MTV News Round-Up 19/10/2004

*** Muse have announced a huge London date at Earls Court. The show, on Sunday, December 19, will feature support from The Zutons plus some special guests who are as-yet-to-be announced. Tickets for the gig go on sale on Saturday, October 23 at 9am.

*** Dido has recorded a duet with Canadian-born singer-songwriter Rufus Wainwright. The song, 'I Eat Dinner', was originally recorded by Wainwright's mother, folk singer Kate McGarrigle. The new cover version of the song will be featured on the soundtrack to 'Bridget Jones: The Edge of Reason'.

*** Kasabian have announced their biggest-ever UK tour. The tour will call at: Liverpool (December 6), Glasgow (7), Manchester (8), Cardiff (10), Southampton (11), Nottingham (13), Birmingham (14) and London (15). Tickets go on sale at 9am on Wednesday, October 20.

*** Joss Stone claims she has less cash than her friend who works in Burger King. According to the tabloids, the 17-year old is now fighting her parents over the millions she's made since becoming a pop star. Joss's parents have reportedly put her fortune, believed to be around 4.5 million, in a trust fund she can't access until her 25th birthday.

*** Robbie Williams will sell his 'Greatest Hits' album on memory cards. It will be the first record ever to be sold on this format, and will cost 29.99 each. The card can be inserted directly into mobile phones and laptop computers, allowing owner to listen to the album in high-quality MP3 format.

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