http://crossthepondmusic.com//aggregator/categories/6 CROSS THE POND - aggregated feeds in category All en http://www.citylife.co.uk//music/news/11793_supergroup_mongrel_play_free_date?rss=yes IT sounds like a mercy mission: Jon McClure - head Reverend with his band The Makers - drags original Arctic Monkeys bassist Andy Nicholson from his hidey-hole and Drew McConnell from the wreckage of Babyshambles to form a new supergroup. Fri, 05 Dec 2008 07:09:15 -0500 http://www.citylife.co.uk//music/news/5381_apollo_to_swing_for_pendulum?rss=yes HERALDED for pushing drum and bass into fresh, vibrant new territory, the Perth-formed, UK-based sextet have caused quite a stir on the live scene thanks to the explosive live re-enactment of breakthrough LP, In Silico. They play here on Sunday. Fri, 05 Dec 2008 07:09:15 -0500 http://www.citylife.co.uk//music/news/11789_coldplay_bring_timeless_tunes_to_town?rss=yes THAT Chris Martin, he's a dark horse... Actually, what are we saying? No he isn't. But apparently, he was capable of keeping one little secret... Fri, 05 Dec 2008 07:09:14 -0500 http://www.citylife.co.uk//days_out/news/11738_citylife_s_guide_to_christmas_events?rss=yes THE Christmas holidays are fast approaching - and there are only so many Santa's Grottos you can visit before the kids start to wonder just how much Father Christmas really does get around. Here are a few more activities to enjoy (for grown-ups too)... Fri, 05 Dec 2008 07:09:14 -0500 http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/rss/-/1/hi/entertainment/7766787.stm ITV1 soap Emmerdale will bid farewell to long-running character Jack Sugden, played by late actor Clive Hornby. Fri, 05 Dec 2008 06:51:34 -0500 http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/rss/-/1/hi/england/london/7766624.stm Singer Boy George is found guilty of falsely imprisoning a male escort by chaining him to a bed at his flat. Fri, 05 Dec 2008 06:20:41 -0500 http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/rss/-/1/hi/technology/7751628.stm Handsets are helping rock bands reach new fans Fri, 05 Dec 2008 05:54:07 -0500 http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/rss/-/1/hi/entertainment/7763104.stm Actor Keanu Reeves gives journalists short shrift as he promotes science-fiction remake The Day the Earth Stood Still Fri, 05 Dec 2008 05:22:55 -0500 http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/rss/-/1/hi/entertainment/7766683.stm Grammy nominees Coldplay are sued by rock guitarist Joe Satriani over claims that they plagiarised one of his songs. Fri, 05 Dec 2008 04:56:10 -0500 http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/rss/-/newsbeat/hi/technology/newsid_7766000/7766558.stm Europe's first digital Imax cinema screens have opened in London promising movie-goers "revolutionary" crystal clear pictures and amazing sound. Fri, 05 Dec 2008 04:55:41 -0500