**Wed 20 Feb 08**
QUEEN WINS 'BEST ROCK BAND'
NOMINATE ROGER TAYLOR - BEST DRUMMER POLL

Well Queen had nothing to prove - we knew it anyway.... but nice to see them claim of

QUEEN - BEST ROCK BAND..... EVER

Now - where do they collect their trophy?

Nominations are now open for Best Rock Drummer. You can nominate Roger for best rock drummer of all time at votenumber1.com

Email nominations to info@americasnexthit.com - Be sure to make clear... Roger Taylor "of Queen".

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**Wed 20 Feb 08**
QUEEN COLLECTION STILL BEST SELLER IN BRAZIL!

"Queen Collection" remains Brazil's best selling album, according to a research conducted by "Sucesso! magazine" at music stores and websites such as Americanas.com, Saraiva Megastore, Submarino, Wal Mart, Planet Music, Laser Disco, Livraria Cultura and Fnac. Queen lead the ranking over national icons such as Ivete Sangalo, Ana Carolina and Jota Quest.

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Please vote now and EVERYDAY for Brian, Freddie and Queen! Also Bo Rhap and We Will Rock You are in the running for Best Rock Song - but ONLY if you vote.

Please please visit and VOTE
http://www.votenumber1.com/

Crunch day for the poll between Queen and Bon Jovi. Queen need your vote if they are to win today.

Winner will be decided 5pm EST.

Brian was running in LAST PLACE (horrors!!!), behind Steve Lukather and Jimmy Page earlier today, and facing possible elimination. Brian's share of the vote has come up a little bit, into 2nd place, but still needs a few more votes to make sure he isn't a casualty later today, after being Number One for weeks. Jimmy Page currently ahead. Also - Freddie still in there in running for Best Rock Singer and Bo Rhap and We Will Rock You, in running for Best Rock Song.

3.35pm today (Wed 20 Feb)...

Queen 50.05%
BJ 49.95%

BR 50.9%
WWRY 50.49%

BM 33.38%
SL 33.2%
JM 33.41%

FM 22.37%
SP 21.89%

So for any who support our chaps - is important to vote TODAY and EVERY DAY. The poll is supported by Queen Fan Club.

Direct links:
http://www.votenumber1.com/vote1rockbandever.html
http://www.votenumber1.com/vote1rockguitarist.html
http://www.votenumber1.com/vote1malerocksinger.html
http://www.votenumber1.com/votebestrocksongsever.html

Thanks

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As we recently reported, Bad Company and Free singer Paul Rodgers has been working with Queen on their upcoming record. Well, we caught up with the rocker at the GRAMMY Awards and he updated us on what was going on. “We’ve been in the studio, we have tracks recorded and we will be doing the final mixing next month for a summer release and touring in September in Europe which may extend worldwide.” Rodgers will take a quick break from his work with Queen in May. He’s got a solo gig lined up for the 17th of that month at Miami’s Dolphin Stadium.

VH1 CLASSIC RADIO

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**Mon 18 Feb 08**
REGISTER FOR HYDE PARK 46664 TICKETS

You can now register for tickets for the 46664 show that is being organised with the help of Brian and Roger in Hyde Park this June. The show is part of the Nelson Mandela’s 90th birthday celebrations.

Go to www.46664tickets.com to register now.

Please be aware of Privacy Policy.

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**Mon 18 Feb 08**
QUEEN FOR FREE IN COPACABANA

The following article was published on Feb 13th, by O DIA (THE DAY), one of the most important newspapers in Rio de Janeiro, concerning Queen and Paul Rodgers 30 November concert.

ODIA Newspaper
13 February 2008

QUEEN - with Paul Rodgers singing along Freddie Mercury's formers partners , Brian May and Roger Taylor - will be the 46664 Concert's great attraction on November 30th , 2008 at the Copacabana Beach.

Patronized by Nelson Mandela, former President of South Africa, the event raises funds to combat AIDS.

"Besides Queen and Annie Lennox, another name will come. We are deciding between five options, very famous by the engagement with the AIDS cause", says the Producer Ronaldo Mourão , partner of Phil Symes , spokesman for 46664'.

Rush will be in Rio in the middle of the year with a show at Maracanã, the same stage where the Canadian splayed in 2003. Also programmed for this year , Leny Kravitz, The Cure, Linkin Park are still in negotiation. Although very expected, Shakira's and Justin Timberlake shows are out of the agenda.

With thanks to Clara
(Queens Day) for scan and translation.

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**Mon 18 Feb 08**
"RETURN OF THE CHAMPIONS" ON SKY ARTS HD

Queen + PR "Return of the Champions" is coming to Sky TV (in the UK) on Sky Arts and Sky Arts HD, schedule as follows.

SKY ARTS
QUEEN AND PAUL RODGERS: RETURN OF THE CHAMPIONS

Queen prove that they are still 'a kind of magic', as ex-Free singer Paul Rodgers 'rhapsodies' into the role of lead singer for the band's comeback world tour...

