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  Kings of Leon album Mechanical Bull set to be UK Number 1 this weekend8 June 2013

  The bookies are predicting that Kings of Leon will shoot to the top of the charts with new album Mechanical Bull but they are not expecting any Grammy success for the band this year. The Kings of Leon's new album 'Mechanical Bull' is long odds-on at 1/10 to top the UK album charts according to Ladb...

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  Louis Walsh's new boyband tipped for Number One success in UK and Ireland6 June 2013

  Paddy Power have opened betting on music mogul Louis Walsh's new boyband and are expecting big chart success from the Irish group although they may find it difficult to emulate Westlife. Paddy Power have today started taking bets on the future of Louis Walsh’s latest boyband after the pop mogul whi...

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  What drugs were found on Justin Bieber's tour bus?29 seconds ago

  An illegal substance was found on Justin Bieber's tour bus in Sweden and Paddy Power are taking on bets on what it was. Paddy Power have started taking bets on what drugs were found on Justin Bieber’s tour bus after Swedish police found illegal substances in the vehicle. The bookmaker makes marijua...

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  JLS odds-on to reunite in less than five years24 April 2013

  JLS have announced that they are to split but the bookmakers don't think that the band will stay apart for long and are banking on a reunion. JLS are odds-on to reunite within five years according to Ladbrokes. Following the news of their shock split the firm are confident that the four will come b...

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  Emeli Sande backed for Ivor Novello double18 April 2013

  Emeli Sande looks set for an Ivor Novello awards double, according to bookmaker Ladbrokes. Ladbrokes make her the odds-on favourite to win both the 'Best song musically and lyircally' as well as the 'PRS for most performed work' gongs. Plan B is also in contention to be awarded for his 'Ill Manors'...

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  Psy Gentleman odds-on to be UK number one16 April 2013

  K-Pop sensation Psy is being backed off the boards to have a UK number one with latest hit Gentleman although the bookmakers don't think the song will eclipse the success of Gangnam Style. Psy is heading for another number one single en route to breaking his own Youtube record according to Ladbroke...

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  Ant and Dec odds-on to have UK Number One in 201325 March 2013

  Ant and Dec shot to the top of the itunes charts this week with a reprise of their hit 'Let's Det Ready to Rhumble' and the bookmakers are expecting a number one single before the end of the year. Ant and Dec are odds-on to have an official UK Number One single this year according to Ladbrokes. Aft...

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  Bookies betting on Justin Bieber arrest after tour antics7 March 2013

  Ladbrokes are betting on a controversial future for popstar Justin Bieber following his antics during the UK leg of his tour. The Canadian was booed by sections of the crowd during a show at the O2 Arena in London, after taking to the stage two hours later than scheduled. His time-keeping meant man...

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  Mercury Music Prize latest odds – Alt-J 6/4 favourite to win Mercury Prize31 October 2012

  Alt-J has been well backed to win the 2012 Mercury Music Prize with Ladbrokes and is now a 6/4 chance to win Jessie Ware has been backed to pip hot favourites Alt-J to the Mercury Prize post according to Ladbrokes. Despite the Cambridge quartet occupying top spot in the betting virtually since the ...

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  Peter Andre new album heading for Poundland according to Ladbrokes29 October 2012

  Ladbrokes offer 100/1 that Peter Andre tops the album charts with Angels & Demons Peter Andre's new album is more likely to end up in Poundland than the top ten according to Ladbrokes. The bookies are now taking bets on how his new release 'Angels & Demons' will fare and make it a massive 1...

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  Rolling Stones favourite to end sold out Glastonbury 20137 October 2012

  Once again Glastonbury sold out in a couple of hours on Sunday – despite fans not knowing who will be last to play on the Pyramid stage come Sunday night. The latest odds from William Hill suggest that ‘The Rolling Stones’ are the favourites at 4/1, but rumours persist about ‘The Smiths’,  who...

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  Mercury Music Prize winner betting - Massive gamble on ALT-J winning Mercury Music Prize13 September 2012

  ALT-J are the only group being backed to win the 2012 Mercury Music Prize, forcing Ladbrokes to half their odds of scooping the gong. ALT-J have attracted 75% worth of all bets placed on the Mercury Prize according to Ladbrokes. Since the nominations were announced music punters have piled into Alt...

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  Call Me Maybe - Crystal Palace Cheerleaders vs. Cookie Monster (VIDEO)12 July 2012

  Crystal Palace’s bikini-clad cheerleaders have become the latest act to put together a YouTube video to singer Carly Rae Jepsen's hit Call Me Maybe. The Palace troupe have seen their video watched by tens of thousands of people over the past 24 hours and along with Sesame Street's Cookie Monster (...

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  Adele baby name betting – Grammy 50/1 to be name of Adele’s baby2 July 2012

  Adele is having a baby and Paddy Power have opened a book on the name of the sprog Paddy Power have opened the betting on the name of Adele’s baby after the singer announced at the weekend that she was expecting her first child with her boyfriend Simon Konecki. While the sex of the baby is unknown ...

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  Harry Styles next girlfriend betting – Cheryl Cole 50/1 and Madonna 100/125 June 2012

  Harry Styles is looking for a new MILF after a dalliance with Lucy Horobin and Paddy Power have created a betting market Paddy Power have opened the betting on the age difference between Harry Styles and his next girlfriend following reports that he had an affair with 32 year DJ Lucy Horobin, who’s...