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Jedward to release Under Pressure / Ice Ice Baby
The X-Factor duo of John and Edward (AKA “Jedward”) are to release their version of Under Pressure. The original version of Under pressure by Queen and David Bowie was originally released in 1981 and most recently was murdered by the twins on the live X-Factor show.
The studio version of Under Pressure by Jedward is re-titled [...]
February 10, 2010 :
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Win a signed copy of the Absolute Greatest CD
There is an on-line competition to Win a signed copy of the Absolute Greatest CD.
This competition is run on the “Ultimate Fan Page” which is run by EMI. The prize is an A4 Casebound Book containing an Absolute Greatest CD & bonus Commentary CD signed by Brian May & Roger Taylor.
All of this can be [...]
February 8, 2010 :
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The John W Mills – Brian May Project : Prints
The John W Mills – Brian May Project.
Sale of 100 limited edition lithographic prints entitled ‘BRIAN’ by John W Mills.
With each print signed by the artist & Brian May.
Size: 61 x 57 cms, printed on ‘Somerset’ art paper by The Curwen Studio, Cambridge, England.
A numbered certificate of authenticity will be supplied with each print.
Print Prices
UK [...]
February 1, 2010 :
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Send Your Queen Story to -BOHEMIAN RHAPSODIES: True Tales by Queen Fans & Celebrities-
Here is your chance to submit your Queen Story to a great new idea in aid of the Mercury Phoenix Trust. If you have an interesting Queen related story, .ie. did you meet the band, did you go to a Queen concert and meet the love of your life, then you can tell your Queen [...]
January 27, 2010 :
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The Lawrence Olivier Awards: Vote For We Will Rock You
You can Vote For We Will Rock You in the Lawrence Olivier Awards.
Background: In 2010 the Laurence Olivier Awards is presenting an “Audience Award” – to the best London Show.
Vote for We Will Rock You
You can vote for We Will Rock You until Until 12:00 on 1 February.
A shortlist will then be announced in early [...]
January 21, 2010 :
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Queen appear on RTE TV Ireland to Promote We Will Rock You in Dublin
Brian May and Roger Taylor appeared with Ryan Tubridy on the Late late Show (The worlds longest running chat show) to promote the We Will Rock You show at its premier in Dublin.
We Will Rock You are in Dublin in Jan 2010 and are performing at the O2. Tickets are available on Line for [...]
January 18, 2010 :
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New Queen Forum Setup on ShaneMcDonald.org
I have setup a New Queen Forum on Shanes Queen Site. Hopefully this new section will be of use to Queen Fans visiting this website.
If you wish to start posting and start engaging with Queen fans throughout the World please visit
http://queen.shanemcdonald.org/queen-forum/
January 6, 2010 :
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Jim Hutton – Freddie Mercurys Partner Dies
The partner of Freddie Mercury, Jim Hutton passed away at home in Ireland on 1st Jan 2010.
The Irish hairdresser Jim Hutton met Freddie in the early 1980s and their relationship continued until the star’s death from bronchial pneumonia resulting from AIDS on 24th November 1991.
Jim Hutton was diagnosed with the HIV virus in 1990 [...]
January 5, 2010 :
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