On O2 Arena show Rooney and Gerrard pull the plug

Rooney and Steven Gerrard ENGLAND failures have cancelled their O2 appearance after their World Cup nightmares. The two players were due to compete on July 17 at the Arena alongside fellow stars Cesc Fabregas, Didier Drogba, David Villa and Cristian Ronaldo. But the Three Lions pair have pulled the plug following their part in England's abject performance in South Africa - costing them an estimated £50,000 each. And that has meant the whole event, named A:3K, has been shelved less than three weeks before it was due to be staged. Director of A:3K Terry Byrne said: "Both Steven Gerrard and Wayne Rooney have made it clear they believe it would be incompatible for them to participate in A:3K at this time. "We fully understand and respect both players' decisions. We could have replaced them with two other players but feel the players involved are six of the best in the world - and that is what we promised we would deliver."All six players have said they will take part in the competition next summer instead.The arrangers said their priority now was to contact ticket holders offering them a refund or tickets for next year. President of International for AEG Live, Rob Hallett, who was promoting the event, added: "As a football fan I totally understand and respect Steven and Wayne's decision to postpone their involvement in A:3K until next year. We look forward to hosting the event at The O2 arena on the rescheduled date in June 2011."Steven Gerrard scored one goal during England's ill fated World Cup campaign, while Wayne Rooney failed to find the net in four matches and was considered one of the biggest let downs of the tournament.

The Scene's set for O2 Arena gig

Wrexham band The Scene have won themselves a place on stage at London's O2 Arena, performing in front of a big crowd and industry experts.
The five-piece outfit might be more used to playing intimate gigs at the pubs and clubs of Wrexham and Chester.
But they won through regional heats to reach the final of a nationwide competition, Live and Unsigned, and are relishing the prospect of playing in front of judges from the music industry.
Drummer Anthony Turner reckons the band have already 'won', no matter where they finish in the competition.
"It's a chance to play at such a big venue and a chance to try and put Wrexham on the map", he said.
The group have only been together for two years and all come from Wrexham.
As well as Anthony on drums, they are Martin Ford on bass, lead singer Spencer Griffiths, guitarist Gareth Holmes, with Jeremy Stokes on keyboards.
In their short time together the band have already played about 100 gigs.
They've got through four stages of the Live and Unsigned competition, a national music competition for original artists, to reach the live final.
Judges have included Slade frontman Noddy Holder and Radio 1 DJ Greg James as well as music industry experts.
The prize up for grabs is a management and touring contract as well as a substantial financial boost.
Whatever the outcome, the band reckon they'll always remain true to their Wrexham roots.
Currently, they're trying to raise money to hire a coach to take their supporters to London to watch them compete in the indie category (10 July).
"We have great support in Wrexham," said Anthony. "We always pull a good crowd."

In 02 Arena Leona Lewis Joined On Stage By Glee Star

In 02 Arena, Glee star Matthew Morrison joined Leona Lewis on stage last night at her gig for a duet.
The group performed Somewhere Over The Rainbow together for the huge crowd in London.
Walking on the charmer who plays teacher Will Schuester in the series told Leona:
“You look very beautiful, I have to say, London girls in general look beautiful.”
Swoon! A current report claimed the X Factor winner will be filming a cameo for the hit musical/ comedy.
And another star who could seem is Justin Timberlake. Rumours say he could play Shuey’s younger brother in the show after show bosses realised how similar Morrison and JT look.
Other reports have claimed that Justin Bieber is being lined up for Glee. The second season does look certain to feature Coldplay though, after creator Ryan Murphy this week revealed the band have agreed to let their tracks be covered by the cast.

Bon Jovi set to play on O2 arena's domed roof to kick off tour

Bon Jovi will be the first act ever to play on the O2 arena's domed roof to kick off a month-long residency of gigs in the capital.

Singer Jon Bon, 48, and his boys will beam the heightened performance to mark the start of their Circle tour on to big screens in the arena’s Peninsular Square.
Bon Jovi Tickets are available online on GigSport.com. or call 0844 477 9950.

Suede announce O2 arena concert

Suede have announced that they will play London's O2 arena on December 7.
The concert, which will mark the biggest indoor UK date ever by the band, follows a comeback gig for the Teenage Cancer Trust last month and two warm-up shows also for the charity.
Suede played a career-spanning set on those dates, though founding guitarist and songwriter Bernard Butler was not asked to perform at any of the shows.
Tickets for the new concert go on sale this Friday at 9am.

The band also play Smukfest in Skanderborg, Denmark on August 7.

OAP Sir Paul McCartney rehearses at the O2 Arena and demands his OAP fans all have wheelchair access!

Ancient pop/rock/Beatle Sir Paul McCartney is launching his world tour and is presently rehearsing at the O2 Arena in London.
Tickets have been flying across the counters all over the UK especially when his fans are picking up their OAP benefits.
Instead of buying their weekly rations of bacon, loaf of white and The Sun or Mirror they've been splashing out their pensions on tickets for Sir Paul.
Now, Sir Paul being the charitable guy he is, especially after marrying that one-legged, ex-model who ripped him off for a couple of million, is demanding that all of his geriatric fans in wheelchairs (and that's the majority) have special access to the front of the stage so they can experience "wheelchair crowd-surfing" whilst listening to Paul croning out Yesterday, Eleanor Rigby and that all-time fav, Band on the run (not anymore at his age!).
It promises to be a fantastic evening and geriatrics who can't make the bog in time will be given free incontinent nappies during the show, what a luvely fellow!
Sir Paul has also announced 2 very special guests, Ringo Starr and Mick Jagger singing a new version of that Beatles classic "When I'm 65" now called "When I'm 85" (and still rocking, sad)!!!!!!

Cheryl Cole will support Black Eyed Peas in O2 Arena

X Factor judge Cheryl Cole will support Black Eyed Peas at their upcoming concert in the O2 Arena.

The ‘Boom Boom Pow’ stars have added a new show at the in London on 28th May, as part of their upcoming UK tour. Cheryl, who previously collaborated with BEP member Will.i.am on her single Three Words, will be supporting the band at the event.

Tickets are available at GigSport.