Sky Arts 267
also in HD on 268
Broadcast times
Sat 22 Mar 2008 9:00PM - 10:15PM
Mon 24 Mar 2008 3:00PM - 4:15PM
Sat 29 Mar 2008 12:00AM - 1:15AM
Director
David Mallet

Performers
Brian May
Roger Taylor
Paul Rodgers

Despite taking a break from the music industry after the death of flamboyant frontman Freddy Mercury, Queen returned in 2005 with a new vocalist taking the place of the seemingly irreplaceable Mercury. Ex-Free and Bad Company singer Paul Rodgers was assigned the daunting task of stepping into the irreplaceable and legendary Freddie Mercury’s shoes alongside Brian May and Roger Taylor. The fans however quickly embraced him as the band performed a greatest hits tour, and buoyed by the success of the West End musical We Will Rock You, Queen's spectacular comeback saw them rise once again.

This spectacular show was recorded in Sheffield in front of a rapturous audience of 12,000, and includes all the Queen classics such as I Want it All, We Will Rock You, Under Pressure, Bohemian Rhapsody and We are the Champions as well as Rodgers’ classic anthem All Right Now.

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**Sat 16 Feb 08**
QUEEN ON ITV4 THIS WEEK

FLASH GORDON:
1TV4 at 10:20pm Saturday 16 February and Sunday 15:10pm

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ITV4 is currently running a trailer that features heavily We Will Rock You and Bohemian Rhapsody, for their Rock Star week.

"MODS, ROCKERS - Without them the World would be a quieter place.
Rock Star Week - starts with Quadrophenia Wednesday 10.45."

Schedule includes:
QUEEN, LIVE IN RIO
ITV4 at 21:45 on Saturday 23 February 2008

In January 1985, Freddie and the boys stepped out on stage to make one of their most historic concert appearance as they opened Rio De Janeiro's Rock in Rio festival in front of an audience of over 250,000. Featuring the hits Love of My Life, Tie Your Mother Down, Radio Ga Ga and many more.
(Stereo Repeat, Subtitles)

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**Fri 15 Feb 08**
SPICE GIRLS MAY RETURN FOR MANDELA'S 90TH BIRTHDAY

SEE BRIAN'S SOAPBOX COMMENTS

Well... if the Daily Mirror says so....

DAILY MIRROR
15/02/2008

We thought the Spice Girls would hang up their microphones after they wrapped up their world tour.
(Photo opposite: Getty Images)

But despite all the bitching behind the scenes, the Spices could be wooed by a very special man into performing one last show - Nelson Mandela's 90th birthday concert. Organisers of the legendary humanitarian's summer birthday celebration want the girls to headline the event. And Nels is hoping they'll oblige, especially as they declined his request to play at his 89th birthday last year due to work commitments and because Emma Bunton was heavily pregnant.

A source tells us: "Nelson is desperate for them to perform one last time - and he's confident it will happen. He first met the Spices in 1997 and called them his 'heroes', so he has deep admiration for them." A-listers are already queueing to be part of the historic event, which is taking place in London's Hyde Park in June.

Queen have already confirmed - with Robbie Williams even rumoured to be planning an appearance alongside the rockers, dressed as Freddie Mercury.

Bono has also agreed to take part and he's desperately trying to rope in former Eurythmics star Annie Lennox and the Rolling Stones. And Rihanna and Jay-Z are expected to take to the stage, too. Supermodel Naomi Campbell, who calls Nelson her adopted "grandad", is helping organise the event. And she's expected to involved her race-ace pal Lewis Hamilton, as well as fellow supermodel Kate Moss.

"This concert is going to be the talk of the decade," adds our insider. "Nelson is a hero and thousands of fans will turn out to support him - as well as the biggest names in showbiz."

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**Tue 12 Feb 08**
PAUL RODGERS ON Q+PR ALBUM AND TOUR (95.3 WAOR)

Report on RADIO 95.3 WAOR

TOMMIE AND THE BARTENDER DOT COM
Morning Show
Tuesday Rock Roundup

Paul Rodgers tells us he will be back in London next month to resume work on a new Queen album with Brian May and Roger Taylor. "We got all the basic tracks down -- we've got some 13 to 14 tracks down, and we may even put more. It's that open." He says they hope to release it in the summer followed by a tour in September.

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NEW YORK, NY, February 5, 2008 — 18k gold, silver, leather, diamonds and semi-precious stones combine in a fabulous new high-end jewelry collection celebrating rock legend Freddie Mercury of Queen.  LOVE – Made in Heaven: The Freddie Mercury Collection from acclaimed jewelry designer Udi Behr was introduced today by Love and Pride, the online jewelry destination for people who believe in diversity, equality and tolerance.

Freddie Mercury and Queen remain as popular as ever, with sales of over 150 million albums and counting, and a hit musical, “We Will Rock You,” playing around the globe.  This glorious collection of rings, bracelets and necklaces for women and men captures the passionate inspiration behind Freddie Mercury’s life and music:  Love. 

