Paul Weller door is ajar for Jam

THE JAM getting back together of THE tantalising prospect has inched closer to reality.
WHO gig in 2006 the Bruce and Mod father Paul were reunited and they have stayed pals and are now working together again.
The duo have been recording demos at Paul's studio in Woking, Surrey for the Brit-winner's next solo album which is due next spring.
I’m told: “Paul and Bruce get and well now. It didn’t take that after met each other again long for them to re-establish their closeness.
The Jam's success in the John Weller was instrumental. "Bruce attended Paul's father's funeral in May.
"Following that, Paul decided to invite Bruce to his studio to give on some ideas."
Hence the Bruce said that "never, ever happen "Paul hearing this would mean a total change of his mind, who in the past has said it would "never, ever happen".
He added: "My children would have to be destitute and starving in the gutter before I'd even consider it."

Fire at festival delays Paul Weller's Perfromance

PAUL WELLER must feel like he's been cursed after a calamitous set of events at the Benicassim Festival in Spain.

First, his set was delayed after a bush fire started close to festival site and then he had to call it a day midway through due to high winds.

Out of control ... fire rages in Benicassim

The Modfather had been due to appear on stage at 9pm, however a fire right next to the festival site meant his set had to be put on hold while firefighters battled to keep it under control.

Paul Weller releases new DvDs.

Paul Weller announces new DVD set

Paul Weller releases a second self-produced album in a matter of months on November 3 with 'Paul Weller At The BBC'. Its a 4 discs album and will feature 74 live and session tracks, recorded between 1990 and 2008 including songs from his June album, '22 Dreams'.

Paul Weller Winter Tour - More Info

OK, folks. We are still wary to re-post the expected (rumored) Paul Weller Winter Tour dates as they still have yet to be confirmed. Numerous people have phoned Bookings Direct and have been told the tickets will go on sale July 8. Throughout the day, there have been reports that some dates have shown up on the ticket site, but disappear just as fast. To be honest, we just don't know. It's been a crazy couple of days trying to get the correct info for you. I'm looking at the site now and there is no listing for Paul Weller. So, I'm sure there will be all sorts of speculation until we get to July 8th or we are lucky enough to have an official announcement before then. At any rate, all this excitement for concerts scheduled to take place five months from now is a true testament to the dedication that our faithful readers have for Paul.

As always, if we hear anything concrete, we'll let you know.

Paul Weller To Appear In Island Records Documentary On The BBC!

June 5, 2009 Friday, 21:00 on BBC Four: Damien Lewis narrates this documentary telling the colourful story of Island Records, the Jamaican-founded record label built by maverick boss Chris Blackwell which celebrates its 50th anniversary in 2009.

The film features a rare, in-depth interview with Blackwell alongside contributions from former Island artists Grace Jones, Toots Hibbert, Amy Winehouse, Sly and Robbie, PJ Harvey, U2, Brian Eno, Spencer Davis, Yusuf Islam/Cat Stevens, the B52s, Kid Creole, Greg Lake, Ian Anderson, Trevor Horn, Paul Weller, Richard Thompson and Keane.

News archive and rare performance footage are used to tell the story of the label - its part in bringing reggae music into the world; its expansion into progressive rock in the late 1960s; the rise of Bob Marley into a global star; and the label's reputation for consistently signing, producing and championing innovative acts from the UK and all over the world.

Additional Broadcasts:

Fri 5 Jun 2009

21:00

BBC Four

Sat 6 Jun 2009

00:30

BBC Four

Sat 6 Jun 2009

22:35

BBC Four

Paul Weller announces new UK tour

Paul Weller has announced details of a new UK tour set to take place in May and June.
Weller will release his next studio album, '22 Dreams', in June.

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BOOKIES LOSE £100K ON PAUL WELLER BETTING 'SCAM'

British bookmakers lost around £100,000 after a flurry of betting suggested Paul Weller's name had been leaked as a Brit winner.

Leading bookmakers stopped taking bets on this year's Brits awards after a number of £50 bets were placed on Paul Weller to win the best solo male award at several William Hill outlets in London within a short space of time.

William Hill, Ladbrokes, Paddy Power and Tote were among the bookmakers to suspended betting on the music awards ceremony but around £100,000 was still lost in the industry...

Seven men placed bets in London and Guilford, close to Weller's birthplace in Woking, raising suspicion that the leak may have come from the pre-recorded interview carried out for the Jam star's Brit acceptance speech.

"It was our music department's worst night for years," the spokesman said. "It's highly unlikely we'll be betting on the Brits again as there is no doubt the results are circulating up to a week before.

"The fact Paul's' interview was pre-recorded suggests people had been tipped off," the spokesman continued.

William Hill bosses stressed they do not believe Weller had any involvement in the scam.

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