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Lee DeWyze Gets Engaged
Former “American Idol” champ Lee DeWyze is engaged to model Jonna Walsh after proposing at Disney World on July 16. The couple is planning to tie the know in the fall of 2012. ( People)
Radiohead May Tour Behind ‘Limbs,’ says Drummer
Radiohead drummer Phil Selway says that the group is discussing a full tour behind new album “The King of Limbs” following a surprise performance at Glastonbury last month. “It felt exciting doing that,” says Selway. “It felt as though we had something different to offer again musically on top of what we’ve done in the past, and it just felt like a new lease of life in what we were doing. So yes, we’d like to see where that takes us.” ( Spinner)
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LCD Soundsystem Become Legos in ‘All My Friends’ Parody
An LCD Soundsystem fan has posted a shot-for-shot recreation of the group’s “All My Friends” music video — with Legos standing in for James Murphy and company. Check out the clip below.
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Amy Winehouse’s Father Setting Up Addiction Foundation
Amy Winehouse‘s father, Mitch, has announced plans to launch a foundation in his daughter’s name to help people fight drug addiction. “If you cannot afford a private rehabilitation clinic, there is a two-year waiting list for help,” Mitch Winehouse said at his daughter’s funeral, referring to the state-provided healthcare. ( THR)
Wu-Tang Clan Looking for Interns
Do YOU love the Wu-Tang Clan, and have a “professional demeanor”? If you’re up to it, you could be serving as the legendary rap group’s intern! Wu Tang Management has posted a Craigslist ad looking for help, and Ghostface Killah has also posted about looking for interns last spring. ( Vulture)
Bon Jovi, Ludacris, Lea Michele Appear in ‘New Year’s Eve’ Trailer
The first trailer for “New Year’s Eve,” the pseudo-sequel to “Valentine’s Day” due out in December, was unveiled online, and features supporting roles from Jon Bon Jovi, Ludacris and “Glee” star Lea Michele. Pink’s “Raise Your Glass” soundtracks the trailer — check it out below:
(Reporting by Jason Lipshutz and THR)