“Freddie Mercury was a man of extremes,” said Udi Behr, Chief Designer for Love and Pride, whose designs have been worn by such celebrities as Sharon Stone, Cyndi Lauper and Gwen Stefani.  “As Freddie said, ‘I have this hard, macho shell, which I project on stage, but there's a much softer side too, which melts like butter.’  The buttered side of Freddie was all about love.   As I searched for inspiration to capture Freddie’s spirit in this collection, it became clear to me that love was the core of his life and work.  If you think about it, at heart, all his songs are love ballads.  This collection takes his universal message of love and translates it into beautiful, iconic jewelry.”

Each piece in LOVE – Made in Heaven: The Freddie Mercury Collection is emblazoned with the word LOVE, with the letter “O” executed in a stunning, patented double trillion (triangle) with diamonds or semi-precious stones.  All pieces feature the exclusive “Made in Heaven” signature – a tribute to one of Freddie’s most memorable solo tracks which later became the title of Queen’s posthumous album with Freddie, released in 1995. The collection is available exclusively at www.loveandpride.com, and will range in price from $200 to $20,000.

A portion of the net proceeds from LOVE – Made in Heaven: The Freddie Mercury Collection will be donated to the Mercury Phoenix Trust.  The trust was established by the remaining members of Queen and manager Jim Beach immediately after Freddie’s death on November 24, 1991, at the age of 45 of AIDS-related bronchial pneumonia.  The Mercury Phoenix Trust is dedicated to raising money and awareness about AIDS in his memory.  Since 1992, the Mercury Phoenix Trust has donated more than $15 million in the fight against AIDS.

“The LOVE – Made in Heaven Collection is both a personal tribute to Freddie and a way for all touched by his talent to continue the love affair,” said Behr. 

Selections from LOVE – Made in Heaven: The Freddie Mercury Collection available only at www.loveandpride.com:

LOVE – Made in Heaven Ring with Red Enamel & Diamonds ($995) – This dramatic .975 silver ring is emblazoned with the word LOVE engraved in vibrant red enamel. The letter "O" is fashioned from a stunning double trillion of two diamonds totaling 0.25ct. The ring is accented with 18k gold.

LOVE – Made in Heaven Ring with Green Enamel & Citrines ($495) – This bold 925 silver ring is emblazoned with the word LOVE engraved in deep emerald enamel. The letter "O" is fashioned from a patented stunning double trillion of two citrines totaling 2.00ct. The ring is accented with 18k gold.

LOVE – Made in Heaven Cuff Bracelet with Smoky Quartz ($595) – The perfect blend of sophistication and ruggedness, this leather cuff bracelet features a 925 silver plate with LOVE engraved in sleek black enamel. The letter "O" is fashioned from a patented stunning double trillion of two sparkling smoky quartz totaling 2.00ct.

Black LOVE – Made in Heaven Bracelet with Diamonds ($1,350) – This sexy and sophisticated bracelet of many contrasts – leather, silver, and diamonds –features a 925 silver band and the word "LOVE" engraved in jet black enamel. The letter "O" is fashioned from a patented stunning double trillion of two sparkling diamonds totaling .30ct.

LOVE – Made in Heaven Pendant with Red Enamel & Diamonds ($1,295) – This bold yet elegant 925 silver pendant diamond necklace features 18k gold accents and LOVE engraved in a sexy red enamel. The letter "O" is fashioned from a patented stunning double trillion of two sparkling diamonds totaling .25ct.  This pendant hangs from a stylish silver chain.

ABOUT FREDDIE MERCURY

Combining theatrical flair and a flamboyant stage persona with one of the greatest voices in all of music and a gift for writing some of pop's most enduring and instantly recognizable songs, Freddie Mercury was unquestionably one of rock's all-time greatest entertainers.  Freddie Mercury and Queen built up an enormous worldwide following with their tremendous stage shows and such Mercury-penned hits as "Bohemian Rhapsody," "Killer Queen," "Somebody to Love," "We Are The Champions," "Don't Stop Me Now," and "Crazy Little Thing Called Love."  Queen’s huge popularity continues to this day with ongoing sales of albums and DVDs, as well as the hit musical ‘We Will Rock You,’ featuring the music of Freddie Mercury and Queen, which premiered in London in 2002 and has since become a smash in cities around the world while still dominating London’s West End.  For Freddie Mercury’s official website, please visit www.loveroflifesingerofsongs.com.  Queen’s official website is at www.queenonline.com.

ABOUT LOVE AND PRIDE

LoveandPride.com is the premier online jewelry destination for people who believe in diversity, equality and tolerance.  10% of Love and Pride net proceeds is donated to non-profit organizations that support gay and lesbian equality, including Lambda Legal, the Servicemembers Legal Defense Network (SLDN), and the Matthew Shepard Foundation.  The collection is available at www.loveandpride.com and at select Saks Fifth Avenue locations.  Love and Pride offers rings, watches, necklaces, bracelets and more for women and men in eye-catching designs for every budget, from $30 to $7,000, including the bestselling The L Word and Queer as Folk collections inspired by the groundbreaking SHOWTIME series.  Love and Pride was created by Udi Behr, one of today’s most exciting jewelry designers. 

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