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April 1999
April 23,
1999:
Addendum
to previous story: Earlier today (Friday, April 23), Paula Yates' bid
to halt the publication of Lovegrove's book in Australia was thrown out
of court. After a six-hour hearing, the Australian judge ruled that he
saw no reason why the book should not be published and ruled that Yates
did not have a case, clearing the way for the book's release. What effect
the Australian ruling has on the UK release remains to be seen.
From The
Sydney Morning Herald:
The publisher
of the latest biography of INXS singer Michael Hutchence may find itself
in court today trying to fend off the efforts of Hutchence's last girlfriend,
Paula Yates. Yates has threatened an injunction on the book by Vincent
Lovegrove, Michael Hutchence: A Tragic Rock 'N' Roll Story - A Definitive
Biography, which was published earlier this week, claiming a section
of the book defames her. It is understood that the matter may come before
Justice Levine today, though late yesterday the local publisher, Allen
& Unwin, was still hopeful some arrangement could be reached with Yates's
lawyers. Her action is being taken simultaneously in the UK and Australia,
although the book the UK rights for which have been sold by Allen & Unwin
has not yet been published in the UK. The passage which is believed to
have offended Yates is one sentence referring to questions over the IVF
treatment Yates underwent. If her action is successful Yates theoretically
could force the books withdrawal until the offending passage is removed.
Yesterday the book's publisher, Sophie Cunningham, would only say, "We
feel confident that we've been really respectful and careful." (thanks
to jennie mohler)
April
18, 1999:
Sydney's
Sun-Herald is reporting that Tim Farriss will turn out for the
Manly Cricket Club this summer. He revealed his plans to friends last
week and is going to use his association with NSW cricketers Brad McNamara,
Shane Lee, and Gavin Robertson to further hone his cricket abilities.
The newspaper
also reports that Paula Yates is close to signing a contract which will
put her on prime-time Australia TV in a weekend interview show that will
tap her network of international show-biz contacts. It will mean Yates,
who has been involved in disputes with members of the Hutchence family
for months over daughter Tiger Lily, will spend more time in Australia.
She is continuing a separate legal battle to try to obtain a special payment
from the INXS frontman's multi-million dollar fortune for Tiger Lily,
claiming the 18-month-old toddler has so far received nothing because
litigation has frozen the money. In addition, commenting on INXS biographer
Vincent Lovegrove's description of Yates as a "whore from hell," Yates
said, "Any author who has to call a mother of four a whore from hell either
has a little vocabulary or his work is so lacking, he needed some added
hype." (thanks to angus ted)
In other
INXS news, Kirk and Tim are scheduled to appear on Australia's new television
program All Star Squares this week on Channel 7. (thanks
to matthew marsland)
April
17, 1999:
Xpressway
Management has issued the following statement regarding Vincent Lovegrove's
forthcoming book:
"The members
of INXS would like to thank all of their loyal fans for the support and
patience they have shown during this difficult period. We would just like
to make it clear to all of you, that as a band we did not authorize or
endorse the book that is about to be released."
April
13, 1999:
As the millenium
approaches, it's time for the definitive poll of the "Top INXS Songs of
All-Time." This is a completely fan-based exercise, so your input is absolutely
necessary! Please email a list of your top 10 INXS songs to topten@inxsweb.com
as soon as possible. The polls will close in June unless we're under 200
entries, in which case the polling will continue.
INXS added
perennial #1 "Kiss The Dirt (Falling Down The Mountain)" to 1997 set lists
as a direct result of a past poll on the INXS Email List, which will also
be participating in this definitive polling.
Some quick
rules: only ten songs can be submitted, and they must be in numeric order
with #1 being your favorite INXS song of all-time. Remixes and live versions
are not allowed, and "Need You Tonight/Mediate" is not a choice (they
are two separate songs!) B-sides, album tracks, and soundtrack cuts are
all fair game. Good luck choosing your favorites!
April
1, 1999:
In an interview
with Jam!
Showbiz (Canada) conducted yesterday, Martha Troup has revealed that
INXS have reconvened to compile a best-of album that will include as many
as four previously unreleased songs. "They've worked on about 12 tracks
that have never been released, and hopefully a best-of will be out by
the end of the year with two to four new tracks." The unreleased material
will be drawn from the past five to six years, says Troup. One of the
tracks that may be included on the best-of is "Salvation Jane," which
was originally recorded for 1990's multi-platinum X. After being
left off that album, Andrew allowed Jenny Morris to record the song for
her 1995 album of the same name. According to Troup, "When (INXS) made
an album, they never recorded just 10 or 11 songs, they did 15 or 20.
And honestly? I think at least three of the unreleased songs they've been
working on should've been on one of the albums." Troup adds that the band
isn't thinking beyond the release of the compilation album, and that each
of the members is working on individual projects, ranging from commercials
and soundtracks to non-musical pursuits. As for the posthumous solo album
by Michael Hutchence -- the INXS frontman who died on Nov. 22, 1997 --
Troup says it's still "a couple of months" away from completion. Once
scheduled for mid-May, it has been taken off the release schedule, according
to a spokesperson for V2 Records. A reissue of Hutchence's 1989 project
Max Q is expected to be released around the same time as the solo album.
It will not contain any additional material, Troup said. (thanks
to dave moran)
Several
music polls are currently being conducted on the internet to determine
the century's greatest musical achievements. INXS is severely under-represented
(big surprise), so it's up to us fans to ensure the band receives the
attention and recognition it deserves. Please visit Music Of The
Millenium and Muze and vote for INXS! Both sites
enter participants in drawings for free music.
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