Bowie gets a little blurb on www.rollingstone.com. Entitled "David Bowie flaunts cyber know-how" - the piece talks about the upcoming David Bowie's Technical World to be broadcast June 16, 17 and 18 on ZDTV's Internet Tonight. Have a look.
Come Back Star Man
Derek Donovan of the Bowie Remix/Recreation Project, whom Davidgave the Special Creativity Award in the Cyber Song contest,has a new Ziggy-related song from his musical project Love Among Puppets. Come Back Starman is a plea for our favoriteStarman to return to save Earthlings from this mess we'vegotten into (Ziggy 2002 anyone?). Download the MP3, or listen to it in RealAudio G2 or RealAudio 5.0.
Check it out at www.loveamongpuppets.com/starman.
Rumors have it that Bowie was in the chat room quoting some of the lyrics and laughing! :)
Sod Contest
- SOD- Sisteurs of Utter Destruction, has announced the winners to their What's Really Happenin' Dammit! lyric contest.
The contest, a "twisted" version of BowieNet's "What's Really Happening" contest, challenged users to write a song using at least four words the sisters have pre-selected. You can check out the list AND the winners of the contest on the SOD site.
The SOD site alsofeatures free email accounts, funny DB FAQ's and acool GuestBook. Check it out at http://www.squeakie.com/sod.
Zdtv's Internet Tonight Features Exclusive Three-part Interview With David Bowie June 16 - 18
WHAT: ZDTV will air an exclusive three-part series, "David Bowie's Technical World" on Internet Tonight June 16, 17, and 18. Bowie is interviewed in three segments:
Wednesday, June 16: "The Cyber Song Contest" Internet Tonight films a recording session at New York's Looking Glass Studio, as David Bowie records the song written by Bowienet Cyber Song contest winner, Alex Grant.
Thursday, June 17: "Bowienet, The Coolest ISP on the Planet" Internet Tonight interviews Bowie's business partners, Bob Goodale and Ron Roy and web master Howard J. Bowie talks about the evolution of his online community and his vision for the future of the site.
Friday, June 18: "Bowie, The Visionary" Liam Mayclem queries Bowie on MP3, online movie distribution, and what lies ahead for the music world and the Internet.
WHEN: The three-part interview airs June 16, 17, and 18 on ZDTV'sInternet Tonight at 7:00pm PDT/EDT (6:00pm Central).
WHERE: ZDTV, the 24-hour cable television channel about computers and the Internet. For more information, and to register for Bowie's Virtual World Giveaway, visit Internet Tonight's Web site at www.zdtv.com/internettonight.
Read the entire story in the press release area.
It's Good To Be The Duke
- This is the article from Aprils Architectural Digest. It was sent in by Corina Pia. ;)
Are You Ready To Rock The Web With David Bowie?
- Did you know that Bowie IS the DJ? Today, BowieNet got an email from one of our members with an idea for Bowie to do a radio station.
Well, in case you did not know, The David Bowie Radio Network (aka DBRN), is up and running as Rolling Stone Radio's 13th station, with a playlist created by Bowie, spanning five decades of his favorite music. He personally introduces each track. Selections include everything from chart-topping hits like Elvis Presley's "Heartbreak Hotel" and "Do You Really Want to Hurt Me?" by Culture Club, to less familiar choices such as Scott Walker's "The Electrician." Click here to download the player and start listening to the DBRN!
Here is a quickpreview of Bowie, talking about the project.
"As DJ for the BowieNet station on Rolling Stone Radio, my first playlist will include favorite songs from the last five decades," said Bowie. "I'm hoping music fans all over the world tune in and join me." -db
Zdtv's Internet Tonight Features Exclusive Three-part Interview With David Bowie June 16 - 18
WHAT: ZDTV, a unit of Ziff-Davis (NYSE:ZD), will air an exclusive three-part series, "David Bowie's Technical World" on Internet Tonight June 16, 17, and 18. Rock superstar Bowie, is interviewed by Internet Tonight correspondent Liam Mayclem in three segments:
Wednesday, June 16: "The Cyber Song Contest" Internet Tonight films a recording session at New York's Looking Glass Studio, as David Bowie records the song written by Bowienet Cyber Song contest winner, Alex Grant.
Thursday, June 17: "Bowienet, The Coolest ISP on the Planet" Internet Tonight interviews Bowie's business partners, Bob Goodale and Ron Roy and web master Howard J. Bowie talks about the evolution of his online community and his vision for the future of the site. He also confesses to being part of the chat-room experience at Bowienet, using aliases so he can participate anonymously.
