventually she ends up as the sacrifice in a ritual held by a rock band, hoping to increase their chances of a record deal.

Unfortunately, it goes all wrong, causing Jennifer to be possessed by a demon – now she is after all her fellow peers. Can nerdy Anita save Jennifer and her school?

Release 8th March

Cirque du Freak The Vampire Assistant Fourteen-year-old Darren was like most kids, hung out with friends, got decent grades and stayed out of trouble … usually. When he and his friend get tickets to go to a circus freak show, things began to change for Darren. After watching a show filled with misunderstood freaks and grotesque creatures, Darren steals a posionous spider which leads to an uncertain life or death situation for his best friend Steve. With the only option open to him, which is becoming the vampire’s assistant, this teen will vanish from the safety of a boring existence to a place drawn from nightmares.

Release 1st March

Amelia Defying the impossible, living the dream. Academyaward winner Hilary Swank stars in a dramatised biographical film on the life of Amelia Earhart, with a cast that includes Richard Gere and Ewan McGregor.

Amelia Earheart, a young Kansas girl, discovers the thrill of aviation at age 23, and within 12 years has progressed to winning the distinguished Flying Cross for being the first woman to pilot a plane solo across the expansive Atlantic Ocean.

She sets out in an attempt to circumnavigate the globe, an adventure that catapults her into aviation myth. A true story about a true American hero that will take your emotions to all levels.

Release 8th March

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From Paris with Love A low-ranking intelligence operative (Jonathan Rhys Meyers, working in the office of the US. Ambassador in France takes on more than he bargained for when he partners with a wisecracking, fast-shooting, high-ranking US. agent (John Travolta) who’s been sent to Paris to stop a terrorist attack.

Released: 5 MARCH © Europacorp/Photo Eric Caro

Scott Cooper writes and directs this drama based on the 1987 novel by Thomas Cobb, starring Jeff Bridges, in a Golden Globe-winning performance, ©2008 Crazy Hearts Productions, Inc. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. as burned-out Photo credit: Lorey Sebastian country singer Bad Blake. Blake has lived his life hard, fast and recklessly. With several marriages in tatters behind him and too many years spent drinking one more for the road, his life has become a parody of the bittersweet songs on which his once-promising career was built.

When divorced journalist Jean (Maggie Gyllenhaal) persuades the reluctant singer to give her an interview, a relationship develops between them that gives Blake one last chance for redemption.

Released: 5 MARCH

I Love You Phillip Morris Mad Chance Prod./Europa Corp.

The story begins with Russell, (Jim Carrey) on his deathbed recalling the events of his life that led him there. He begins with his life in Texas as a happily married police officer who plays the organ at church, prays every night with his wife (Leslie Mann), and spends his off hours searching for the biological mother who gave him up as a child. That, and he’s gay. But after finding and being handily rejected by the mother who gave him up as a baby, Steven leaves his life and family behind to go out into the world and be his true, flamboyantly gay self. From there the story becomes a Don Quixote-esque story of a forlorn lover who cannot bear to be separated from his soul-mate. He will go to any lengths to be with Phillip, including but not limited to, breaking out of jail on multiple occasions, impersonating Phillip’s lawyer and fraudulently becoming the CFO of a major corporation.

Released: 17 mARCH

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Shutter Island tells the story of a US marshal Teddy Daniels, and his Partner Chuck Aule and their search for an escaped patient of the Shutter Island mental institution run by Dr Cawley and the Warden. Through his search Teddy finds hidden secrets about the Island, the patients, his partner, and even himself. Remember, things aren’t always what they seem to be...

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Nanny McPhee (Emma Thompson) arrives to help a harried young mother (Maggie Gyllenhaal) who is trying to run the family farm while her husband is away at war. She uses her magic to teach the woman’s children and their two spoiled cousins five new lessons. ` Released: 26 MARCH

Based on the highly acclaimed BBC TV series of the same name, Russel Crowe leads an all-star cast in a thriller about a rising congressman and an investigative journalist embroiled in the cases of seemingly unrelated murders.

US congressman Stephen Collins (Ben Affleck) is handsome and unflappable and ascending the ladder of power with great speed. Crowe plays D.C. reporter Cal McCaffrey, working to untangle a mystery of murder and collusion among some of the nation's most promising political and corporate figures in State of Play

INCR3DIBLE Copyright: © 2009 Universal Studios. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.

Director: Timur Bekmambetov

Walt Disney Pictures brings the Disney Channel phenomenon, Hannah Montana, to the big screen in this feature film extravaganza.

Miley Stewart (Miley Cyrus) is struggling to juggle school, her friends and her pop star persona. When her soaring popularity as Hannah Montana threatens to take over her life she may just let it. With a little urging from her father (Billy Ray Cyrus) the teenager goes back to her hometown of Crowley Corners Tennessee to rediscover what is really important to her.

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Hannah Montana: The Movie

Director: Peter chelsom Released: 1 May

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Peter Gabriel The O2 arena Will E Robo – Piddys No.1 Bad Boy of Comedy indigO2

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Four Tops and The Temptations The O2 arena

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Sasha returns

Dance music icon Sasha returns to matter on Saturday 6th March, when he’ll debut his brand new A/V DJ set with accompanying visuals matter’s in-house team, The Pixel Addicts

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eturning to the venue for the first time since late 2008, we caught up with him to find out what he’s got in store for the show.

What’s on the agenda for your matter show on March 6th, where you’ll debut a brand new Audio/ Visual set?

My recent tour in Australia was the first time in a while that I’ve toured with a visual aspect. I’m working with some visual artists from Montreal who do a lot of stuff with Cirque du Soleil – they gave me a load of content and came out and DJed on the tour too.

That was the first stage of it – the second incarnation is going to be taken a step further by The Pixel Addicts for the matter show; my first club set with a visual element completely synched to it. I’m really excited.

Working with the Canadians and the Pixel Addicts, were there any specific ideas or elements you wanted to bring to the visuals for matter that would raise it above what you’ve done before?

Yeah, I worked with the guys on storyboards and developing an identity to it, and I looked at what other people were doing and the things I really liked.

I was inspired by things like Etienne De Crecy’s cube, and the Nine Inch Nails guys: the visual aspect to their shows has always been really powerful. I ended up working with the Canadians because I went to

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Montreal to do a show a couple of years ago. I walked into this huge exhibition centre and the visuals they’d done for it were just out of this world, so I toured with them – we did a very low-budget tour in the states and they made it look fantastic. For the Big Day Out tour we had a bit more budget and they developed specific content for that. It’s just about developing that and taking it further.

Can you tell us a bit about a couple of the other artists sharing the bill with you at matter: DJ Three and Charlie May, who you’ve worked with extensively in the past?

DJ Three’s a very close friend of mine from New York - he used to be based out of Tampa, Florida. He’s just an amazing DJ – one of my favourites to play with and to listen to. He always takes people on beautiful journeys – he’s the perfect DJ to play into the early hours of the morning, because he’s very good at playing that wonky sound that belongs in club after 6am.

Before I worked with Charlie May I was a massive fan of Spooky, they were very influential to me. When I started to work with him there was just an emotion to his music that was so powerful: we really see things the same way when it comes to melody – whenever he sits at the keyboard, magic happens. We have a very close connection musically.n

Sasha headlines matter on Saturday 6th March, with support from Charlie May (live), DJ Three, Aeroplane, Friendly Fires (DJ set) and Paul Woolford.

Tickets are £15 advance from www.matterlondon.com.

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