Cool Britannia

Comedian Simon Pegg is best known for his roles on cult classic shows like Spaced and spoof movies “Hot Fuzz” and “Shaun of the Dead,” but Britain’s funny man wants to expand his resume.

In a recent interview with GQ, Pegg said, “I’d love to direct some day. Doing a music video would be a great start.”  Pegg mentioned that he spoke with Chris Martin a few times to write a script for one of his songs.

It wouldn’t be the first collaboration for the two. Pegg joined Coldplay on stage in 2008 playing harmonica during “Green Eyes.”

Noel Gallagher may have met his match. After running his mouth to the press about his dislike for the Kaiser Chiefs, calling their music inadequate, drummer Andrew White fired back at a Singapore press conference.

“We have no time for him. Music is an art but he doesn’t appreciate music for what it is,” he said. “He started it. It shows what a bitter old man he has become.”

Now, the response a tad childish with the “he started it,” but I cannot wait to see what Noel has to say in rebuttle….

Victoria Beckham has nabbed a guest spot on an unlikely show, Spongebob Squarepants.  I bet Romeo, Cruz and Brooklyn are excited to see their mom on a show geared for their age group.   Beckham will play the voice of Queen Amphitrite, a posh Queen, too appropriate. The episode, Neptune’s Party, has no release date yet.

While having fun with Nickelodeon voice overs, Desperate Housewives tried to nab Mrs. Beckham for a guest starring role, but Beckham refused because she is too busy at this time.  She has already had a guest starring role on Ugly Betty, the voice over at least expands her resume.   

Luke Pritchard of The Kooks gave Newsbeat some great news… the third Kooks album is on its way!

Pritchard told Newsbeat, “We kind of barricaded ourselves in the countryside for a few weeks - stayed at some friend’s who have a cottage in Norfolk. We’ve just been rehearsing and writing new stuff.”

The band is not touring this summer, but is playing many festivals.

“I feel really fresh about the band - I guess generally we’re still just such friends. It’s cool, we’ve just been having fun really.” Think any songs were inspired by his “ex” Mischa Barton? Most likely not…

The Enemys kicked off their short tour of the United Kingdom last week and continues through next Saturday.  The band is out giving a preview of their new album, “Music for People.”

Where can you see The Enemys? Here…

4 Apr 2009     Cellars(with club smith)             Portsmouth, South
6 Apr 2009     Hamptons(with club smith)     Southampton, South
7 Apr 2009     Freebutt(with club smith)     Brighton, South
8 Apr 2009     Rainbow(with club smith)     Birmingham, Midlands
9 Apr 2009     Bodega(with club smith)             Nottingham, Midlands
10 Apr 2009     Borderline(with club smith)     London, South
11 Apr 2009     The Marquee (with club smith) Hertford, South

“Music for People” will be released April 27, but watch for the first single, “No Time for Tears” on April 13.

Band member Tom Clarke told NME, “I wanted something that was classic, iconic and instantly recognizable for this album.”

Mission accomplished. The bright colors look like a contemporary art piece, it is incredibly eye catching.  If you were high it could even be trippy…