Ub40 News

LADY Saw is working on her ninth studio album which is expected to be released this year.

Named after a British unemployment benefit form, pop-reggae band UB40 were formed in a welfare line in 1978, and their multiracial lineup reflected the working-class community their members came from.

Actor Miguel Ferrer is 57. Saxophonist Brian Travers of UB40 is 53. Comedian Robert Smigel is 52.

Former UB40 frontman Ali Campbell and Brit award winner Lemar were among the performers and a Sunday afternoon concert featured the National Symphony Orchestra.

Picture: Noel Gallagher arriving at the Ed Sullivan Theater for 'The Late Show with David Letterman'. New York City, USA .... The Don't Look Back in Anger singer was celebrating the Chinese New Year at Sydney's popular Marigold restaurant earlier this week when he found himself rubbing shoulders with Ub40 star Ali Campbell and Billy Ocean.

Singer and songwriter Neil Diamond wrote "I'm A Believer" for The Monkees, and peformed his own pop hits, including "Heartlight" and "Sweet Caroline." Neil Diamond.

Named after a British unemployment benefit form, pop-reggae band UB40 were formed in a welfare line in 1978, and their multiracial lineup reflected the working-class community their members came from.

Actress Chita Rivera is 79. Actor Gil Gerard is 69. Actor Rutger Hauer is 68. Singer Anita Pointer of the Pointer Sisters is 64.

Great tickets still available at www.ticketmaster.co.nz The stage is set for the biggest RAGGAMUFFIN ever to celebrate the music festival's 5th birthday! RAGGAMUFFIN – to be held at Rotorua's International Stadium this weekend – will feature two stages and over 12 hours of sweet music and summer vibes.

New Zealand's most laid-back festival, and biggest celebration of dub, roots and reggae.