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What do u worry about when having sex?

Shirley is in the newest M.A.C. AIDS campaign, with a 30 seconds spot to be broadcasted on TV. On this TV spot, Shirley adresses herself to women, advising them to always “wear a condom: it’s one less thing to worry about”

AIDS message brought to you by…

Elton John, one of pop’s most flamboyant dressers, insists that the indispensable accessory in today’s wardrobe is the condom. “Life is in fashion these days,” he says in an upcoming public-service announcement. “Protect yourself.” The singer’s Elton John AIDS Foundation is teaming with the MAC AIDS Fund for a safe-sex campaign targeting youth. John, R&B […]

MTV Rock chick

Garbage were on the second position of today’s MTV Europe Top 10 at 10 – Rock Chicks. On the top spot was Courtney Love (Hole), 2nd was Garbage’s Shirley Manson (they played OHWIR), 3rd was Gwen Stefani (No Doubt). On 4th was Alanis Morissette, 5th was Pink, and 6th was Skin (Skunk Anansie).

Shirley with Liza and Osbourne

This article and picture were published on the Scottish Daily Record: “Never thought we’d see the day – Shirley Manson all glammed up in a lacy black dress. The Garbage singer looked every inch the perfect lady as she posed with Liza Minnelli and Kelly Osbourne at the 2003 Hero Awards to celebrate those who […]

Party in Hell

Blind Date got in on the action by filming two special episodes from the Degree Gel “Party in Hell.” Degree Gel brought 100 winners and their friends to Hell, Grand Cayman and turned up the heat even more with a private party and concert featuring Garbage. Tune in this Thursday, January 30 and Friday January […]

Shirley to receive humanitary award

On Thursday 30th January at 7.30pm, at London’s Dorchester Hotel, the legendary Liza Minnelli will accept the International Hero Award for her outstanding work on behalf of people living with HIV and AIDS around the world. John Demsey – President of MAC commented: “We have a saying that every day is World AIDS Day at […]

Happy Birthday Duke!

Doug was born on 15 January, 1951, and was raised in a small farming community in Nebraska- just like Butch (Sir Shag-a-Lot was not actually born christened “Duke.” As a matter of fact, his original name was Douglas Erickson). Happy birthday! Visit the site Duke Erikson: Sir Shag-a-lot as an homage to this great man! […]

Garbage back to gloomy self

Garbage star Shirley Manson has reverted to being a melancholic personality again – in a bid to rescue her band’s sound. The “I’m Only Happy When It Rains” singer believes the bands next effort – due for release later this year – will be more like their early, darker work, rather than the happy pop […]