Friday, June 18: "Bowie, The Visionary" Liam Mayclem queries Bowie on MP3, online movie distribution, and what lies ahead for the music world and the Internet.
WHEN: The three-part interview airs June 16, 17, and 18 on ZDTV'sInternet Tonight at 7:00pm PDT/EDT (6:00pm Central).
WHERE: ZDTV, the 24-hour cable television channel about computers and the Internet. For more information, and to register for Bowie's Virtual World Giveaway, visit Internet Tonight's Web site at www.zdtv.com/internettonight.
Hosted by Scott Herriott and Michaela Pereira, Internet Tonight is an informative, off-beat, and irreverent television show that delivers a daily dose of Net culture by covering the people, places, and trends that define cyberspace. The show's integrated Web site, www.zdtv.com/internettonight, delivers a myriad of links to every corner of cyberspace through the "Big List," and allows visitors to interact with others through discussion groups, chats, and online message boards.
Liam Mayclem is the host of music online on Internet Tonight.
Contact:
Debbie Capuano
415/701-3151
debbie_capuano@zd.com
Kate Berenson
415/561-0888
kate@landispr.com
No To The Chili Peppers
- The Red Hot Chili Peppers have a new album out called "Californication," the band's seventh studio album.
Frontman Anthony Kiedis and drummer Chad Smith recently told MTV News' Kurt Loder that they'd explored several producers for the new album, including David Bowie.
Here is avideo clip of the interview. You can also read the entire story at the MTV news website.
Here is a brief transcript:
"So we basically called about five other people, you know, from David Bowie to [Nine Inch Nails producer] Flood," Anthony Kiedis began. "And they all just pretty much said, 'That's very nice of you to ask, but I think not.'"
"You called David Bowie?" Kurt Loder asked.
"Yeah, yeah," Kiedis replied.
"He's not even that busy," said Loder.
"According to the letter he wrote me, he's very busy," Kiedis insisted.
Loder said, "He's doing that video game thing--"
"He's got art stuff and online [stuff]," Chad Smith added.
"He's checking his e-mail twenty-four hours a day," Kiedis suggested.
"He's too busy," Smith said.
For what it is worth, Bowie DID confirmed the story.
Special Announcement: More Bowienet Things
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- Awarded the "Coolest Innovation of the Year for 1998" THINGS ARE BACK.
The second round of "BowieNet THINGS" is here! 18 unique BowieNet Things PLUS a Screen Saver are waiting for you. They are fun and interactive. Just a reminder, to view things:
1. You must be on a PC (sorry MAC's)2. You will need ThingViewer 1.1
3. Internet Explorer (3.0 or higher) or Netscape (3.0 or higher).
We apologize for any inconvenience to BowieNet users on alternate equipment. (that means you MAC users)
As always, BowieNet members get first crack at these unique collectable "Things". For all the details, go to BowieNet Things. Have fun!
Love Is In The Air
- Our favorite couple can be seen in a recent Celebrity magazine article. Have a look at this little clip sent in by an avid BowieNet member.
Special Insiders Scoop:
David and Iman shared their 7th wedding anniversary June 6th over oodlesof French food at NY romantic eaterie 'March' on E. 58th street.
Here is what David had to say about the evening out:
Verdict-'The sweetest, very romantic. Lovely staff, great food and youcan even smoke in the garden'.-db
Congratulations to David and Iman!
More Mini Madness
- In keeping up with the Bowie designed MINI, here is a little something we like to call mad car disease.
You're Backstage Passes!
Just before the Cyber Song Contest, we asked our members to help create the all-access passes for our "What's Really Happening" backstage personnel. The final designs can be seen below:
Now down to business! Here are the submissions that you made. There have been 3 winners selected. Elements of our lucky winners passes were used in the creation of the final version. Thanks again to everyone for sending in your designs. As promised, our 3 winners will receive autographed versions of the pass. Click here to see the winers.
Bowie Tv Tonight
VH1 TONIGHT
June 8, 1999, 18:00
6:00pm EST (60 min)
Legends "David Bowie"
VH-1 will be re-running David Bowie's 'LEGENDS' (Profile) From cult stardom in the 1970s to superstarstatus in the 1980s and 1990s, David Bowie established an enduringname for himself as a musician and artist.
