GARBAGE HONOR U2'S BONO WITH "PRIDE"

Grammy-winning artist and international superstar Bono (U2) was honored as the 2003 MusiCares Person Of The Year at a special tribute dinner, concert and silent auction held in New York City on Feb. 21. The honor recognizes Bono's professional and humanitarian accomplishments.
Shirley Manson, lead singer of Garbage, said the U2 frontman was an inspiration for other artists. 
"I don't know if we can say enough good things about U2 as a band or people," she said. "Unlike a lot of celebrities at their status, they're super sweet people with their feet on the ground. Bono's activism is to be marvelled at." 
Garbage played "Pride (In The Name Of Love)". Other participations included BB King and Wynonna Judd ("When Love Comes to Town"), No Doubt ("Sweetest Thing"), Mary J. Blige ("One"), Norah Jones ("Stuck In a Moment You Can’t Get Out Of"), And You Will Know Us by the Trail of Dead ("Electric Co."), and Sheryl Crow ("All I Want Is You"), ...

WHAT DO U WORRY ABOUT WHEN HAVING SEX?

Shirley is in the newest M.A.C. AIDS campaign, with a 30 seconds spot to be broadcasted on TV.
On this TV spot, Shirley adresses herself to women, advising them to always "wear a condom: it's one less thing to worry about"
See the spot here! (click on Shirley) (tnx to LI Egabrag)

VOTE FOR YOU LOOK SO FINE AS A VALENTINE

This week, the portuguese music TV program "Curto Circuito" (from SIC Radical) is selecting the most romantic video, for the Valentines Day and the week after, giving more airplay to the videos that are ahead.
You Look So Fine is in the competition!
GO VOTE HERE!!! (click "Votar")

AIDS MESSAGE BROUGHT TO YOU BY...

Elton John, one of pop's most flamboyant dressers, insists that the indispensable accessory in today's wardrobe is the condom. "Life is in fashion these days," he says in an upcoming public-service announcement. "Protect yourself."
The singer's Elton John AIDS Foundation is teaming with the MAC AIDS Fund for a safe-sex campaign targeting youth. John, R&B diva Mary J. Blige and Shirley Manson of rock band Garbage have taped 30-second spots that begin airing Feb. 19 on MTV and VH1, with BET to follow. The trio also joins MAC's Viva Glam campaign, with ads running in April and May in such magazines as Vanity Fair, Elle, Vogue, W, In Style and Essence. All proceeds from Viva Glam lipstick sales go to MAF, which has raised $25 million since 1994.
Each PSA, shot in a stark room with a white bed, intercuts shots of 100 New York teens with the stars. "If you don't respect yourself," Blige says, "who will?" All three PSAs end with the warning: "AIDS Ain't Over."
MAC Cosmetics president John Demsey says John, Blige and Manson "are perfect spokespeople for this PSA because their creative expression appeals to all races, all sexes, all ages."

HEAR AND BUY THE RAMONES TRIBUTE ALBUM

On the VH1 site, you can hear the full Ramones tribute album, including the covers from Garbage, Marilyn Manson, U2, Eddie Vedder / Zeke, Tom Waits, KISS, Pretenders, John Fusciante, etc.
You can buy the album on Tower Records!
(source: justatragicgirl)

MTV ROCK CHICK

Garbage were on the second position of today's MTV Europe Top 10 at 10 - Rock Chicks.
On the top spot was Courtney Love (Hole), 2nd was Garbage's Shirley Manson (they played OHWIR), 3rd was Gwen Stefani (No Doubt). On 4th was Alanis Morissette, 5th was Pink, and 6th was Skin (Skunk Anansie). 

SHIRLEY WITH LIZA AND OSBOURNE

This article and picture were published on the Scottish Daily Record: "Never thought we'd see the day - Shirley Manson all glammed up in a lacy black dress. The Garbage singer looked every inch the perfect lady as she posed with Liza Minnelli and Kelly Osbourne at the 2003 Hero Awards to celebrate those who have helped the plight of people living with AIDS or HIV. Even Shirley's dyed blonde quiff has been replaced by a respectable slicked-back look. It's clear the Scots singer looks anything but Garbage."
(source: Daily Record / BreakingUpTheGuy)