MTV News Round-Up 06/10/2004

*** Big Brovaz have reportedly been axed by their record label, after their latest single failed to make the top ten. 'Yours Fatally' entered this week's charts at No 15 and Sony have reportedly refused to renew the bands contract. Members Nadia, Dion and Cherise are expected to reinvent themselves as the trio Little Sistas, say reports.

*** The Darkness have added more dates to their winter UK arena tour. The tour will now call at Nottingham (November 24), Glasgow (26-27), Newcastle (29-30), Manchester (December 1-2), Sheffield (4), Cardiff (6), Birmingham (7-8) and London (10,11 & 12). They have also announced that support will come from Ash and Do Me Bad Things.

*** Britney Spears wants Natasha Bedingfield to write for her, say reports. Apparently, Britney was so impressed with Natasha's debut album, 'Unwritten', that shes personally asked the British singer to write songs for her next album. A source said: "Britney has approached a number of people to submit songs, and Natasha was high on the list of those she's keen to work with."

*** Marilyn Manson is to get married in Berlin. Manson, 35, is currently looking for a castle where he and girlfriend Dita von Teese, 32, can get married. A spokesman of Manson's record label has said the wedding is scheduled for November, when the singer will be in Berlin for a film shoot.

*** Jennifer Lopez has revealed she was on the verge of a breakdown when she was with Ben Affleck. J-Lo reportedly said she was unable to handle the two-headed media monster that she and Ben had created. Lopez added that the experience of being a celebrity couple has made her aware of what really matters in a relationship.

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