Bowie Tv Tonight
Don't forget about tonights viewing of Basquiat on The Movie Channel. Tonight's show is at 12:15 A M EST on TMC
That Ziggy "look"
Check out this months (June issue) of GQ magazine. In an article entitled Rock 'N Roll Hair, you too can get tips from a profesional stylist on how to get that Ziggy look.
Chat About Ziggy
Velvet Goldmine, the Italian David Bowie fan club will be hosting a special chat session on 8th June to celebrate the 27th anniversary of "The Rise And Fall Of Ziggy Stardust And The Spiders From Mars".You'll find them at mschat.msn.com #ziggy27 at 9:00 p.m. GMT and all visitors are being asked to honour the occasion by dressing Glam! Any questions to stnard@tin.it
Entertainment Weekly Poll Puts Bowie On Top
- As we reported back on May 25th, Entertainment Weekly Magazine (special collector's issue for May 28 - #487) listed the 100 Greatest Moments in Rock History.
With 100,000 votes plus, the Entertainment Weekly poll still puts Bowie at the top of the heap! Here are the final results:
Best Solo Artist (Classic):
David Bowie (25.23%)
Barbra Streisand (13.61%)
Janis Joplin (11.24%)
Elton John (8.59%)
Elvis Presley (8.46%)
Aretha Franklin (6.72%)
Stevie Wonder (4.63%)
Billy Joel (3.70%)
John Lennon (3.08%)
Jimi Hendrix (2.01%)
You can read the final tally on all other categories at the Entertainment Weekly Poll website.
More Bowie Tv
- The Movie Channel: Basquiat
Air Dates:
6/07/99 7:05AM EST on TMC
6/07/99 12:15AM EST on TMC
6/10/99 10:00AM EST on TMC 2
6/10/99 7:00PM EST on TMC 2
6/10/99 2:00AM EST on TMC 2
Rated R - 1996, Drama: Based on the story of Jean Michel Basquiat,a noted New York artist whose career was cut short by a heroinoverdose. Dir: Julian Schnabel, Starring:Jeffrey Wright, Michael Wincott, Benicio Del Toro, Claire Forlani, David Bowie, Dennis Hopper.
This biographical drama focuses on the life of tormented artist Jean-Michel Basquiat. Basquiat began his career as a Manhattan graffiti artist but ultimately climbed up to the higher echelons of the art world. This 1996 drama was written and directed by Julian Schnabel, one of the most sought after painters of the 1980's art scene. Look for great performances all around, including one from David Bowie as Andy Warhol.
Everybody Loves Sunshine
- The film "Everybody Loves Sunshine" can be seen June 16 on the Sky TV Premier Channel (based in the UK).
This gritty North West of England gangland drama tells the tale of two ex-convicts: one's struggle to go straight while being thwarted by the other. It was filmed mainly in the Isle of Man.
The film stars Goldie (Godfather of Brit Jungle), David Bowie and Clint Dyer, and was directed by Andrew Goth.
You can read more about Goldie in David's journal from September 12th, 1998.
Film Synopsis:
Two sleek black Jaguars cruise through Manchester, loud beats pumping from the sound system. People turn to stare. They have all been waiting for this day; friends, family and enemies alike. The Warlords are out and ready to take control.
In the Pepperhill Estate an ongoing battle rages between Triads and street gangs fueled by a quest for wealth, power, territory and respect but resulting only in violence. Ray and Terry, gang leaders, have been inside and in their absence the Triads have grown stronger and more daring. A revenge attack for the killing of gang member Kermit is called for and the gang turns to Terry and Ray for direction.
Cousins and lifelong friends, Ray and Terry have always trusted and relied on one another, but now Ray is talking of breaking the rules; he doesn't want to play gangsters anymore, he is looking for something else, something legitimate. But Terry, driven by an obsession far beyond friendship, is determined to make sure that Ray never leaves the gang.
You can take a look at thisSpecial feature.
Tarot Series Postcards Now Available!
- BowieArt.com is proud to announce another suite of David Bowie Cards. The five cards are faithful reproductions of his famous 1975 Tarot Series. Death, Star, Earth, Moon and Love. The suite are some of David's rare and popular images from the 1970's and were originally printed in a limited edition of 50 of fine Japanese paper.
They are striking images, and make very good cards. The set are on sale in the Gallery now for £8.00/$13.00, and as before BowieArt.com only accepts credit cards for postcard orders. Any problems, please do not hesitate to contact Kate Chertavian.